Snake River Retreat

Farm Description

The Snake River Retreat features 1985 acres consisting of 3 separate tracts with views of the Snake River. Over 3,500 of Penawawa Creek frontage. Large shop with 2 bedroom living quarters that just needs your finishing touches and still leaves plenty of room left for storage or expansion. Barn is perfect for horses or continuing the cattle operations on the ranch. This ranch has been meticulously maintained and it shows

Land

Of the 1,985 acres which is grazing rangeland there is approximately 235 acres of wheat which farmed by a local tenant farmer. The fences have been meticulously maintained along with intensive weed control over the years make this a must see

Improvements

The property features a large solid barn and a newly constructed 40 x 56 shop with a 2 bedroom apartment inside. There is a new drilled well and 2 bedroom septic installed as well making this the perfect getaway or to live in while building a house with incredible Snake River views.

Recreation

Explore the outdoor adventures awaiting you in Whitman County, where hiking, camping, fishing, and more await in its scenic landscapes. Whitman County, home to Washington State University, offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts.

Embark on wildlife viewing excursions in natural areas like Kamiak Butte State Park and Wawawai County Park, where birdwatching opportunities abound. Take a leisurely drive along the Palouse Scenic Byway to marvel at the rolling hills and farmlands, perfect for capturing stunning photographs.

Don't miss out on the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail, ideal for biking, walking, or jogging while soaking in the beautiful surroundings. In Whitman County, outdoor recreation is a year-round affair, with winter bringing activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in designated areas throughout the county.

Whether you seek tranquility in nature or an adrenaline rush in the outdoors, Whitman County has something to offer for every adventurer.

Agriculture

The Snake River Retreat can easily handle 100 pairs of cattle allowing rotating grazing among 3 separate tracts of land.

General Operations

The land has been used over the years for wheat production and grazing cattle.

Region & Climate

Whitman County, WA has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be warm and dry, while winters are usually cold and wet. Spring and fall are moderate temperatures with varying precipitation levels. Rainfall is most frequent during winter months but the total amount of rain received annually is relatively low compared to other places in Washington State. Summer months typically have clear skies with minimal rainfall. This combination of temperature and precipitation makes Whitman County an ideal place for outdoor activities year-round.

Whitman County, Washington gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Whitman County averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in Whitman County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Whitman County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least.01 inches on the ground to measure.

History

Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington, has a population of 40,740 2000 Census and a land area of 2,159 square miles. The county was formed on November 29, 1871, and is named after Marcus Whitman, the missionary killed along with his wife Narcissa Prentiss Whitman 1808-1847 and 12 others by Cayuse in 1847. Whitman County is in the Palouse country, and is bordered by Spokane County to the north and a small part of Lincoln County at its northwest corner, by Adams County to the west and a small part of Franklin County at its southwest corner, by the Snake River to the south, and by the Idaho state line to the east. The county has a primarily agricultural history, with an emphasis on wheat today it ranks first in wheat production among Washington counties and second among counties in the nation it was also known for its fruit orchards along the Snake River before the 1970S, when lakes inundated them upon completion of the Little Goose and Lower Granite dams. Although agriculture remains significant, today higher education plays a larger role Washington State University WSU, located in Pullman, reported 18,690 students enrolled on the Pullman campus in 2005 and is the single largest employer in the county. Pullman, with a population in 2000 of 24,675 which includes Wsu's student population, is the largest town in Whitman County. The county seat, Colfax, recorded a population of 2,844 in the 2000 Census.

Location

Whitman County is a county among the 39 situated in Washington state. It ranks 22nd in terms of population, with an estimate of 47,973 residents according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county's largest city is Pullman, probably because of the student population of Washington State University. Even so, the county seat is established at Colfax, which also happens to be the county's second-largest city.

Whitman county comprises a section of the Palouse region with rolling and wide scenic landscape and is also part of the Pullman, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Most of its land is agricultural and ideal for farming dry peas, wheat, barley, and lentils.