Part 1: Riding the Waves and More
We headed out for our adventure early one rainy day. As we left the Seattle area, we agreed that it was a fine time to be going east to the sunny side of the state. Sure enough, after we crested the Pass – the sun burst through the clouds. Funny, this is a common theme when we drive the four hours to Spokane.
One of the stunning features of Spokane is the Spokane River, which runs right through downtown. The downtown highlight is Spokane Falls. Be sure to take a walk across the bridge to get the best views! But – for the very best view of the river, get in touch with Wiley E. Waters Whitewater Rafting. The company was started in 1994 by Kyle Brock. What’s behind the name? Before beginning the rafting company, Kyle played baseball with the Tri-Cities Triplets, a minor league team in nearby Richland, WA. He became known and feared for his base-stealing, so his teammates nicknamed him Wiley after everyone’s favorite roadrunner-chasin