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
Today in History
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It s Bermuda s big day
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A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Art in the chapel
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Happy holidays!
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Working for that cliffside view
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Burrowing owls
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Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
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Valentines Day
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Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain
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Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
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Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
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Bat Week
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A step toward freedom
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Avatar Mountains, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
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Cherry blossom season in Tokyo
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Asteroid Day
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Indian Independence Day
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A night of art and culture
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Why does this panda cub look so happy?
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Here comes summer
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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International Womens Day
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Gdańsk on the banks of the Motława, Poland
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The Grand Départ: Tour de France begins
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Roman theater of Cartagena, Spain
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Old Fortress, Corfu, Greece
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Porto Cathedral, Portugal
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The Gothic Gate in the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, Czechia
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National Trails Day
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