The Palouse – 2024
The Palouse Valley in southeastern Washington. One of the most vibrant, picturesque places I have ever seen. It is characterized by gentle rolling hills covered with wheat fields. The hills were formed over tens of thousands of years from wind blown dust and silt, called “loess”, from dry regions to the south west.
The hills look like giant sand dunes because they were formed in much the same way. In the spring they are lush shades of green when the wheat and barley are young, and in the summer they are dry shades of brown when the crops are ready for harvest.
These pics were taken from the summit of Steptoe Butte, 3,612 foot high. It does cost to enter the park and drive to the top, but it is worth it!
Visit Steptoe Butte State Park
Colors of the Palouse
The Safflower Fields in the Palouse are home to the Red Winged Blackbirds. The contrast of colors almost hurts your eyes.
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