October 30, 2009
Near Nature Near Perfect
The Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau coined this phrase several years ago. For some Spokanites it is just a catchy phrase that looks good on visitor’s brochures, but to many of us it describes a lifestyle.
We are fortunate in Spokane to be surrounded by outdoor recreational areas that are only minutes away from downtown. Riverside State Park which borders the City to the West offers outstanding biking, hiking, and equestrian trails as well as access to the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers. We also have an abundance of paved trails where you will find scenic opportunities to bike, inline skate, walk with strollers, or just sit and enjoy the natural beauty.
There are places for most recreational activities so close and common place to us it that they get ignored. It is time to turn off the TV and video games, and enjoy the outdoor activities Spokane has to offer, because we really are “Near Nature, Near Perfect”.
