When the missus and I set off on a short walk through Palisades Park last weekend, I fully expected that the trail, which parallels BNSF’s Columbia River Line, would offer up magnificent views of downtown Spokane. What I didn’t expect—apart from the fact that the same trail bisects an active archery range—is this:
I’m a bit conflicted. Obviously this is illegal, but there are some pretty impressive skills on display here. And it’s big. The concrete on which it’s painted is part of an abutment enabling hikers to pass under the railroad tracks. It’s also more than a mile from the nearest road, which means that (1) this was a pretty dedicated effort, and (2) most people will never see it. Which I suppose is part of its charm—but also kind of a shame.
