Palouse Scenic Byway gains three entrance signs

North, south and west entrances to the Palouse Scenic Byway are now marked.

Three new gateway signs were installed in September to inform travelers of the route, which was established in 2001, with federal and state grants.

The signs represent the latest step in the long-term project. The final sign was installed Sept. 26.

“When working with federal and state grants, you have to cross a lot of T’s and dot a lot of I’s,” said Vicki Leeper, Coordinator of the Palouse Scenic Byway Commission.

The design of the signs began with a suggestion from Tim Myers, Director of Whitman County Parks, to use...