Hype for the Future 80D: More on the Palouse Region

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.

Hype for the Future 80B: Around Pullman, Washington

Introduction

Though not the county seat, the mid-sized City of Pullman is a notable community within the Palouse region and the largest community located within Whitman County, Washington, serving as the site of the main campus of Washington State University (WSU).

Notable Amenities

The flagship public university in the State of Washington is located within Pullman. However, further north along Route 195, the smaller community of Colfax has been historically known particularly for the Saint Ignatius Hospital. To the east, into the Moscow, Latah County, Idaho area, is the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, though the exact site of the location may have recently changed. Also of note on the Idaho side are the McConnell Mansion and the University of Idaho.