Get a taste of the Valley in Prosser

Prosser Get a taste of the Valley in Prosser

If you’re looking for a wine tour this summer, you better not miss Prosser. Located less than an hour south of Yakima, this self-declared “Birthplace of Washington Wine” boasts more than 30 wineries and several events to help you get a taste of the Valley. First is the 10th annual Art Walk and Wine Gala on July 20....

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Community at heart of small Upper Valley towns

Naches Community at heart of small Upper Valley towns

The small towns that dot the Upper Yakima Valley may seem like don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-them communities to many visitors, but they’d be wrong. Each is full of stops worth a second look. In Tieton, visitors can enjoy the...

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It’s great outdoors: See for yourself on any of Yakima’s many hiking trails

West Valley It’s great outdoors: See for yourself on any of Yakima’s many hiking trails

Outside of downtown, the city of Yakima offers a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, boasts an expansive collection of local history, a garden of vintage neon signs and...

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Agricultural roots on display in Union Gap

Union Gap Agricultural roots on display in Union Gap

Some people head to Union Gap for the shopping. Others, for the tractors. The city is home to the Central Washington Agricultural Museum, and tractor-themed events happen all summer, including the Tractor Pull on June 23, a Tractor...

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Hop a wagon to tour Toppenish’s many murals

Zillah Toppenish Wapato Hop a wagon to tour Toppenish’s many murals

As you drive through Toppenish, you may notice a trend: A lot of the buildings are covered in paintings. Seventy-four of them, actually. The city is home to the annual Mural in a Day festival, which was  June 1 this year. Each year,...

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Skewered Apple brings barbecue back to Selah

Featured Communities Skewered Apple brings barbecue back to Selah

The small city of Selah bookends summer with its main events: The Selah Community Days festival in mid-May and the Tree Top Skewered Apple BBQ Championship on Sept. 7-8. This is the second year the Skewered Apple will be held at Tree...

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Quilt trail joins Ellensburg art scene

Ellensburg Quilt trail joins Ellensburg art scene

Ellensburg offers Old West charm in the arts-friendly setting of a college town. Summers in E’burg, as the locals call it, are packed with events showcasing the city’s arts culture and fun-loving attitude: From the self-guided Art...

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History, prehistory come alive in Lower Valley

Featured Communities History, prehistory come alive in Lower Valley

In the Lower Valley, a small cluster of towns offers visitors a taste of history, plenty of sunshine and good old-fashioned fun. In Sunnyside, the largest city in the Lower Valley at just over 15,000 people, a growing farmers market...

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New theater, concert series and farmers market add to downtown fun

Downtown Yakima New theater, concert series and farmers market add to downtown fun

Home to a growing arts scene, numerous tasting rooms, festivals, antique stores, fantastic restaurants and a weekly farmers market, downtown Yakima is a good place to start when looking for fun this summer. And it’s getting even...

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