Spring 2012
ADULT
MEET ME AT THE RIVER 2012 - RAFT & KAYAK SERIES Beginners Welcome! There’s something for everyone!
Paddle all or part of the 111 mile Spokane River from North Idaho College to the confluence of the Upper Columbia River. You are invited to participate as “Citizen –Scientists.” Every paddle is a unique and fun experience. You may help test water quality or inventory invasive species mentored by agency, tribal, conservation, or community experts. Fee includes all equipment and transportation from the take-out-to the put-in. Discounts are available with membership to the Spokane River Forum. Get an electronic passport stamp for every section of the River you explore. When you’ve paddled the entire river, receive your own “I Love the River” T-shirt
For complete details and to register for all trips visit
www.spokaneriver.net Spokane River Forum 509.535.7084
2012 Passport Series Expedition Descriptions and Dates June 2012 Whitewater Raft Upper Spokane River: Corbin Park, ID to Harvard
Road, WA Ages 16+ Class II (moderate) whitewater adds excitement to your Spokane River ECOExperience. Float with naturalists past state line & explore the Spokane Valley. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 01 Su 6/3 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Whitewater Raft Lower Spokane
River: Water Street to Plese Flats Ages 18+ Experience adrenalin rushing Class III rapids, Bowl & Pitcher, and Devil’s
Toenail just minutes from
downtown. Paddle to the RSP Water Reclamation Facility for an ECO-Tour. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 02 Sa 6/9 9:00 AM -12:30 PM
July 2012 Kayak Evening Paddle Spokane
River: Upriver Dam to Sirti Ages 21+ ECO-Tour: Upriver Dam and Water Department. Paddle under towering cottonwood trees into downtown Spokane serenaded by city sounds. Share tales of adventure over fine food and beverages at C.I. Shenanigans. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 03 Fri 7/13
3:30 – 7:00 PM Kayak Upper Spokane River:
Harvard Road to Plante’s Ferry Ages 16+ Paddle
Class II whitewater
riffles while learning about legacy toxic contamination and safe river recreation and fishing. Discover shoreline restoration and river clean-up ECO-Events. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 04 Sa 7/14
10 AM – 2 PM Register online at
spokaneparks.org
Kayak Spokane River: Wyncoops to Blue Creek - Overnight Camping - Blue Creek to Fort
Spokane Ages 21+ Day 1- Paddle along istoric Spokane Tribal land. See bald eagles and osprey. Shoreline ECO-Tour: sedge, shrub, plants and tree communities and tribal fisheries projects. Salmon Dinner Included. Day 2 -Paddle the final Spokane River reach to the confluence of the majestic Columbia River. Breakfast & Lunch included. $70 (SRF Member $50) #SRF 05 Su /Mon 7/29-7/30 7/30
9 AM 1 PM
August 2012 Kayak Moonlight Paddle Lower Spokane River: Plese Flats to
Nine Mile Dam Ages 21+ Paddle
into the sights and
sounds of the past preserved in Riverside State Park. Moonlight wine and cheese tasting completes your reflective journey. $35 (SRF Member $25) #SRF 06 Fri 8/3
6 – 9 PM
Kayak Spokane River Headwaters: North Idaho College to Q’emlin
Park, ID Ages 16+ Paddle by luxury homes from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Post Falls Dam. ECOExperts discuss terrestrial and aquatic environments, healthy forests and water quality. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 07 Su 8/5
8 AM – 1 PM
Kayak Lake Spokane to Tum Tum Ages 16+ Pine covered hills, lily pads, and lovely lakeside homes are some of the sights you’ll experience during this flat water paddle. Enjoy a relaxing lunch while talking with ECO-Experts. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 08 Sa 8/11
9 AM – 2 PM Kayak Tum Tum to DNR
Campground Ages 16+ Pine covered hills, basalt cliffs, and hidden sandy beaches are a few of the marvelous sights you’ll experience during this flat water paddle. ECO-Experts discuss native and non-native species $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 09 Sa 8/18/
9 AM – 12 PM
September 2012 Kayak Spokane River: Plante’s
Ferry to Upriver Dam Ages 16+ Paddle along the Centennial Trail, under Argonne Bridge, past luxury riverside homes and into Upriver Dam’s south channel for a fascinating Spokane City Water Department ECO-tour. $25 (SRF Member $15) #SRF 10 Sa 9/8
10 AM– 1 PM Kayak Long Lake Dam to Little
Falls Dam Ages 21+ Put-in below Long Lake Dam and experience the Spokane River’s pristine beauty. Spot osprey, eagles, trout, and waterfowl. Enjoy twilight conversations with ECO-Experts over wine & cheese. $35 (SRF Member $25) #SRF 11 Su 9/16
11 AM – 4 PM Private Group Outdoor Programs
Relax and leave the planning up to us. We have a variety of outdoor recreation summer activities including, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking and more! Private Group prices start out at $179 for youth weekday trips and $209 for adult weekday trips. Friday, Saturday, Sunday Primetime Rates Youth $189, Adult $219 Call 509.363.5418 or email
rgriffith@spokanecity.org for more information.
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