This 1,100 acre site includes the summit of a 3,375' mountain (Antoine Peak) that forms a prominent and spectacular backdrop to the Cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Newman Lake. In this second phase of the acquisition, we are requesting funds to purchase 370 acres. Spokane County wants to protect this land because of the critical nature of its habitat for wildlife, to protect its million dollar viewshed, and to open up this premier "watchable wildlife" area to the nearly half-million residents of Spokane County. It is rare, if not unique, for a natural area of this size and diversity to be within one mile of an Urban Growth Boundary. This site offers a broad range of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, wildlife watching, equestrian trails, mountain biking, picnicking, trail running, and cross country skiing. It is part of an important wildlife corridor that stretches north to Mt.Spokane State Park and up into the Selkirk Mountains. It is used year round by elk, moose, black bear, deer and many other mammals. Many permanent and intermittent streams transect the property providing critical water. It also helps recharge the Rathdrum Prairie-Spokane Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for over 500,000 people. Over 8 Federal or State Species with Special Status use the area. This is an opportunity to purchase and protect 370 very unique urban acres - an area offering tremendous ecological, scenic and recreational value for all residents of the State of Washington, especially Spokane.