For more information and an updated schedule visit ĭon’t forget to stop at Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe for a scoop or some legendary Cougar Gold cheese. WSU’s Bear Center is dedicated to research, education, and conservation of bears, and during the non-hibernation season (April through October) you can watch the bears meander around in their enclosure located at the intersection of Grimes Way and Terre View Drive. Home to Washington State University, there is plenty to do in this college town. Related: Gorgeous Waterfalls to See in Washington Pullman If coming from Spokane or from the east, Palouse Falls is worth the additional miles and travel time (about 1.5 hours from Colfax). Tip: If heading to the Palouse Scenic Byway from Seattle or elsewhere in Western Washington, this should be your first stop. The 94-acre park has a picnic area and shelter, as well as designated walking paths, and it’s ADA accessible. Palouse Falls was designated the state waterfall in 2014, after elementary school students at nearby Washtucna School petitioned the legislature. Located off Highway 261, the 200-foot-tall waterfall thunders over the characteristic brown rock ledges of Eastern Washington, and it’s especially impressive in spring and early summer during runoff season. If you’ve never been to this park, prepare to be dazzled. Palouse Scenic Byway Attractions and Towns Palouse Falls State Park Photo Credit: /chinaface You can also base yourself in Pullman to explore the attractions over multiple days. Head south from Spokane or start from the west with a visit to the breathtaking Palouse Falls State Park. ![]() There’s no right or wrong way to drive the Palouse Scenic Byway. The route includes Highway 195 in additional to other area highways such as Highway 27 and Highway 26, so there are many options for where to start. How to Road Trip the Palouse Scenic Byway Highway 195 cuts south from Spokane to Pullman and beyond, offering the chance to explore small towns and sightseeing destinations. Covering the southeast corner of the state, the Palouse is best known for its photogenic rolling hills and farmland. ![]() A road trip along the Palouse Scenic Byway is one of the best ways to experience Washington’s Palouse Region.
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