The Palouse Was Named The Most Beautiful Place In Washington And We Have To Agree
It’s hard to decide what the most beautiful place in Washington is, considering it’s a state full of natural beauty. From our looming snow-capped mountains to our stunning waterfalls and temperate rainforest, there’s truly something for everyone here. But recently, The Active Times listed the Palouse region as the most visually stunning spot in the Evergreen State. And while every Washingtonian is entitled to have their own favorite place, we can see why the Palouse was the clear winner.
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It's characterized by its gentle rolling hills covered with wheat fields.
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When you're here, you can't help but breathe deeply and relax.
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That glacier flour washed out from the glaciers and accumulated in Glacial Lake Missoula. When the Missoula Flood happened, it created some lakes that eventually dried up, leaving behind monumental quantities of silt. Then, strong winds blew in the silt and dust to where it settled out into the hills we see today.
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Recently, more vineyards have appeared in the southern part of the Palouse near Walla Walla.
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But there's never a bad time to be here. It's always gorgeous.
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The next time you find yourself in Eastern Washington, come take a drive down these country roads and see it for yourself.
When was the last time you visited the Palouse?
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