This area is characterized by beautiful rolling hills, lush green dunes and rich deep soil.
The steepest slopes may reach 50% slope while the lowest low ranges from 5 to 130 cm deep.
Large areas of level land are rare.
These two influences had a huge impact on the native plants.
Now the majority of the Palouse prairie is farmland and towns.
These amazing photos of the Palouse were taken byRyan McGinty.
The following collection of photos were taken byChris Froelich
Sources:1,2,3,4
