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The region where Kennewick (which means “winter paradise” in the Yakama Nation tongue) now stands was nothing but arid land with a carpet of bunch grass until the late 1800s, when the first of a series of irrigation projects began to convert sagebrush country into farmland. In 1957 the Kennewick Highland irrigation project was completed; it now supplies water to more than 20,000 acres that support crops of alfalfa, corn and beans. Reinforced by the huge hydroelectric dams harnessing the lower bend of the Columbia River, Kennewick's economy also is supported by chemical and agricultural processing.

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EDITOR PICKWhere to Go for an Anniversary Trip, Based on Your Celebration YearAAA Travel Editor, Katie Broome04/07/2023 : A romantic getaway is the perfect anniversary gift for couples who like to travel. Here are the best romantic hotels for each anniversary based on the traditional gifts.Where to Go for an Anniversary Trip, Based on Your Celebration Year
ARTICLEKennewick The region where Kennewick (which means “winter paradise” in the Yakama Nation tongue) now stands was nothing but arid land with a carpet of bunch grass until the late 1800s, when the first of a series of irrigation projects began to convert sagebrush country into farmland. In 1957 the Kennewick Highland irrigation project was completed; it now supplies water to more than 20,000 acres that support crops of alfalfa, corn and beans. Reinforced by the huge hydroelectric dams harnessing the lower bend of the Columbia River, Kennewick's economy also is supported by chemical and agricultural processing.Kennewick
NATIONAL PARKBeaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is part of the huge complex of national forests occupying most of southwestern Montana. In 1996, Deerlodge National Forest's 1,194,124 acres (nearly 100 square miles) were combined with Beaverhead National Forest to form an outdoor recreation area encompassing more than 3.3 million acres.Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
NATIONAL PARKBig Hole National Battlefield Big Hole National Battlefield is 10 miles west of Wisdom on SR 43. Covering 655 acres of Nez Perce National Historical ParkBig Hole National Battlefield
NATIONAL PARKBitterroot National Forest Bitterroot National Forest is in Montana and Idaho. The Montana section curves around the headwaters of the Bitterroot River, reaching into the Sapphire and Bitterroot ranges. This is a region of strong contrasts, with rolling subalpine woodland, open parks and lakes, and jagged, glaciated peaks and canyons.Bitterroot National Forest
NATIONAL PARKBoise National Forest In south-central Idaho, lakes, abandoned mines and ghost towns amid ponderosa pine and Douglas fir dot the 2,612,000 acres of mountainous terrain that make up the Boise National Forest. Large areas of the forest serve as summer range for big game. Black bears, wolves, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mule deer and elk inhabit the woods. Upland game birds including chukars, sage grouse, Hungarian partridges and turkeys roam the backcountry. Salmon, trout and bass thrive in the cold, clear rivers, streams and reservoirs.Boise National Forest
NATIONAL PARKChallis National Forest Challis National Forest
NATIONAL PARKClearwater National Forest In the northeastern part of the state, large stands of tall trees and many miles of clear, fast-running streams and rivers characterize the rugged, mountainous Clearwater National Forest. Scenic Clearwater National Forest
NATIONAL PARKColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Following the Columbia River in both Oregon and Washington, the scenic area consists of 292,500 acres of sheer cliffs, mountainous forestland, hilly deciduous woods and grassy plains. The Oregon section extends from the Sandy River near Troutdale about 80 miles east to the Deschutes River. Rain forests and waterfalls, characteristic of the area's western end, give way east of the mountains to oak woods and grasslands.Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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