Hells Canyon National Recreation Area contains the deepest river gorge in North America, along with over 650,000 acres of adjacent land. Scenic vistas that rival any on the continent can be found here, as well as world-class whitewater rafting, vast reaches of remote wilderness for hikers or horseback riders, and diverse and abundant wildlife.

Pullman, in the heart of Palouse Country's undulating wheat fields, is home to Washington State University. This collegiate part of the population lends to Pullman's cultural diversity. Gourmet bistros rub elbows here with bars, buffets and budget delis. Walk off dinner on quiet back country roads, wind through hills of wheat and past old grinding mills, now deserted and decrepit.

At the foot of the Blue Mountains and nestled between rolling green hills, Walla Walla is best known nationally for onions. But modern Walla Walla is about more than agriculture. A five hour drive from Seattle and four hours from Portland, Walla Walla has begun to build a reputation as the 'Napa Valley' of Washington. With close to sixty boutique wineries, the city is fast becoming a destination on wine selection alone. The newly refurbished downtown area is rich in history and character. Whitman College, a few blocks out of downtown proper, blends seamlessly with the aged walnut-trees and turn-of the century homes that gracefully line the streets of old Walla Walla.