At the far southeastern corner of Washington State, lies one of the most prolific wine growing regions in the United States. A perfect nexus of geography, climate and sunshine creates the perfect storm for Walla Walla's unique terroir that creates wines of tremendous complexity.
One of the newest sites in the US National Parks system, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is the location of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 where Colonel Chivington and the First Colorado Calvary, Third Colorado Calvary, and First New Mexico Volunteers slaughtered 150-200 Native Americans, mostly women, children, and the elderly.