Bird Watching Like You've Never Done Before!

Spokane River, Riverside State Park
April-August, 2008
Spokane, Washington

Last year we identified over 33 species of birds while floating down the river. Five minutes from downtown Spokane in the Peaceful Valley neighborhood there is a boat ramp hidden behind the bending bows of willows. Behind the willows, the Spokane River meanders over the Columbia Plateau, carving its way from the corner of civilization to the wild edges of nature. Coyote, deer, osprey and eagles are common sites along the banks of the Spokane as well as plentiful bird species. Float times are one and half hours to two hours depending on how much time we take stopping to bird from the raft.

Rivers are natural wildlife viewing corridors because they create prime habitat for numerous species of birds. Floating along the river in a raft is quiet and tranquil, allowing viewers to spot birds comfortably and quietly.

Get Ready to Hunt
On your bird watching float, bring your binoculars, your field guides and shoes you don't mind getting wet. We take care of everything else. We also offer lunch options, shuttle and helpful, friendly guides that are world class in their professionalism and knowledge.

2007 Spokane Audubon Bird Float
Bird Count
Total count was 35 species, as follows:

Mallards
Common Mergansers, including babes
Canada Geese + half-grown goslings (several pair)
Many Spotted Sandpipers
Great Blue Heron
Osprey pair and their nest
3 juvenile Red-tails
1 Accipiter species
1 Red-wing Blackbird
many Yellow Warblers
American Goldfinches
2 male Bullock's Orioles
Black-headed Grosbeak
Swallows, Violet-green and Bank
Western Wood Peewees
Willow Flycatchers
American Robins
Western Bluebird (heard)
Eastern Kingbird
Calliope Hummingbird
Bewick's Wren
Black-capped Chickadees
Pygmy Nuthatch
Northern Flickers
Cedar Waxwing
Mourning Dove
California Quail
Black-billed Magpies
Brown-headed Cowbirds
Song Sparrows
House Sparrows
Starlings
Grey Catbird
Red Crossbills-heard

Your Money Back, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
You have nothing to lose when you raft with Pangaea. Pangaea guarantees your rafting trip 100% or your money back. No other company in the area guarantees your fun but Pangaea River Rafting. Your vacation time is precious, don't risk it to shave a few dollars. Check below for discounts.

"World Famous" Guides! 
Your guide is equal parts river expert, comedian, historian and group leader. He or she will show you the secrets of the river, those special places that the other guides don't know. Your trip will end with big smiles, big hugs and big fun!  Highly trained and extremely fun!  To meet your guides follow this link: Meet Your Guides.  Or call now to find out why Pangaea River Rafting's guides are world famous! 406-239-2392.

Trips often fill up. Don’t be disappointed, call or email right now to make sure you don’t “miss the boat.”

"Your FUN is 100% Guaranteed or we’ll refund your money and give you a free Tee shirt!”

SAVE BIG!!! $35 to $115 depending on the size of your group if you call soon! 1-877-239-2392

Hours of Operation
Open 7 Days a Week! 8 am to 8 pm Everyday!!!

Cost

$59 per Adult (eighteen and over)

$49 per Child (seventeen and younge

Private Upgrade (Your own boat and private guide) additional $15 per person

Gratuity and tax (WA only) is not included. Click here for more information about tipping your guide.

Discounts!

10% OFF: six to twelve people (save up to $8.00 per person!)

15% OFF: thirteen to eighteen people (save up to $12.00 per person!)

20% OFF: nineteen or more people (save up to $16.00 per person!)

Meet Time

6:30 am at the T.J. Meenoch Bridge (click here for a map and directions).

End Time

9:30 pm (approximately)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel or change your reservation two weeks before your trip. Within two weeks you are responsible for 100% of the total cost. We raft rain or shine.

Lunch is not provided

So please eat a good breakfast before the trip.

What to bring

Shoes or sandals that can get wet and stay on (no flip-flops)
Sun block
Hat
Sunglasses
Raincoat/windbreaker
Binoculars
Snacks
Birding Book

Directions click here for a map.

T.J. Meenach Bridge (Riverside State Park)
From I-90

GPS Coordinates 47°40'54.27"N / 117°27'25.73"W
10 minutes from Downtown Spokane

1. From I-90Take exit 280A "Maple Street" toward Maple St heading north
2. Merge onto W 4th Ave 404 ft
3. Turn right at S Walnut St 0.2 mi
4. 1 min slight left at Maple St Bridge sign
5. Drive over Maple St Bridge
6. Continue on N Maple St
7. Turn left at W Maxwell Ave, 7-11 on corner
8. Turns into N Pettet Dr
9. Turns into Downriver Dr
10. Drive under bridge and make first sharp left!
    Park in parking lot.

Accommodations

Spokane – Camping

• Riverside State Park: our favorite campground in Spokane with full amenities and RV hook-ups. 1-888-226-7688 http://www.parks.wa.gov/

Spokane - Hotels

• Peppertree Hotel: http://www.peppertreespokane.com
  3711 S Geiger Blvd / Spokane, WA 99224 / (509) 624-4655
  
  
• Davenport Hotel: http://www.thedavenporthotel.com
  10 South Post Street / Spokane, WA 99201-3903 (800) 899-1482
  
  
• Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
  801 N Division St / Spokane, WA 99202 / (509) 325-9842
  
  
• The Madison Inn: http://www.riverstone-inns.com/
  by Riverstone Inns 15 West Rockwood Blvd Spokane, WA  99204

Helpful Spokane River Links

River Flows
Spokane River Flows click here

River Map
Spokane River Map please click here

River Regulations
River Regulations at Riverside State Park please click here

Spokane, Washington Activities and Things to Do
Spokane, Washington Activities & Things to Do please click here