The Palouse region in the Pacific Northwest is known for its picturesque landscapes, agricultural heritage, and unique geological features. Those stunning hills in our homepage image were formed over tens of thousands of years, from dust and silt blown by the wind, known as loess. The Palouse"s fertile soil and climate make it ideal for farming and it is known for its wheat, barley, lentils, and other crops. With its beautiful rolling hills covered in patchworks of green and golden fields, it is often compared to Italy"s Tuscany region or the French countryside.
Palouse farmland, Washington state
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Burrowing owls
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Golling Waterfall, Salzburg, Austria
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Oktoberfest begins
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
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Denali National Park
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Autumnal equinox
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