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Getaways By Bill London
When Tim and I first came to Moscow we were entranced by the beauty of the surrounding country and spent many happy hours trolling the back roads in search of the perfect piece of land to buy. Along the way we discovered many hidden jewels: small, local cemeteries set out amongst the fields and farms. One in particular caught our fancy. Located north of Deary in the small community of Avon, we found this cemetery that had a glorious view of Mica Mountain. In fact we were so entranced we bought property out there and, of course, we thought we were the only ones to see the beauty of these ‘secret’ spots. Wrong again. Oh well, at least we have good company.
Bill London, Moscow Food Co-op’s very own newsletter editor extraordinaire, has written and published his latest guide to the Palouse focusing on the public places and community spaces of Latah County. Getaways highlights all 26 county cemeteries as well as bike paths, national forest campgrounds, city parks and the UI arboretum. You might be thinking, “How morbid to write a book about cemeteries!” But fear not. As Bill, Tim, and I (and countless others, I’m sure) have discovered, these cemeteries are often located on windswept hilltops with the most amazing views of the Palouse. While there may not be many gravestones, trees or other folks there, you will find a beautiful, quiet, secluded and off-the-beaten-track sojourn and a glimpse into another time. Bill has written a brief history of each of the 50 spots, complete with a map and detailed instructions on how find each of them. So surprise yourself and your family by taking a field trip in your own backyard. Who knows what you will learn? Getaways is available for $12 only at BookPeople and Moscow Food Co-op. |
