It was my goal this past New Years to get out and see Washington State. Well Palouse, Washington was on the list. I planned to drive over from Seattle to capture, what I have seen in other images, the beautiful wheat fields close to harvest time, mid to late July.

Palouse is in close proximity to Pullman, Washington, probably the most well known town in Whitman County, home of Washington State University Cougars.

I drove into Palouse late, after dark, so I got a hotel room, and set the alarm for sunrise. At 4:30a.m. I grabbed my gear and headed out to capture my rolling hills I have thought about so often. I drove up to Steptoe Butte, constructed of quartzite, towering 3600 feet over the surrounding terrain – I figured this was the spot. When I reached the top, I was in disbelief of the beautiful quilted hills that surrounded this butte. I had never seen anything like it…and in my own state, who knew?

Most all of the neighboring towns were a sight to be seen as well. Linking these charming towns were golden, rolling hills of wheat that stretched on for miles. A favorite, and certainly photographic scene was found in Uniontown. A nationally known barn, because of a wonderfully constructed fence of over 1000 wagon wheels, was waiting to be shot by yet another visitor.
If you’re into photography, or just love to drive the byways of America’s small towns, Whitman County in Washington is a must see!

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