Is Spokane boring? (Central Park: home, high school, college)

[reddesertfox]

I noticed what a beautiful day it was in Spokane today......summer weather is fine for those who enjoy the sun and very low humidity.
Charlotte is somewhat like a steambath...I could not breathe...but that is me.
My book comments on cloudiness being a negative factor in Spokane six months a year.
Charlotte.......ah.....no comment.
"An aged man is but a paltry thing,a tattered coat upon a stick,unless soul clap its hands and sing and louder sing for every tatter in its mortal dress." Yeats

[pw72]

Have not read all the posts, but Spokane is neither boring or exciting. It is entirely based on your experience and expections. If you move from Walla Walla, or Lewiston, or even Yakima, then Spokane will offer many more options than you are used to. Take some time to understand the opportunities, and you will be surprised. If you come from a bigger metro, then do the same thing....and understand that most entertainment will cost less, be closer, and the quality will be similar. Enjoy Spokane, for what it's worth.

[skinem]

Originally Posted by pw72

Have not read all the posts, but Spokane is neither boring or exciting. It is entirely based on your experience and expections.

I understand your point pw72.

But when it comes to whether Spokane, or any town, is boring I'd shorten your comments to the following...

It is based entirely upon you.

I kind of tend to think boredom is not the fault of any place, but the person. IMO.

[sandecon]

I moved from Langley VA to Spokane and it isn't the same. You will find a distinct difference between the people. People in west are not nearly as "stuffy." There is allot to do in Spokane espcially if you like the outdoors--camping, hiking, boating, skiing etc

[mishigas73]

Last week, we did a road trip from Bellevue, WA to Saskatchewan, Canada. On the way, we stopped over for a bit in Missoula, MT. While there, we went walking with our dogs through a park and ended up speaking with a man and woman who had just moved there. Boy, were they pumped! ALL the things to do, the places that they could get to without having to drive...etc, etc.

IMO, it's all about perspective. If you're used to a "big city", Spokane, or Missoula, will not live up. I know a bunch of people that I work with here in Seattle who just love being in Spokane. It's a different pace, and appeals to a lot of people.

If you're into the "city that never sleeps" deal, Spokane is not for you. (As is the whole PNW, for that matter.)

It was hot as blazes when we passed through last week, but I'm sure that very many people would be far from "bored" in a city like Spokane.

[MozLee]

I'm thinking of moving to Spokane as well and as I was reading the thread, I just wanted to comment on one thing you wrote. I am from Chicago and just visited Boise and the Coeur d'Alene areas and saw a lot of signs about not doing meth even once. I asked my river guide who is from that area and he said meth is a big problem there. Not the exact same area, but Spokane is close to Coeur d'Alene.

I think Spokane sounds awesome though!!

[Walkaboutcda]

Originally Posted by MozLee

I'm thinking of moving to Spokane as well and as I was reading the thread, I just wanted to comment on one thing you wrote. I am from Chicago and just visited Boise and the Coeur d'Alene areas and saw a lot of signs about not doing meth even once. I asked my river guide who is from that area and he said meth is a big problem there. Not the exact same area, but Spokane is close to Coeur d'Alene.

I think Spokane sounds awesome though!!

Looks like the signs might be working:

between 2007 and 2009, meth use among Idaho’s teens dropped by about 52 percent, a rate five times higher than the national average.

Teen meth use in Idaho down substantially according to new report « Idaho Reporter

[Count David]

Originally Posted by MozLee

Coeur d'Alene areas and saw a lot of signs about not doing meth even once. I asked my river guide who is from that area and he said meth is a big problem there. Not the exact same area, but Spokane is close to Coeur d'Alene.

Meth is everywhere. Where I live now doesn't appear to have a big problem with it, but we have those signs here too. Just watch your valuables when you notice a lot of tweakers around.

[mike1993]

yah it kinda is

[Ken Wendland]

Don't forget Silverwood Theme Park- my daughter is 23 and still wants to go there. I know you have had enough parks but Riverfront has a great outdoor ice rink and Manito has fantastic gardens.