Meet the Characters
The characters that inspire you to make memories and share your stories!
Beyond the Cover
The idea for this story was created from a love of the Pacific Inland Northwest, Spokane’s unique landmarks, and long standing local traditions. Wanting to pass this love along, we published our first children's book! Learn how a sculpture and a city became a story.
Places & Traditions
Spokane is rich with seasonal traditions and year round Inland Northwest fun!
Looff Carrousel
Spokane's Looff Carrousel arrived in 1909, but became the closest neighbor to Garbage Goat's grotto in 1975. The latest restoration of the menagerie and a new building was completed in 2018.
Green Bluff
Many would feel autumn in Spokane is incomplete without a trip to one of the farms on Green Bluff. Pumpkin picking, apple cider, tractor rides, corn mazes, and, of course, pumpkin donuts - the fun is endless for everyone!
Vista House
Mount Spokane draws in skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, cross country skiers, and now flying-sledding kid goats! Every year this mountain transforms into a winter wonderland.
Manito Park
Established in 1904, this elaborate 90-acre city park boasts of beautifully landscaped gardens, including a Japanese Garden, Duncan Garden, and Rose Hill. a beloved destination for nature and seasonal events.
Bloomsday
Don Kardong started Bloomsday in 1977. This Spokane tradition outlived the 70s running craze and year after year, rain or shine or snow, Bloomies of all ages and shapes continue participating in this 12km road race.
Hoopfest
Between Gonzaga University's renown basketball teams and Hoopfest, the largest
3-on-3 basketball tournament in the nation, there is little guesswork as to why Spokane became Hooptown USA.
