Outdoors

Gardens, river trails, basalt canyons, a mountain and a valley full of farms.

Park · South Hill (Manito / Cannon Hill)Manito ParkFive gardens, a conservatory and a duck pond on Spokane's South Hill, all freeTrail · Riverfront Park / Spokane River corridorSpokane River Centennial TrailA paved river path from Nine Mile Falls through downtown to the Idaho line.State park · Riverside State Park / northwest SpokaneBowl & Pitcher at Riverside State ParkWhitewater, basalt boulders and a swinging bridge, 15 minutes from downtown.State park · Selkirk Mountains, northeast of SpokaneMount Spokane State ParkSummit views, huckleberries in summer and night skiing in winter.Farms · Green Bluff, north of SpokaneGreen Bluff FarmsU-pick fruit, cider donuts and pumpkins on a farm plateau north of town.Conservation area / hike · Spokane Valley, south sideIller Creek & Dishman HillsA local favorite loop to granite outcrops with views over the Palouse and Selkirks.Food · Spokane area and nearby mountainsHuckleberriesThe wild mountain berry that shows up in everything from pie to milkshakes.