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Riverfront Park has been renovated since it hosted the World’s Fair in 1974, but remains just as beautiful.
Spokane Rising
Spokane is the right jumping-off point for outdoor adventure and sophisticated city life written by Cara Strickland
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, you’ll find it in Spokane. Five ski resorts, seventy-six lakes and five national parks are within driving distance, a river runs through the city, and the Centennial Trail offers 37 miles for hiking and biking with a mountain backdrop. If you’re feeling a little less extreme, you can stroll through one of Spokane’s many parks, including the crown jewel, Manito Park, which boasts 90 acres of gardens, a conservatory and a duck pond, plus two playgrounds for your little ones. Bring a picnic and enjoy the rose garden or get some zen in the Japanese garden. Just a couple blocks away, you’ll find Rockwood Bakery, a staple of Spokane’s historic South Hill neighborhood, known for its freshly made, decadent baked goods and quiche.
92 1859 OREGON’S MAGAZINE
MARCH | APRIL 2019
