Having Fun in Spokane

More highlights of our 2022 trip! 

Jonathan and I were able to go for a ten mile bike ride along the Centennial Trail while the girls walked Bailey. We had a lot of fun together. Jonathan laid down a sprint for me and we had to come to a screeching halt at one point due to a bull snake blocking the path.

We also hit up another Spokane County pool on the South Hill. This one was free to get into and had a fun waterslide. I still have a scuff on my back from the bottom of the pool after bombing down the slide. The kids loved it.  Nice little pool and a good way to spend an afternoon.

The money shot of the trip is from Loon Lake. This is our favorite spot to go swimming and have been there a couple of years in a row. We waited this year for the perfect weather and it ended up being the last day before we drove back to Colorado. 

Siemer's Strawberries

We had a lot of fun today picking strawberries at Siemer's Farm. This was our first time picking strawberries, since we are usually in town during cherry season. But the weather this year had been really cold and rainy, so the season was a little bit delayed.

We went up to Greenbluff and had a nice picnic lunch, then headed to the usual spot for some cherry picking. Although we were surprised and slightly disappointed at first, it turned out well after we were directed to Siemer's.

Their strawberries are really sweet and delicious but didn't last long in the fridge. Apparently they just grow naturally there and they don't even have to water the plants!

Some Spokane Highlights

This year's trip was a little bit different from past trips since we stayed up on the South Hill. We weren't sure if or when we could go, since we were planning around Julia's cheer schedule. Waiting for a little bit, plus the general increase in prices, meant a different location this time.

We joined the South Hill YMCA for a few weeks, as well as took advantage of the new waterslide and pool nearby for the kids. We went back to Liberty Lake again this year and took the inflatable kayaks for a spin on the lake.

Matt and Julia joined us one morning for a casual walk along the Spokane River with Bailey. It's such a pretty spot to go for a walk or bike ride!

Spokane Cycling Pictures

One of my favorite things about going to Spokane every summer is getting out and seeing the the area on my bike. There are so many beautiful areas to see and explore, and it's nice just to have a change of scenery.

Here are my favorite pictures from this year's rides. By row: Saltese Flats, Hangman Valley/Valley Chapel Road, the Palouse Highway, and headed out to Cheney...

Spokane Bound!

Hotel Colorado

Happy Father's Day!

Glenwood Hot Springs (etc)

We all had a great time together visiting the Glenwood Caverns and Amusement Park and swimming in the historic Glenwood Hot Springs.  While it's a relatively small town, Glenwood is a perfect place for a weekend getaway for the family.

The caverns were quite amazing and definitely worth visiting. The kids enjoyed the pool most of all, no surprises there!

Glenwood Canyon

What a great way to celebrate Father's Day Weekend 2022! Michelle even flew in from California to join the rest of the family in Glenwood Springs and Hotel Colorado.

For me the highlight was getting to ride a few miles up the Glenwood Canyon Trail with Dad and Mom early one morning. The canyon views were spectacular and we even saw a bald eagle. It was a really nice time spent with my parents on the bike and something that I'll remember for a long time.