Riverside State Park - Bowl & Pitcher — Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Woke up a little early today so figured I would load the pup up and head out to the familiar Bowl & Pitcher. I've been to this park several times in the past but never for a legitimate hike really. It was a beautiful 34 degrees outside, light wind, and a blanket of snow on top of everything. The park is really easy to get to and the roads are all in pretty decent shape on the way there. There are TONS of pull off areas with little trails that are all worth checking out at some point. I decided to start where most people do today though, at the swinging bridge. "Swinging" is a little bit of an overstatement but you can definitely feel a little movement especially when the wind is blowing. I always love the Spokane River in the winter time. You can sense how brisk the water is just by how it moves and it adds a sort of serene feeling to the whole area. I did see some deer down near the water as well. They didn't seem to be afraid of me at all really, just kept their distance. Keep in mind in the summer months this place can sometimes become somewhat overcrowded with people. But if you're willing to walk for a while you can definitely find some decent spots. I would recommend this hike to anyone looking for a solid day hike of just about any kind. Happy trails!