Region 9 is Washington's best kept secret.
The Palouse represents idyllic America
- a land of amber waves and warm-hearted people. The long,
peaceful roads are perfect for scenic driving. Rolling fields,
punctuated with historic towns, 19th-century architecture
and remnants of pioneer farms create a photographer's dream.
It is one of the richest wheat-growing regions in the world,
but the Palouse is far more than just picturesque farm country.
Ride a raft down, and a jet boat up, the Snake River through
Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. Nearby,
take in spectacular Palouse Falls, where the Palouse River
tumbles 198 feet over layers of basalt lava deposited here
during the last Ice Age. Keep your eyes open for Rocky Mountain
elk, bighorn sheep, deer, cougar and black bear. If skiing
is your passion, shoosh through deep powder (300 annual inches)
on the slopes of the nearby Blue Mountains.
Find out more about the specific Chambers in the region
by visiting the individual counties. Adams County
Whitman County
Franklin County
Walla Walla County
Columbia County
Garfield County
Asotin County
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