Palouse Falls, Waterfall in Franklin County, United States.
The Palouse Falls drops 198 feet into a deep canyon, forming a vertical cascade surrounded by tall basalt cliffs along the Palouse River.
The falls originated during the last ice age when massive Missoula Floods carved through the Columbia River Basalt, creating the current geological formation.
Native Palouse Indians named the falls Aput Aput, meaning Falling Water, reflecting their long connection to this natural formation in eastern Washington.
The state park includes paved pathways to viewing areas, picnic tables, information displays, and restroom facilities for visitors throughout the year.
In 2014, local elementary school students successfully campaigned to designate Palouse Falls as the official state waterfall of Washington.
Location: Franklin County
Part of: Palouse River
Website: https://parks.state.wa.us/559/Palouse-Falls
GPS coordinates: 46.66340,-118.22371
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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