_fylfa t1_izh2h5p wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:29 AM

Spokane! We had two babies hanging out in Manito Park for quite a while last winter

Few-Cricket8373 t1_izhmnjv wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:11 AM

Yep. I grew up in Wyoming and Montana and saw many a moose in my days. But the only times I’ve ever seen moose in Washington was Spokane and north - in the Selkirks. (FYI, also the only place in the lower 48 with caribou).

bigcalvesarein OP t1_izh3js3 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:38 AM

Thank you!!!

10-ply-chirper t1_izhcvs8 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 2:50 AM

If you are in the Spokane area, there is a nature preserve just outside of Cheney (small town 30 minutes west) called "Turnbull". I know people who see moose there every time they go. I have been once, and I saw a moose.

I don't quite know which trail you should take, but if you are willing to spend half a day hiking, this may be a good spot.

PiratesCouldHappen t1_izhngss wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:17 AM

I love that place! Super cool visit, even if you don’t see moose.

Active-Ad3977 t1_izhu5vr wrote on December 9, 2022 at 5:18 AM

That’s what I came to say. It’s also a great place to see migrating and resident birds. I only live 1/2 hour away but I don’t go as much as I should

Zhenja92 t1_izhw061 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 5:36 AM

Here is the Turnbull National Wildlife refuge: https://maps.northwestportal.com/outdoors/#11.23/47.425426/-117.540374 No guarantee that you will see a Moose, but we stayed at an Airbnb near Spokane that had a moose that hung out at the property (my husband saw it, but I didn't, unfortunately)

keeplooking4sunShine t1_izhkwh0 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 3:56 AM

Exactly. Moose will come and sit in the healing garden at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

EllieTheEclectic90 t1_izha8fg wrote on December 9, 2022 at 2:29 AM

I've seen one in riverside state park and another on Mount spokane while hiking.