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July
14

Great 55+ Communities in the Spokane Area (Beyond Mobile Home Parks)

When most people search for "55+ communities near Spokane," they expect a list of manufactured home parks. And while Spokane does have solid options in that category, the region's active adult housing scene has grown up a lot in recent years, think new-construction duplexes, gated cottage neighborhoods, and resort-style apartment living with real amenities. If you're 55 or older and looking for something with a little more architecture and a little less "park," here's where to start.

What Counts as a 55+ Community?

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June
26

Spokane's Best Garden Centers & Home Decor Shops for Summer Refreshes


Published: June 2025 | Reading time: 7 min


Something about a Spokane summer makes you want to spruce things up. Maybe it's the long, golden evenings that remind you the back patio could use a few more planters. Maybe it's the light pouring through the windows on a clear July morning that suddenly makes the living room feel like it needs something fresh. Or maybe it's just that this city, in full summer bloom, is so beautiful that your own space deserves to keep up.

Whatev...

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June
23

Summer in Spokane: 10 Reasons People Love Living Here


Published: June 2025 | Reading time: 8 min


Ask anyone who lives in Spokane what they love most about this city, and there's a good chance they'll pause for a second, not because they can't think of anything, but because they're trying to figure out where to start.

Spokane summers are genuinely special. With highs averaging a comfortable 85°F, virtually no humidity, and July clocking in as the sunniest month in Washington State (with up to 24 clear days) the season arrives like a reward after a c...

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June
19

Why Spokane Continues to Attract Retirees from Across the Country


Published: June 2025 | Reading time: 8 min


Something is happening in Eastern Washington. Year after year, retirees from California, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, and beyond are packing up and making the move to Spokane and they're not looking back.

It's not a coincidence, and it's not just word of mouth. Forbes named Spokane one of the best places to retire for multiple consecutive years, including its 2025 list, citing affordability, safety, quality of life, and access to healthcare. In...

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June
16

Some of Spokane's Most Accessible Neighborhoods 


Published: June 2025 | Reading time: 7 min


Spokane may be known as a car-friendly city, but tucked within the Inland Northwest's second-largest city are pockets of genuine, day-to-day accessibility; neighborhoods where a morning coffee run, an afternoon stroll through a rose garden, or an evening farmers market are all just feet from your front door.

Here are some spotlights on a few communities in and around Spokane that have great accessibility.


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