The Palouse country of Eastern Washington is a consistent visual treat. Having been "discovered" in the last ten years or so, there are now various organized tours that visit several time a year. Those of us lucky enough to live near the Palouse understand what a treasure trove it is, and we are constantly seeking those special pieces that are unusually beautiful or simply extraordinary. Here are just a few of the hidden, and not so hidden Palouse treasures that I've found.

A brief word about "Sky Creek": Occaisonally, I will manipulate an image for effect. This is one of those images. The straight image is nice enough, but I saw the potential for an image that was more about the emotional response that I was having... this is my attempt to bring those emotions closer to the surface.