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Sign up for Meet Me at the (Spokane) River raft trips

A guide ushers a group of rafters through Devil’s Toenail Rapid on the Spokane River last spring during the Spokane River Forum’s Meet Me at the River series of guided tours to acquaint the public with 111 miles of the river from its source at Lake Coeur d’Alene to its confluence with the Columbia River. Spokane River Forum photo (Spokane River Forum photo)
A guide ushers a group of rafters through Devil’s Toenail Rapid on the Spokane River last spring during the Spokane River Forum’s Meet Me at the River series of guided tours to acquaint the public with 111 miles of the river from its source at Lake Coeur d’Alene to its confluence with the Columbia River. Spokane River Forum photo (Spokane River Forum photo)

RIVER RUNNING -- I received rave reviews from people who participated in last weekend's Meet Me at The River raft trips on the Spokane River.

These trips are being organized through the summer by the Spokane River Forum to introduce residents to the wonders of the Spokane River running through our city.

Participants last weekend got a good taste of whitewater throught he Bowl and Pitcher and Devil's Toenail, but the also were treated to a guided tour of Spokane's sewage treatment plant and were given a very cool atlas of the region's aquifer upon completion of the trip.

Best to sign up now!

Other trips scheduled through summer will involve paddling sea kayaks on calmer stretches of the river.

Trust me, the modest price is a BIG bargain and the offer is a BIG opportunity.

Read on for more details about the trips.

Sponsors

The Meet Me at the River Trips are possible because of the support of sponsors. Their help and partnerships with professional guides allow the Forum to offer inexpensive trips that are your gateway for turning family and friends on to the Spokane River, a close to home Near Nature, Near Perfect experience that's both enjoyable and educational.

You can punch your passport and float the whole river with this program.

Member discountsare again available for Meet Me at the River. Members are the biggest supporters, and critical to the Forum's long term success.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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