Adventure in Every Direction.Explore the iconic sights of the Palouse, from the heights of Steptoe Butte to the energy of WSU—all just minutes from your quiet home base.
Steptoe Butte State Park
The View: Drive to the summit for a 360-degree panoramic view of the rolling wheat fields. It is a world-class destination for photographers and sightseers alike.
WSU
Go Cougs: Only a short drive to Pullman. Visit the beautiful campus, catch a game, or grab some world-famous Cougar Gold Cheese at Ferdinand’s.
Palouse Falls State Park
The Landmark: Visit Washington’s official state waterfall. A stunning basalt canyon and a powerful drop make this a “must-see” day trip.
The Palouse River & Backroads
The Drive: Meander through the scenic backroads between Garfield, Palouse, and Potlatch. Perfect for spotting local wildlife and vintage farm machinery.
McCroskey State Park
The Skyline: Take the “mail-route” out of Farmington to Skyline Drive for incredible ridge-top views and peaceful forested trails.
Hells Canyon & Snake River
The Deepest Canyon: Take a jet boat tour through North America’s deepest canyon or visit the local dams and fish ladders along the Snake River.
Historic Elberton
The History: Visit turn of the century, site of the world’s largest prune dryer and explore the remnants of this historic “ghost town.”
Palouse Ridge Golf Club
The Links: Ranked as one of the best public courses in the country, offering 18 holes of championship golf with stunning Palouse vistas.
Local Eats & Brews
The Flavor: Visit Grumpy’s Tavern right here in Garfield, or head to the Palouse Caboose and Palouse Brewing for local craft food and drinks.