March Madness Spokane NCAA Basketball Fans – Things to Do When Not Watching the Games!

Hello NCAA March Madness basketball fans coming to Spokane! Excuse us in advance for this shameless and biased exclamation: “Go Zags!”  Okay, now that that’s behind us, we hope to let you know of all the things to do in Spokane while not consumed by basketball at the Spokane Arena.  This is an amazing city and you’re going to love your trip.  We have a great downtown with delicious local restaurants, an outdoor scene that rivals anything in the country and a culture of people that are friendly and inviting.  So welcome to Spokane, WA and we know you’ll enjoy your visit!

Get a Break from the Games:

  • Zip Lining at Mica Moon – Of course we would mention this, right?! But don’t take our word for it, visitors from all over the world have ranked us the #1 Thing to Do in the entire region. We are opening special just for you! (book now)
  • Mobius Kids – Did you tote along your favorite little fan with ya? This is the place to go to entertain them and you for a few hours.
  • Bowl & Pitcher at Riverside State Park – during March, the river will likely be running high and you’ll love the walking trails at Riverside State Park. Don’t miss the Bowl & Pitcher rock formation – it’s quite a sight to see.
  • Walk the Boardwalk in Coeur d’Alene – it’s the longest floating boardwalk on earth and the Springtime is a beautiful time to visit this famous resort town.

Get a Bite to Eat:

  • Madeleines – You’ll feel like you walked into a bakery in Paris. But it’s the best of both worlds…French food without French people. Just kidding! We’ve loved our French zipliners!
  • Fire Artisan Pizza – found in both Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, this is our town’s favorite wood-fire pizza joint.
  • Austin Live Fire – speaking of fire, you will not go wrong with an Austin, Texas BBQ stop. They brought the flavor to Spokane and it’s walking distance (10-15 min) from the Arena.
  • Birdie’s Pies Shop – if you’re looking for dessert, it’s worth the drive to our beloved Spokane region’s pie shop. Open late on Friday too for date night!

Can’t Get Enough? Best Places to Watch Games on Friday & Sunday:

  • Epic at Northern Quest – truth be told, it feels like you are in Las Vegas. The place is that well-designed and the screens are huge. In addition, they have a Top Golf Swing Suite for virtual games.
  • 24 Taps Burgers and Brews – right in downtown Spokane, this is the go-to place if you still want NCAA basketball games and want a serious burger.

If you have any questions or are looking for even more suggestions, feel free to email us (info@micamoon.com)! We are born and raised Spokanites and know all of the nooks and crannys of the region. Again, we hope you enjoy your stay while coming to Spokane for the NCAA Basketball tournament.

Zip Lining Information

A Brief History of Zip Line Canopy Tours

Canopy tour type zip lining was popularized by wildlife biologists studying wildlife in densely forested and environmentally sensitive areas. They erected arrays of cables strung tree to tree in order to “unobtrusively” snake into or above a forest canopy without disturbing the wildlife or damaging sensitive ecosystems. It was as a result of this unlikely beginning that zip-line tours, also referred to as canopy tours, sprang up as an educational and recreational activity in the rainforests of Costa Rica. The unique experience of viewing the pristine environment while soaring through the treetops has made canopy tours a huge industry in the adventure tourism trade of that region and a boon to eco-friendly tourism.

Spreading in popularity, canopy tours have sprung up throughout the United States and internationally. In fact, according to the Association of Challenge Course Technology, there are more than 190 courses in the U.S. alone. Because of the inherently educational nature of canopy tours they are often combined with ropes challenge courses designed to teach teamwork and problem solving to corporations, schools, and other organizations. The Association of Challenge Course Technology is the accredited standard for safety, and the watchdog association for canopy tours in the United States.

 

A “Green” Industry

Our tour is “green” as green can be. Over the last 3 years, 4 biologists, a geologist, officials from Fish and Wildlife and Fire District 8, as well as Spokane County Parks and Recreation, and numerous engineers have toured and inspected our property with the intent of assuring that the environment is safe guarded. It has been determined that our project will not have a negative impact on the ecosystems of our property. A habitat management plan was designed by biologists and land-use experts that will help us manage the habitat in order to enhance the wildlife corridor and sensitive ecosystems. Every precaution has been taken to protect the forest canopy and its natural inhabitants. We hope to educate and enlighten each guest and thereby increase their appreciation and concern for our precious natural resources and wild environments.

Zipline season opening in April!!!

Be Superman and Come Soar like the Man of Steel!

Cables have been carefully threaded through the trees. Platforms are cut, hoisted, and securely built into our towering trees. Careful attention has been put into every detail so you can have the ultimate experience when you come to our magical outdoor wonderland!