Spokane
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Our second day in Spokane took us downtown for more exploring, while Danny ran errands. We started at Riverfront Park, where the Spokane River rushes through the middle of the city and Spokane Falls takes center stage. With walking paths, historic attractions, and a few quirky surprises, it was a fun place to wander for a few hours.
My mom and I rode the historic Looff Carousel from 1909 because, deep down, we are all still kids. After that, we hopped on the SkyRide gondola for great views of Spokane Falls and the churning water below.
Of course, we also had to visit the famous trash eating goat in Riverfront Park. You push a button, and it vacuums up trash. We did not have any to offer, so we fed it a fine selection of leaves and bark, which felt close enough.
Later, we headed to the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, which also includes Campbell House, a beautifully preserved 1898 mansion open for tours. The museum ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Spokane. We saw an incredible exhibit by Preston Singletary, who tells the creation story of Raven through glass art, sound, and light. Singletary is Tlingit, an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, and the exhibit was both beautiful and powerful.
Another exhibit explored the Great Spokane Fire of 1889 and how fire can both destroy and give rise to resilience. There was also a bird photography gallery centered on the theme of balance. To top it off, we toured Campbell House and got a look inside one of Spokane’s grand early homes.
Spokane gave us waterfalls, art, history, and a trash eating goat, which is honestly a pretty solid lineup.
Of course, we also had to visit the famous trash eating goat in Riverfront Park. You push a button, and it vacuums up trash. We did not have any to offer, so we fed it a fine selection of leaves and bark, which felt close enough.
Later, we headed to the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, which also includes Campbell House, a beautifully preserved 1898 mansion open for tours. The museum ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Spokane. We saw an incredible exhibit by Preston Singletary, who tells the creation story of Raven through glass art, sound, and light. Singletary is Tlingit, an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, and the exhibit was both beautiful and powerful.
Another exhibit explored the Great Spokane Fire of 1889 and how fire can both destroy and give rise to resilience. There was also a bird photography gallery centered on the theme of balance. To top it off, we toured Campbell House and got a look inside one of Spokane’s grand early homes.
Spokane gave us waterfalls, art, history, and a trash eating goat, which is honestly a pretty solid lineup.