Bowl and Pitcher Location 4427 N Audrey L White Parkway, Spokane, Washington 99205 |
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To make the area even more
special, a swinging bridge crosses the Spokane River at the Bowl and
Pitcher. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late
1930's, the suspension bridge is a prime attraction for visitors to the Bowl and Pitcher
area of Riverside State Park. The foot-traffic-only bridge is fairly accessible for all,
with a paved trail leading from the parking lot down to the bridge and the river. Bowl and Pitcher is also the
location for several recreational activities in the park. The campgrounds and are here, a few Some administrative facilities
for Riverside State Park are also here, including a small maintenance shop and some
storage areas. Why is it called "Bowl and Pitcher", you ask? Here is a photo of what we believe is the pitcher. Looks like a pitcher, doesn't it? This formation is on the west side of the river, below the bridge about 100 yards. Help us find the bowl... |
The Bowl and
Pitcher is the most popular scenic attraction for many visitors to Riverside State Park.
It is a geologic phenomenon resulting in spectacular scenery. Large basaltic knobs sit
like oversized lumps of sugar along the edges of the Spokane River.
A
small kitchen shelter with tables is on the west side of the bridge, as well as miles of
trails leading north and south along the river.
hundred yards upstream.
Reservable 