Late morning fog blankets Manito Park

Few park-goers were seen in the South Hill park Friday morning except for a few brave dog owners.

It was a little chilly in the mid 20s with frost covering the grass. Patches of fog were expected around Spokane. One thick patch of fog was found resting over Manito Park on Friday morning, but beyond 14th Avenue, it dissipated.

A light wind will continue through out the day continuing into the evening. It’s expected to be mostly cloudy with temperatures dipping into the low 20s.

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Moose sightings continue at High Drive Bluff

More sightings of the young High Drive Bluff moose happened over the weekend. Bicyclist and blogger,John Speare encountered a trail hog during one of his rides causing him to double back to avoid any confrontation.

Speare saw just the younger moose. Like the previous sighting covered on the site last week, the alleged mother was nearby, but out of view.

For those using the trails, use caution when near the moose. After all - they are still wild animals.

“I don’t think we (humans in modern urban world) really appreciate the “wild” part of animals sometimes,” Speare wrote in response to his blog post. He continued, “I fear that a human may do something stupid down there, get trampled/hurt/killed by a moose, and then the moose will be disappeared - that would be a shame.”

According to Washington Fish and Wildlife’s website, they recommend yielding the trail in the safest manner by either backing off or changing directions. Dogs should be leashed and kept quiet while moving away. Though the moose may appear to be just “hanging out” - it’s still a danger. A respectable distance should separate the onlooker and wildlife.

More safety tips are available online at WDFW’s website. For those in the neighborhood - if you see the moose wandering in the neighborhood above the High Drive Bluff, call WDFW’s Spokane office at (509) 892-1001 for assistance.

Canadians Strike Again

I reported earlier today that South Hill resident, Jasmine Kemp, found this unfortunate vandalism in Manito Park during her afternoon walk. Apparently somebody doesn’t appreciate a sign that talks about the park’s population of ducks.

We’re not sure who is responsible for this heinous act against humanity, but some Facebook commenters on KXLY have a good idea.

Visitors Take In Japanese Garden Before Seasonal Closure

Visitors were scarce during the brisk Tuesday morning weather at the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden tucked away in Manito Park. The autumn trees are in their full glory, but the end of the month marks the garden’s closure for the winter season.

Katie Drymon brought her friend Drew Sandberg to the garden for his first visit. He moved to Spokane three weeks ago from Moses Lake.

Vandals deface iconic Radio Flyer in Riverfront Park

It’s one of the most unusual incidents of graffiti seen in Riverfront Park. Last night, the iconic “Radio Flyer” red wagon was vandalized with religious messages. Crews spent the day cleaning up the mess, but the wagon won’t be the same.

“It’s very rare that we see vandalism based on religion,” Craig Butz, Riverfront Park manager, said. He continued, “This year has been worse than average. It’s going to cost us extra money.”

Anyone missing some pants?

 

(Updated 2:40 p.m.) - Spokane resident, Thuy-Dzuong Nguyen found some pants draped over a bridge in Riverfront Park. They’re a size 38 and overlook the Clocktower. After a little research, it turns out the pants are designer jeans by Earnest Sewn. 

Maybe somebody thought it was a good 65 degree day for a swim. Hopefully the 12 mph wind from the southwest won’t ruin their fancy free pantless outing. 

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