Tumbling, bus trips, movies in the park and more. Local recreation organizers across the Yakima Valley make it a point to offer a little something for everybody throughout the summer. “We want to make sure these kids have opportunity that the big city kids do,” said Ron McHenry, executive director of the Prosser Boys and...
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In summertime, the Yakima River becomes a virtual highway, but not the kind where people are in a hurry to get where they’re going. They’re already there. On the warmest weekends of the summer, dozens, sometimes hundreds or even...
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The Yakima River is many things to many people. For sightseers, it’s a pastoral waterway with views that steal your attention from driving as you navigate Canyon Road, otherwise known as State Route 821. For people with obnoxious...
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When all else fails this summer, you don’t have to look very hard for some green grass, shady trees and a playground. City parks can be gems of recreation hidden in plain sight and within the city limits. And there is one for you...
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Golf in the Yakima Valley is a wide-ranging experience, with options for players of all ages and skill levels. There are high-end public courses, such as Apple Tree in Yakima and those at Suncadia Resort in Roslyn, entertaining...
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For many tourists, a trip to the Pacific Northwest means a trip to Mount Rainier National Park, where you might have a chance to see wildlife such as mountain goats, marmots and even black bears — not to mention awesome views of the...
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Even if you’ve never been there, if you hike at all in the Pacific Northwest you’ve heard of the Kendall Katwalk. The route voted fifth most popular on the Cascadian Trekkers’ 2013 heirarchy of “Big Five” hikes is named...
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Looking for a restaurant with a great view (or at least a place with a little breeze?) There are plenty of spots in the Yakima Valley with outdoor seating, perfect for a patio meal. Here are 10 worth checking out this summer: The...
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If you’ve lived in the Yakima area for any period of time, chances are you know something about the Yakima Greenway. It’s common to see walkers, runners and bicyclists using the paved pathway, which is currently 10 miles long,...
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