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Historic Uniontown, Washington – Palouse Dairy Barn

Historic Uniontown, Washington - Palouse Dairy Barn

The historic Dahmen Barn located in Uniontown, Washington. The barn was built in 1935, for Jack Dahmen, who used it for a commercial dairy operation until 1953. In addition to the old fashioned barn, this spot is known for the unique and beautiful “wheel” fence that surrounds it. Over 1000 wheels and other farming equipment make up the metal fence.

Steptoe Butte Sunrise – Palouse Country, Eastern Washington

Steptoe Butte Sunrise - Palouse Country, Eastern Washington

The Palouse Region of Washington state as viewed from Steptoe Butte. The Palouse is a rich agricultural region bordering Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, known for the growing of wheat and legumes. Its also known for its famous barns, and colorful rolling green hills, particularly in springtime.

Historic Francis Tate Barn – Wasatch Mountains

Historic Francis Tate Barn - Heber Valley - Wasatch Mountains

The historic Francis Tate Barn, in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. The barn is located in the Heber Valley near Solider Hollow. Deer Creek Reservoir which sits in the Provo River drainage, and stores water coming down from the Uinta Mountains to the east, is seen in the distance. Francis Tate, was an English emigrant, who established a dairy farm near the barn’s current location. The original barn was built in 1902, and a rebuilt barn following the design of the original was constructed in the run-up to the 2002 Winter Olympics.