Category Archives: Breathtaking Views

Rivers, bridges and golf!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RLqBAX9olZk/U7g6QO_t_PI/AAAAAAAAFWc/cMNXHnLxprQ/s144-c-o/IMG_20140704_184959.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6032635751440448754″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140704_184959.jpg” ]Wandermere golf course is located in the area called Spokane River Valley. The Wandermere Bridge is part of Highway 395 and crosses the River near the golf course. This picture is looking East, towards … Continue reading →

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Five Mile Prairie South

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_n9ulsZeJbE/U7SmcDkozCI/AAAAAAAAFP4/9q889QZ1iJE/s144-c-o/IMG_20140629_083325.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6031628801881459746″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140629_083325.jpg” ]Five Mile Prairie can be accessed from either the south or the north. There are also roads to the east and west, but not nearly as well traveled. This is the view facing south, … Continue reading →

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China Bend

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tSNOTAlLc7o/U6icBI_348I/AAAAAAAAFIs/UDEYRSSHnK0/s144-c-o/IMG_20140623_114329.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6028239644644598722″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140623_114329.jpg” ]In the north part of Stevens County the Columbia River is surrounded by tree covered mountains. So beautiful! This picture was taken at China Bend boat launch.

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Sacheen Lake

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Koay9vo8FRM/U5mz-yi2hBI/AAAAAAAAErM/JBayuRLVeNo/s144-c-o/IMG_20140608_174443.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6024043867885962258″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140608_174443.jpg” ]One of the beautiful lakes north of Spokane is Sacheen Lake. This was a quiet day and time for fishing on the dock. Beautiful!

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The Mighty Columbia

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DK-CP_4cEE8/U31EwQWyC7I/AAAAAAAAEOI/u0ataluYrKQ/s144-c-o/IMG_20140521_110502.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6016040273051782066″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140521_110502.jpg” ]At the north boundary of Stevens County the Columbia River runs close to the Canadian border. This is the back yard of a home I visited today. The crickets were chirping, but I understand … Continue reading →

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Sundown

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7Wd_difsuIg/U3yaBm9EdaI/AAAAAAAAEMs/UnW6Ibze9PQ/s144-c-o/IMG_20140520_201933.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6015852554687378850″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140520_201933.jpg” ]The day was pleasant and warm, the sun slowly sinking on a glorious day. This view is from a hill top home near Liberty Lake, looking toward Spokane.

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West Spokane

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LExVLM8DoUE/U0Na_QSr-NI/AAAAAAAADgA/UAYxSWVSuUY/s144-c-o/IMG_20140407_163621.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5999739171339237586″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140407_163621.jpg” ]Clear and sunny. This was the view from a walking trail in West Spokane. A sign announces that the road leads to the development called “Palisades”.

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Spokane Downtown River

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RelfZ7nbYTg/UzOJjxRKToI/AAAAAAAADKw/90OOsZWzypE/s144-c-o/IMG_20140325_105302.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5995286776574004866″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140325_105302.jpg” ]A robust downtown river is a tourist attraction. This picture is taken near the north entry of Riverpark Square, close to Spokane City Hall. Notice that the court house is north, across the river.

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Downtown Spokane

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YPm_mShGojs/Uwk0wRp5EpI/AAAAAAAACd4/BxeuxE8sYeo/s144-c-o/IMG_20140221_132434.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5983371583915889298″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140221_132434.jpg” ]It was a cold day when I shot this picture of Riverfront Park downtown. For the last two days we have experienced snow, lots of it! Where did spring go?

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High Above Indian Trail

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q2kzvRkvl4Q/UwU7ymxhPsI/AAAAAAAACWU/6fZf_rhqStw/s144-c-o/IMG_20140219_125309.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5982253420619316930″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140219_125309.jpg” ]The day was blustery, but sunny. The clouds rolled about as if to warn us that spring would soon be arriving! This shot is from the West rim of Five Mile, looking down on … Continue reading →

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