Spokane
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Exploring the area surrounding Spokane can be done by camping in a campervan. The natural resources that attracted settlers to this region are still apparent today: farms, forests, fur, and mines as well as its railroad hub for shipping goods from across America.
Spokane is a place where you can go to learn about the past and explore, but also see how it's growing into its future. The downtown area has museums, railroads, state parks & more from history! There are modern industries happening too - with biotech/high-tech companies being some of them.
There is a large historic downtown district with museums, railroads, state parks, and the site of the 1974 World’s Expo. There’s a lot of the past to discover and explore but Spokane is growing. You can find modern industries, new expansions to college campuses, and growth in the biotech, high-tech, and healthcare industries. Tourism might not be the top industry, but that just means it’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered and explored!
You can immerse yourself in the outdoors while you're in Spokane. The region has flourished around a vibrant river gorge, yet there's also a culture rooted in open environments like Manito Park and Riverfront Park where you'll find beauty on every path. You can enjoy leisurely strolls or take hikes through Mt Spokane with numerous trailheads nearby if that interests you more!
Spokane was the smallest city to host a World’s Fair.
The summit of Mount Spokane (known as Mount Baldy until 1912) is the highest point in Spokane County, and one of the tallest peaks in the Inland Northwest.
Spokane is within a one-hour drive of 76 lakes, including the gorgeous Lake Coeur d’Alene, as well as dozens of rivers, which most all have fishing for many different types of fish.