"Leave boring behind," says David Lawrence with Pangaea River Rafting. Not a problem right now for outdoor enthusiasts in Spokane. Right outside our back door the Spokane River awaits with spring time rafting adventure.

The Spokane River Forum's President, Jeanna Hofmeister, celebrated Arbor Day and kicked off the Mayor's "Spokane Gives" campaign along with twenty two of her Visit Spokane co-workers. Coordinated by Spokane Riverkeeper, Jerry White as part of the city's urban forestry program, volunteers planted nearly 500 Ponderosa Pine seedlings along the river banks in People's Park.

In the afternoon, Visit Spokane's team headed to the Spokane Valley where the crew cleaned up mile 10-11 in Mirabeau Point Park on their adopted mile of the Centennial Trail. This included clean-up of trash and litter all the way down to the river's banks and around our beautiful put-in at Mirabeau.

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The Spokane Riverkeeper, Mountain Gear and Patagonia are bringing the Wild and Scenic Film Festival to Spokane this Thursday, April 30th at the Garland. Said Spokane Riverkeeper Jerry White, "Whether depicting the struggle for environmental justice or an educational tale about an endangered species, the films expose people to forward-thinking ideas and global awareness." Proceeds to support Spokane Riverkeeper activities. Click here for tickets and more information.