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Palouse Scenic Byway

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Palouse Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in Washington.

The Palouse Scenic Byway is a Washington State Scenic and Recreational Highway in Whitman County, Washington that follows seven different highways in the Palouse region: SR 26 from the Adams county line to Colfax; SR 27 from Pullman to Tekoa; SR 194 from Almota to Pullman; US 195 from the Idaho state line to Spokane county line; SR 271 from Oakesdale to Rosalia; SR 272 from Colfax to Palouse; and SR 278 from Rockford to Idaho state lineFrom Wikipedia — Palouse Scenic Byway, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Top locations in Washington

Comet FallsWaterfall
Comet FallsPierce County · 1,501 m
Christine FallsWaterfall
Christine FallsPierce County · 1,125 m
Lake WashingtonLake
Lake WashingtonKing County · 5 m
Mount RainierMountain Peak
Mount RainierPierce County · 4,392 m
Mount AdamsMountain Peak
Mount AdamsYakima County · 3,745 m
Mount BakerMountain Peak
Mount BakerWhatcom County · 3,176 m
Glacier PeakMountain Peak
Glacier PeakSnohomish County · 3,180 m
Cattle Point LightLighthouse
Cattle Point LightSan Juan County
Mount OlympusMountain Peak
Mount OlympusJefferson County · 2,307 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.