Spokane, WA

Wow, it seems every day the cost of gasoline just climbs higher and higher and higher. I don’t want the answer is, but don’t you wish that someone would actually come up with a plan, one that would work? Me too, but hey, let’s not get into politics, we have enough time to do that.

We are in the hight of the summer vacation period and we need a solution. Boy do I have one for you! A Staycation! A staycation is where you take your vacation but you don’t leave our home. You find awesome things to do in the area within a tank of gas or less and save your gas money to spend on some awesome local events, activities and functions. Here at OneThousandThingsTodo.com, our writers have put together some amazing ideas for activities for you and your family. If you are looking to have all the fun of an expensive vacation but want to sleep in your own bed each night, and save money from those high gas prices, then plan a Staycation!

Here are some great ideas for you and your family’s Staycation:

• A fun day at Millwood Park - pool, horseshoes and more!
• Strawberry picking at Greenbluff
• Summer fun at Shadle Park - playground and splash park
• Millwood Farmer’s Market
• Bowl & Pitcher Riverside Park
• Fun at Skyview Park
• Lazer tag
• Swimming at Boulder Beach and picnicking
• Lawn bowling and tennis at Mission Park
• Wonderland Fun Center - lazer tag, go carts and batting cages

There are so many more things to do in the area, just search our site. If you are willing to go to Coeur d’Alene and that area, read all about the Staycation ideas here.