Although a relatively small town, Post Falls is growing fast and has some interesting things to see and do. Coming from Spokane, Post Falls is filling in all the gaps of space between the Washington border and the city of Coeur d Alene.
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Post Falls, Idaho
This is a popular park right off the freeway for travelers on I-90 making a stop to get the blood flowing. A short walk from the parking area gets you to one of the three dams that hold back Lake Coeur d Alene. In spring, the water is spilling over the dam.
In summer, this is the place to hang out on the beach. This large park on the Spokane River has all the classic activities like volleyball, playfields and picnic tables. From the parking area you can also access Post Falls Community Forest, a trail network that is good for walking most of the year.
This historic rock marks the location where in 1871 Frederick Post made a deal with a prominent Indian leader to obtain more than 200 acres of Spokane River land to start a mill. The inscription can still be seen on the rock.
Dam site viewing area in Falls Park
To get a feel for the Spokane River and what river life is like for those blessed enough to live on the riverbanks, Black Bay Park shows it off. There are numerous nooks and spaces where you can go swimming or just enjoy the view.
Check their schedule for events to watch, everyone has fun at the race.
Stateline Speedway
Lieutenant John Mullan and his military and civilian road crews constructed a portion of the 624 mile military road from Fort Walla Walla to Fort Benton through this area on June 3rd and 4th, 1861. After crossing the Spokane River at Plantes Ferry near present day Millwood in the Spokane Valley, the expedition brought the road eastward. Mullan noted Indian farms along the route, including that of Chief Seltice of the Coeur d Alene Indians, whom he described as frank, honest and friendly. Mullan called the natural falls near here the upper falls of the Spokane River, and recommended to the War Department that they be blasted away to reclaim 32,000 acres of farm land in the drainages that feed Lake Coeur d Alene. Today a major street in Post Falls (Mullan Avenue) is named for Lieutenant John Mullan. The military road become known as the Mullan Road and was the first constructed road in Idaho.
Some History
The closed Post Falls bridge to Avista Island
Post Falls Museum
City Hall
Public Library
Qemiln Park
Looking over the Spokane River at Qemiln Park area
Looking over the Spokane River at Qemiln Park area
Spokane River at Black Bay Park
Syringa Park and Mount Rathdrum in the distance
Treaty Rock
Spokane River at Black Bay Park
City icon water tower
White Pine Park playground
Cliffs in the Post Falls Community Forest
Sunset from the Spokane River Bridge
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