Introduction
The Palouse region specifically refers to a bi-state (sometimes tri-state) region around southeastern Washington and the central-to-southern Idaho Panhandle. Within the region, landscapes are generally hillier rather than mountainous as with the vast majority of regions elsewhere within either state or even the surrounding areas. The most notable of the places within the region is the City of Pullman, Washington, home to Washington State University (WSU).
Asotin County
Located at the extreme southeastern corner of the State of Washington, Asotin County primarily serves as the county with the Cities of Asotin and Clarkston in the region, generally along the Snake River opposite Lewiston, Idaho. The region, notable for the Nez Perce, is identifiable in the modern European-American story as the site of the Floch Hall Asotin County Fairgrounds and the Asotin Historical Society Museum.
To the north of the City of Asotin, the City of Clarkston is located within the northeastern portion of Asotin County to serve as a gateway to the western portion of the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Though not necessarily the primary gateway, the community of Clarkston hosts a number of local attractions, particularly in the scope of arts and crafts.
Nez Perce County
To the east of Asotin County is the State of Idaho, and specifically Nez Perce County. Today, the City of Lewiston is located relatively along the Clearwater River, with the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center further upstream. Within the area of the central city, the most notable attractions include the Nez Perce County Historical Society and the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Center and the Jack O’Connor Center are located to the south, thus further upstream along the Snake River. To the north along Route 95, a historical turnoff represents the significance of the area for Mackenzie’s Post and for serving as the first capital city in the State of Idaho.
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