Spokane

We stopped off in Spokane, WA on our way to Seattle.  Poor planning on our part, we arrived during the 2013 Hoopfest.  The place was packed, we had trouble finding a place to stay and parking downtown was impossible. 

So we went to the north side of town and did a little rock climbing at John Shields Park.

This area was well organized and favorite for many people that just like to rappel. It was tall enough that we had to use the radios to coordinate setting the top rope.  It was also very hot, mid 90's. 
We still got some good climbs in.

 

Later we went downtown and explored around.  It was Monday so there were cleanup crews everywhere.  We did get some good views of the Spokane Falls.

Interestingly enough some residue from Hoopfest made it's way into the river.  At one point there is a back hydraulic that has captured these basketballs that fell into the river.  They keep going around in circles and don't get washed downriver.  I wonder how long they will stay there.