Palouse Falls State ParkPalouse Falls, dropping from a height of 200 feet, is just a hop, skip and a jump from Lewis and Clark Trail State Park. Located 17 miles southeast of Washtucna, Palouse Falls State Park is quite popular amongst visitors to Washington’s outdoors attractions. The park features 105 acres of unmatched beauty, with ten primitive camping sites available. Native Americans originally referred to the falls as “Aputapat” until the name was changed to venerate the Palouse Indian culture. It is also an important site of archeological relevance and is characterized by the unique geology of hanging coulees, cataracts, plunge pools, kolk created potholes, rock benches, and buttes. The Marmes Rock Shelter is the site of the famous 1968 archeological dig when the “Marmes Man” was found and recovered from the ground. The “Marmes Man” is of the oldest human remains found in the western hemisphere aged at approximately 10,000 years old. Visitors can enjoy bird watching and wildlife viewing while exploring the land. |
