Nice public library for a small town. Free WiFi, as well as decent sit-down spaces…read more One AWESOME thing about this library is a sit-down space in the children's section that is dedicated to a young Colfax boy who drowned several years ago. He loved the library and they dedicated space for other children and their parents to sit down and read a book.

Very well organized library, I found what I was looking for and the staff was helpful. Parking can…read morebe tricky to find at times, but it usually isn't a big deal.

This is a relatively short, easy hike. It can be tricky to find and easy to miss so make sure you…read morefollow the directions on the website. There are a couple of small signs at the trail head. The hike itself is a little overgrown at certain points but nothing you can't get through. I wouldn't bring young children here though. Watch out for the stinging nettles! My boyfriend and I made the mistake of wearing shorts and we kept getting stung. My legs still ache a little. The bottom of the hike is pretty bushy and shady but the top leads to a nice hill with wild flowers, views of the wheat fields, and a great vantage point to view the surrounding area. We didn't see any wildlife besides a few birds (which were chirping beautifully throughout the hike). If you're looking for a simple place to go and relax, you should give it a try! It's now maintained by the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute--remember to keep it clean! There's a cute little guest book about 10-15 minutes into the trail where the actual PCEI sign is.

This place is a birding Mecca in the spring. I counted 21 species in an hour and still had a few…read morecalls I could not recognize. Well maintained trails. Quiet venue except for oodles of singing birds! Leashed pups only, please, for good reason.

This was such a great stop on our self guided tour of Colfax! The gentleman who was working gave us…read morea very detailed tour of the house and cabin and was so helpful and friendly. 10/10!

The Perkins House is such a Colfax gem. This historic Victorian home was originally completed in…read more1887, then fell into deep disrepair to the point that it was nearly torn down, but was rescued by the town and the Whitman County Historical Society in 1973. They completely restored it, and it's now filled with turn-of-the-century decor, and my favorite, insanely amazing wallpapers everywhere. The tours are free and self-guided, and there are lots of great informational plaques throughout the home. Outside you can walk the garden areas, view the log cabin that the Perkins initially lived in, or relax on one of two bench swings. Be sure to notice the resident bee colony that lives in the front second floor wall!

A great slice of roadside America! Along the river, with a small park surrounding it, and a big…read moreparking area just next to it, the Codger Pole is a great little novelty stop. Afterwards, grab yourself a sandwich & coffee at Fonk's, browse Thrifty Grandmothers and the Dusty Attic, then get back on the road refreshed!

Good reads, even in this small town! Donna and Diane the librarians are the greatest!read more

The historical park is an interesting concept as it covers 38 sites located across the states of…read moreIdaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It just shows how large the territory used by the Nez Perce was (and when you look at the size of their reservation now, sadly how small and confined they are now). There's a museum at the park headquarters which goes into the culture of the Nez Perce and how it was changed and evolved with the introduction of horses, white settlers, and to the present. If you're also looking into the history of the region, one stop is Canoe Camp, where the Nez Perce helped Lewis and Clark by feeding them and to carve the canoes that took them to the Pacific Ocean Captains. The Corps of Discovery spent more time among the Nez Perce than any other group they encountered in their journey, and entrusted them with their horses and gear as they embarked on their final leg of their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Very cool free National Park. Loads of easy parking and a very nice, but small, museum. There is…read morealso a video they run in the theater to give you more history on the area and Nez Perce Tribe. I spoke with Ranger Robert for a bit, what a nice, easy going guy. This is a good stop if you want to learn about the area.

Fabulous service that exceeded all expectations. The smell of kettle corn and a friendly dog…read morerelaxed my nerves. The staff was kind and empathetic. I had everything I needed in under 10 minutes.

I haven't gone in to the new location (it used to be by the old railroad cars/train station on the…read morenorth side of downtown), but they were super helpful over the phone so I didn't even have to make a trip. I think this isn't an official state agency, but a private office that contracts to provide licensing services, so maybe there are slightly more fees than going straight to the state, but if so, I haven't noticed them. Even if there are fees, it's totally worth it because it's fast and they're helpful, pretty much the opposite of the official state agency offices (in Seattle, at least). When I have gone in in person (which I've done at least 5 times over the last decade), I have always quickly gotten what I needed (plates for a new car, replace lost tabs after moving, etc.), as compared to "take a number and wait" in state offices. The only two improvements I could ask for are: 1) for them to be open on Saturday so I don't have to take time off work, and 2) last time I was there in person (Nov 2017), the lady wasn't as friendly as usual, but she was still helpful and quick, so it's still five stars!