Following a long cold winter, we’ve had some fantastic spring weather recently. And because regional mountain snowpack levels were pretty healthy this year, they’re now beginning to feed what should be a great year for the Spokane River and Falls. Right now, they’re truly spectacular.

One FOF member took a few snapshots of the river last Sunday and Monday, and sent them along for everyone’s enjoyment. Captions are included, in case you’re not sure about the vantage points.

Check out the photos below, but know there’s no photographer or camera made that captures the experience of standing near the river in-person. If you go, be sure to visit the base of the Lower Falls in Huntington Park; despite appearances, this area is open to the public. Find stairway access behind the north side of City Hall.

Tribes considered the Falls to be sacred; many thousands since - if given opportunity and the proper perspective - have reached similar conclusions.

The River and Falls await. Set other things aside, watch and listen.

Update: As the river neared its peak on May 23, the Spokesman-Review’s Thomas Clouse filed an amazing, well-narrated video story - check it out at the link below!

Falls Snapshots (Flash™ Gallery)
Spokane River Water Show (weblink)