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Mount Spokane State Park

Mount Spokane State Park is located at 25211 N Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead, WA 99021. The 12,444-acre park lies in the Selkirk Mountains and includes 100 miles of trails. The address, area, and trail length give you three distinct points of reference: the address identifies the location, the area describes the scale of the park, and the trail length describes the extent of the trail network. The 100 miles refers to the trail network as a whole, not a single route. You can check the park’s current advisories when planning your visit.

Feryn Ranch Conservation Area

Feryn Ranch Conservation Area encompasses 164 acres of preserved remnant habitat. It is also included on the Audubon Society’s Palouse-to-Pines Loop route and is used for birdwatching. Different aspects stand out compared with Mount Spokane State Park: for the park, these are its size, location in the Selkirk Mountains, and trail network; for the conservation area, the focus is on preserved habitat and birdwatching. This comparison helps you distinguish an interest in landscapes and trails from a specific focus on birdwatching.

Cat Tales Wildlife Center

Cat Tales Wildlife Center is in Mead and is a nonprofit wildlife conservation and education center. Through animal encounters and special experiences, visitors learn more about wildlife behavior and care, as well as respectful ways to interact with animals. The animal species visitors may encounter include big cats, bears, foxes, and others. Which encounters and species are available may vary depending on the season, staffing, weather, and safety conditions. If this is a focus for your trip, check in advance which experiences are offered on your visit date.

Seasonal U-pick

Seasonal U-pick strawberries, apples, and pumpkins is available at Walters Fruit Ranch. Nadair Orchard also offers visitors U-pick fruit, including apples, cherries, and pears; this offering is seasonal as well. Both farms offer apples, while the other fruits vary by farm. If a particular fruit is important to your stay, check the season at the relevant farm against your travel dates and confirm availability in advance.

Festivals at Siemers Farm

For 2026, access to activities at the Strawberry Festival and Siemers Fall Festival is planned at Siemers Farm. Seasonal festival offerings also include a pumpkin patch, rides, and entertainment. The 2026 season is key for planning: check the specific festival dates and activities for your travel day if you want to plan your trip around one of the festivals.

The timing varies by experience: U-pick and the festivals at Siemers Farm are seasonal; encounters at Cat Tales Wildlife Center may vary depending on the season, staffing, weather, and safety conditions.

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