The Palouse

Home to the nation’s richest crops of wheat, barley, lentils, and chickpeas.

Explore the picturesque—a photographer’s paradise. Begin your journey with a trip to Steptoe Butte, where the viewpoint offers a stunning patchwork quilt of fields. Learn about the area’s history, including the 1858 battle that secured safe passage for settlers and the man for whom the butte is named, Cashup Davis, who once built a hotel atop it. Next, enjoy lunch at Washington State University, the only U.S. university where meals are based on locally sourced ingredients. Afterward, meet with WSU’s Agricultural Department for a hands-on lesson on wheat production and cross-pollination in the Palouse. Visit Ferdinand’s Creamery to learn how Cougar Gold Cheese is made, taste the curd, and indulge in their ice cream. On the return trip to Spokane, stop at a local farm to hear about the wheat-growing process in detail.

Includes transportation, tour guide, all attraction fees, lunch and a complimentary Nspire Magazine