We really appreciate all of the updates to Bear Lake. In addition to what you can see in the…read morepictures, Several new beach areas were created where people can set up "easy-ups" or just spread out towels to sun bath. A few easy marked hiking trails in the woods are also available. For all park areas, all dogs are required to be leashed.

This is our favorite trail. It's just a little over a mile around the lake. There is lots of…read morewildlife to see as you walk and a longer trail if you venture out from the lake.

could be amazing, but full of goose poop. every step in any direction there's is poop. smells like…read morea sewage system failure. the bathrooms were dirty, clogged. no soap, no paper towels. The shower tower that is there to rise off to try to prevent swimmers itch does not work. I think they're parks & Rec dept. forgot this park is here.

We have been here a handful of times and after the last visit i think it may be my last for a…read morewhile. Do not get me wrong it is a nice park with a lot of parking available and close to a lot of shade by the water when its blazing hot outside but the crowds of people swimming and playing in the water is not enough space to swim or for those that want to fish. I just cannot stomach going again after seeing a couple kids throwing up in the water and people cleaning their cookware and caught fish right on the beach side where people are trying to swim. Don't wash your cooking pots or throw the fish guts by those that are swimming. I know its a lake but com on now.

Ruby's used to be great and will forever have a place in our family heart, as my husband's family…read morehas camped there for generations, but we will not be coming back. The entire lake shore was littered in rundown boats, kayaks, jet skis, buoys and other debris. And I do mean covered, I felt like I was looking at a post apocalyptic resort scene. Of the 12 guests camping while we were there, it was incredibly obvious that 9 were living long term in the campsites, resulting in a trashy rundown atmosphere, as well as the uncomfortable feeling you were encroaching on someone's home, rather than a mutual campsite. The owner was basically MIA and the person who I suspect is managing the property drove around the lot constantly but didn't offer much help or direction. It was obvious that they had recently renovated the public bathrooms, which included showers but when we paid four dollars for a hot shower (as advertised), there was only ice cold water. The general impression and feeling was unsafe, uncomfortable, and incredibly disorganized. Our children kept saying they felt like they were on an episode of Trailer Park Boys, which pretty much sums up the experience.

It was the most disorganize, crowded and run down campspot (as they call themselves). Overpriced…read morefor the amenities, more like lack of amenities. The person who took our reservation over the phone was very friendly. The photos online DO NOT reflect the actual condition of the property. We got there during office hours but never saw one camp employee. We were booked two nights but left after first night by 7:30am. Very disappointing. $100 a night for the worse campground this 4 week trip,

Great area with a huge grass area and covered picnic tables (being used for a birthday party when…read morewe visited). From the parking lot you can walk down to access the river and a rocky beach. Great place to float and swim and get some relief from the summer heat. It was busy with families and quite a few dogs when we went. The river was calm and the water was beautiful-a few eagle sightings completed our day! Definitely recommend taking a beach day and bringing a cooler to enjoy this spot during the summer!

This is a great place to stop with kids or to take a romantic walk with your partner. It's right…read morealong the River and there's lots to view. And it's a nice place to spend a few minutes communing with nature.

This State Park is the former route of the Milwaukee Road Railroad. It runs across most of…read moreWashington State and into Idaho. It has 4 trailheads near Cheney, WA. One paved section runs northward about 4 miles from Cheney to Fish Lake, and is popular with bicyclists and walkers. From down town Cheney go about 1 mile south on the Cheney-Spangle Road. State Park parking is on the left. You do need a WA State Park Discovery Pass to park at any WA State Park. It's $30 per year for 2 vehicles, or you can pay for 1 day parking at the park. The trail also goes the southward from the same parking lot, but its gravel and not as popular. Some people find the old railroad bed trails a little boring because they are wide, and flat or have only gentle grades. Others prefer the easier trail. The pictures are from the gravel part of the Columbia Plateau Trail State Park south of Cheney.

I should've known the bike ride was going to be different when the splattering of bugs on my…read morewindshield got thicker the closer I got to the trail. I'm not sure how much windshield wiper fluid I used but at one point I gave up. When a ladybug smacks your windshield, they leave a red mark that can only be removed with a little elbow grease and a gas station sponge. The Columbia Plateau Trail is a 130 mile rails to trail bike route starting at Fish Lake trailhead. The first few miles are through a ravine cut through the rock and dirt for the old railroad. It was an interesting visual experience to bike through it to see the amount of effort required to lay railroad tracks. Now that it is replaced by a bike trail, nature is slowly taking back its land. Bushes are growing at the trails edge and down the ravine, small streams flow down each side of the trail next to the rocks, small rodents and Gambel's Quail scurry along with the sound of a nearby biker and, of course, at this time of year, lady bugs are out in force. Lady bugs must like the trail because they are protected from the wind. There were clouds of them. As I biked along, they would attach to my shirt in packs then start crawling. I got pretty good at swiping a fluttering my shirt to clean them off. I had to consciously keep my mouth closed so I wouldn't inhale one. I kept my visor low so they would smack off my helmet instead of my face. I only biked on the trail for a few miles because the paved section of the trail only runs for a few miles before turning to rough gravel. The rough gravel would be fine for a gravel bike or my mountain bike but not my road bike with skinny tires. I'm not sure if it transitions back to smooth pavement at any point in the next 127 miles, but I imagine it does closer to city centers. For those who wish to continue biking on pavement, there is a trailhead at the three mile marker, allowing for a quick escape to bike the quiet, paved country roads.

Is there any better way to start off your Saturday than at the beach?…read moreNOPE! Located just north of the city of Coeur D'Alene sits Hayden Lake, perfectly nestled in a quaint neighborhood with hillside homes and shady trees. Although a little small, the beach features plenty of areas to camp out near the shore or up the beach in the shade, and a dock to the right allowing for small watercrafts to launch into the water. We spotted the perfect spot for our party of 7 and set up camp. Docks surround the swimming area which allows for plenty of water depths to swim/float/dive/ect in! It was a beautiful day and the cold water felt amazing. The kids made sandcastles while the adults swam, floated and soaked up the sun. The snack shack features a wide variety of food and cold drinks ranging from sodas, and popsicles to pizzas, corndogs and more. Sure, prices are a little steep for the generic food, when I came back to the umbrella boasting cold popsicles, the kiddos loved it! The only major downside is parking. There isn't a designated lot, but spots line the road for at least a mile, so if you can't snag a spot up close (like we did!) be prepared to walk and schlep all your jazz to the beach. However, when back visiting family, I'd easily return to this quaint slice of paradise!

This little city beach is such a gem! The perfect balance of a small town attraction…read more The floating dock is perfect to dive , fish or just walk around. It enclosed an area for kids to swim around without having to worry about boats. The sandy beach area backs up to a grass. So play or lay in the sand or relax on the grass. Partly shady gives you options to take cover if it's too hot outside. Has a snack bar that is only seasonal. A volleyball area with a few picnic tables. A boat launch area and Bathrooms too. There's also a section with kids life jackets to use at not cost. The place is absolutely gorgeous. It's almost unreal The downside - it can get packed pretty quickly. So not a lot of elbow room on the those summer days when everyone wants to get out. There's not many options for parking. So if you're not lucky enough to snag a spot up close. You could end up parking 1/4 mile away. Still an amazing place to relax and have fun ! A must do !

Beautifully maintained FEE day use only managed by State Parks, open April-October, with Centennial…read moretrail access year round. Camping was removed in 2022. Very busy boat launch, non-motorized launch areas, fishing areas, swim area and lots of grassy area with tons of picnic tables and a sewer dump. Discover Pass, Boat launch & Dump fees.

A pretty amazing find for RV camping. It is now my favorite place to camp. Love the grassy sites…read more Only water and electric hookups but they have a dump on site. Beautiful lake-side sites. Bring your kayak or fishing boat and have fun on the lake. Only 9 miles from downtown Spokane.

Kamiak Butte is the perfect short easy hike to take in an expansive view of the rolling hills. On a…read moreclear day you can see the town of Palouse and part of Pullman. There are a few different hiking options up to about 3.5 or 4 miles. There al pretty easy to moderate depending on your fitness level. There's no fee to park and there are restrooms with flush toilets.

Cool park, not far from Pullman. Took some pictures that turned out great due to clear skies. Can't…read moretell you if this park is better than any other.

We decided to start our bachelor party off with SUPing in the Spokane area. We parked at the…read moreSpokane Convention Center in the parking garage and walked east on the centennial trail towards the division street bridge, where we had already reserved and rented SUP's for 2-hrs of fun. No need to pack anything but your sunscreen, wanted beverage, and water proofed bag for keys/credit cards/ID/electronics etc. bc they have all the necessary equipment ready to go once you sign the appropriate waver. We paddled up to No-Li brewery and back in that 2-hr time frame and thoroughly enjoyed our jaunt. I'd recommend this Fun Unlimited activity to anyone desiring to paddle on SUP's.

So much fun using the kayaks, the staff are friendly and extremely helpful. We took out paddle…read moreboards (our first time to try them) Keith gave us a lesson and got out on the water with us. I did eventually fall in and my prescription glasses went flying and sank to the bottom of the river. One of the staff guys found them! He is my hero! There is loads of parking then just a short walk down the driveway to the marina. There are restrooms available as well as a sandy swim beach to launch kayaks from. Great memories were made here.

BEAUTIFUL PARK! Recommend it for littles or all ages! Walking Trails for everyone, park for littles…read moreand a sandy beach to put your toes in! And a beautiful lake to view or to swim in even fishing just don't forget to bring your fishing gear! or beach kit so your little could enjoy it the beach!

This place is absolutely gorgeous! We needed a pass to park but were able to get one at the rangers…read morestation.