Spokane Insiders' Blog

This year marks my first "official" summer in Spokane. And let me say, I've been anxiously awaiting this since the cold days of March! I still consider myself "new" to the Spokane region. (During the year I'm cooped up on campus at Gonzaga.) I've been stoked about...Read More

From hand woven tule mats and century old baby boards to camas root, water baskets and more, I made my way through an interesting journey of Kalispel tribal living history last week. It wasn't at a museum or an exhibit at city hall. In fact, my journey landed at the front desk of...Read More

Because I have anything but a Type A personality, I usually wait until the last minute to pack for any kind of vacation. Then there I am at midnight, scrambling around the house like a mad woman, trying to find anything and everything I might need for my trip. Should I bring hiking...Read More

It's right around this time every year that I get realllly excited for summer to start. (And let me tell you, buying new patio furniture sure doesn't make waiting any easier!) But if you've never visited, summer in Spokane is really an incredible time. The weather gods totally have a...Read More

When I heard the news Leon Redbone was going to be performing at the Bing Crosby Theater (locals call it The Bing,) I jumped at the opportunity to go. For those who may not be aware, the Bing Crosby Theater is known for its extraordinary acoustics. It is a Mecca for the single artist...Read More