Enjoy a ride through the Palouse

The back roads of the Palouse are beautiful this time of year. But there’s a lot more to see if you traverse them on a motorcycle.

Last week, after looking at the cost of gas and the weather forecast, I rode my Harley-Davidson to work for the first time this summer.

I don’t have a fancy bike; it’s a simple Sportster – no flashy chrome, no windshield or fairing, no saddlebags. It’s kind of a modern day version of the iconic Triumphs James Dean and Marlon Brando rode decades ago.

Usually, I drive my car or pickup on multiple routes through the Palouse region from Colfax to Cheney to Ritzville or...