PLAY & GROW! StaY THE PALOUSE IS PICTURE PERFECT PULLMANPULLMAN ACTIVITIES GUIDE 2018 INCLudes THE PALOUSE REGION Committed to a Strong Community Just as we invent new products to improve power grids in communities around the world, we find new ways to strengthen our own community on the Palouse every day. Visit www.selinc.com to learn more. Kate Jennings Photography SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES Pullman | PLAY 1 Pullman Activities Guide_Nov24 11/20/17 4:24 PM PPULLMANULLMAN ACTIVITIES GUIDE 2018 5 16 18 30 37 38 CONTENTS PLAY GROW 4 Welcome to Pullman 30 Chamber Directory 5 Play Outside 31 History of the Palouse 8 Play Inside 31 Pullman is Business Friendly Andrew Lang 12 Shop Local 32 Retire on the Palouse 13 Spring 34 Pullman at a Glance About Our Cover 14 Summer 35 Getting Settled 16 Fall 36 Education 17 Winter 37 Pullman Parks Born here on the Palouse, Evie Cusano is now a sophomore at Pullman High 18 Palouse Scenic Byway 38 Getting Involved School, she is currently taking a digital photography class and on her free time enjoys drawing, being active and taking portrait photos of her friends and family. 22 Photography Tips 39 Elected Officials 23 Taste 40 Programs & Benefits of Membership 25 25 Free Things To Do 42 Chamber Board Members STAY 45 Chamber Committees 46 Membership Directory 26 Lodging A publication of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce Alphabetical Membership Listings 28 Meet 60 415 N Grand Avenue, Pullman, WA 99163 (P) (509) 334-3565 • (F) (509) 332-3232 • (800) 365-6948 64 Getting Here pullmanchamber.com 2 Pullman | CONTENTS Pullman | CONTENTS 3 Majestic Nature PLAY Evie Cusano Evie Cusano Come play on the Palouse! The Washington State waterfall hiking trails, picnic tables, restrooms, overnight camping; ADA access is little more than an hour away, with clear evidence of the includes parking, restrooms, trails, shelter and campsites. Requires a prehistoric basalt topography that makes this area so unique. Discover Pass. For more information call (509) 646-9218. Take some award-winning photographs, say ‘cheese’ and you’ll find that at WSU Ferdinand’s Creamery in Pullman. STEPTOE BUTTE This quartzite butte rises 3,618 feet into the sky with a spectacular 360-degree view of the Palouse. You can drive, bike or hike the 3.1 HIGHLIGHTS ON THE PALOUSE miles to the top of the butte. Activities include bird watching, hang-gliding, and paragliding. You FLIGHT TOUR OF THE PALOUSE, PULLMAN may even catch sight of the resident moose. WELCOME Need a Discover Experience the unique beauty of the Palouse by air! This For more information call (509) 337-6457. is an opportunity to gaze at the rolling hills and Pass in Pullman? communities of Moscow and Pullman with an PULLMAN’S WALK OF FAME Get one at Walmart WELCOME TO PULLMAN So much to explore! at 1690 SE Harvest. endless view. Contact Inter-State Aviation for Located in downtown Pullman, granite For a complete For a complete list rates and scheduling at (509) 332-6596 or tiles are inlaid in the sidewalks starting list of attractions, visit wdfw.wa.gov/ ULLMAN ROUD Hat WE ARE visit inter-stateaviation.com at the corner of Main Street and #P P ! T ! licensing/vendors/ including directions, Kamiaken to commemorate past Pullman #GoCougs! #PullmanSD! We are very much that, too! downloadable WSU CREAMERY & mayors, past WSU presidents, distinguished county/Whitman/ brochures and more FERDINAND'S, PULLMAN Pullman residents, and WSU sports figures. Pullman is a close-knit family and a caring and supportive community, where public safety, social services, education, wellness, environment, visit pullmanchamber. For a brochure call (509) 334-3565 or visit economic development and infrastructure are topics that we value. As we strive to continually reach our future vision for Pullman, our qualities The 2017 favorite flavor “Huckleberry com/visit-pullman/ pullmanchamber.com are unmistakable. Ripple” ice cream took the national Big things-to-do-in- Scoop award! The shop features gourmet ice The small-town comfort is clear for residents and visitors alike. In addition to athletic and cultural amenities provided by Washington State pullman cream, soda fountain treats and is home to the University, our local theatres, school district and Parks and Recreation department are active and rewarding for all ages. world-famous Cougar Gold Cheese. The observation OUTDOOR AdveNture We are surrounded by farmland richly defined by the highs and lows of the Palouse. What is ‘the Palouse’? A region 3-4,000 miles in size, filled room is open to the public. Phone (509) 335-2141 or The Palouse makes access to the great outdoors possible within minutes. with distinct geological formations created by a wave of volcanic activity millions of year ago, followed by floods from Montana, then fine silt from visit public.wsu.edu/~creamery Wiggle your toes in the sand at the Dunes, bike the 38 miles of paved prehistoric wind storms. All of these forces created the beauty of the gently rolling hills, with soil so fertile for the wheat, peas, barley and lentils trails, or play a round of golf at one of seven golf courses. Grab your that are abundantly produced in our region. WSU GRIZZLY BEAR CENTER, PULLMAN camera before you go, there are countless opportunities around for With plenty to do and to see, the Pullman Chamber of Commerce is close at hand to offer more suggestions. Stay current with our local Live grizzly bears up close! The only facility like it in the world, it studies award winning shots! the effects of hibernation and how the heart can adapt to stressful events at pullmanchamber.com. Discover the three legs of the Palouse Scenic Byway, an incredible 208-mile journey through the area at PHOTOGRAPHING THE PALOUSE palousescenicbyway.org. Save the date and return to visit us for the National Lentil Festival on August 17th-18th, 2018. For more information visit conditions. No need to leave your car, you can watch the bears in their lentilfest.com two-acre outdoor enclosure (except in winter of course!) For more The Palouse region offers unparalleled beauty, a unique landscape, information call (509) 335-1119 or visit nrs.wsu.edu/research/bear- rural charm, four distinct seasons, and thousands of acres of Four seasons, light traffic, incredible photo opportunities and friendly faces make Pullman a great place to Play, Stay and Grow! center outstanding photo opportunities, however, 98% of the land in Whitman County is privately owned and landowners do not need to post Carol Cooper PALOUSE FALLS STATE PARK trespassing signs. Please stay on the roads and off property that does not belong to you. Heavy farm equipment uses county roads often, please Carol Cooper, Tourism Director A hidden oasis for the visitor emerging from the channeled scablands pull your vehicle far to the side, so that you do not interrupt their travel. [email protected] of arid southeastern Washington the falls cascade 198 feet into a round basalt-rock canyon, a drop longer than Niagara Falls. The park features 4 Pullman | PLAY >> WELCOME Pullman | PLAY 5 Late spring and early summer are certainly the best times of the year TRAIL OF THE COEUR D’ALENES for photographing greens and then the golden fields of wheat. May and This paved bike path follows the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way early June often have less stable weather, resulting in a bit more of a starting from Plummer. More than 71 miles of paved path takes you gamble for photographers on a tight schedule, but also hold greater over the Chatcolet Bridge at Heyburn State Park, along the shore of potential for dramatic light. Winter in the Palouse is often gray, but a Lake Coeur d’Alene and into the chain lakes region, through historic clear sunrise over fields freshly dusted with snow can be a real prize to a Silver Valley and ends in the high mountain splendor: an adventure for photographer lucky enough to be out at the right time. This is also the the entire family! For more information call (208) 682-3814 or visit Evie Cusano best time for raptor viewing. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Everybody’s doing it. Find photos/post photos of the Palouse on Extended trip planned? Secure vehicle parking is available at Wheatland facebook.com/PicturePerfectPalouse Express (509) 334-2001 GOLF HIKING PALOUSE RIDGE GOLF CLUB, PULLMAN MARY MINERVA MCCROSKEY STATE PARK’S An 18-hole Scottish links style course that is ranked SKYLINE DRIVE, PLUMMER, ID For a #8 for best Washington courses and is home This 5,300-acre ridgeline park is dedicated to pioneer women. complete list to WSU Men’s & Women’s PAC 12 Golf teams. McCroskey State Park's highlight is an 18-mile skyline drive through of courses With breathtaking views of the Palouse, and a challenging layout designed by John Harbottle III, the park on unpaved roads providing spectacular views of the rolling Palouse Ridge Golf Club/Rob Perry visit pullman Palouse country and access to 32 miles of multi-purpose trails. chamber. everything about it is striking. Come experience the 350+ acre site. Practice facility, pro shop, golf Facilities include a group day use shelter, primitive camping areas com and picnic areas. For more information call (208) 686-1308 or visit instruction, and a 7,000-square foot clubhouse with IDLER’S REST CONSERVATORY, MOSCOW take Mountain View Rd north then turn east on Idler’s Rest Road. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/maryminervamccroskey. fine dining. For more information and reservations Watch for signs. The Land Trust owns and manages Idler's Rest Nature aspx This conservatory is located just northeast of Moscow and offers idyllic call (509) 335-4342 or visit palouseridge.com Preserve, and people can find more information (i.e., directions, trail woods adjacent to Palouse farmland.