The vibrant and flourishing city of Pasco, Washington, which comprises one-third of the beautiful Tri Cities area and is considered to be the fastest-growing city in the entire state, is not only marked by its net percentage growth and abundance of attractions, but also by its colorful history.
Pasco and its surrounding area was first put on the map in 1805, when, on October 16, the Lewis and Clark Expedition made its way into the region. Their journey there involved recording the details of their experience, in particular of a camping site that is now known as Sacagawea State Park. However, before the famous exploration of Lewis and Clark, the Pasco region was home to many Indian tribes who were drawn to the mild weather and abundance of fish alongside the banks of the Columbia River, as well as the Snake and Yakima Rivers...[more Pasco Washington History].
