Yakima County
A Taste of Yakima Valley
Did you know that your Friday night IPA is likely made from juicy hops grown in Yakima, Washington? Or even the apple on your counter, and the sprig of mint in your salad? I’d say it’s well known to most Washington residents that Yakima Valley has a fascinating geographical and native history, killer views of…
Read MoreA Guide to Floating the Yakima River
Attracting many kids and adults with its refreshing and smooth water, floating the Yakima River on a hot summer day is a great activity to add to your itinerary between the months of June and September. Grab your friends and family and we will help you with the rest. With this easy to follow guide,…
Read MoreVisiting the Yakima Area Arboretum
As the weather begins to change and spring is upon us, it is finally time to stop being cooped up inside and spend some time in nature. After the extreme winter season, I am beyond ready to bask in the sun and enjoy the outdoors — especially at the Yakima Area Arboretum. With its claim…
Read MoreMust-Visit Yakima Valley Food Trucks
It’s taken a long time for the food truck scene to come to fruition in the Yakima Valley. But right now, it’s fair to say, the food truck frenzy is at its peak. Sure, there’s been plenty of taco trucks spotted throughout the valley for years, but it took a while for others to begin…
Read MoreMust-Visit Wineries in the Yakima Valley
I think it’s safe to say that as Washingtonians, we are pretty lucky people. We have breathtaking landscapes, enjoy actual seasons and don’t fear natural disaster the way many other states do. We are a center for technology, commerce and agriculture. The agriculture is what completely sets us apart though. Large software companies can always…
Read MoreYakima’s Fresh Hop Ale Festival
Certain locales lend themselves to be a perfect host for specialty events; from cheese festivals in Wisconsin to a pizza competition in New York and Chicago or BBQ cookoffs in Kansas City, Memphis or pretty much anywhere in the great state of Texas. None of those destinations can hold a candle to one of the…
Read MoreNorthtown Coffeehouse Yakima, Washington Day 25 of The 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Drink coffee get hitched. Northtown Coffeehouse in Yakima is in the historic Yakima Train Depot. When Edie and I arrived on a sunny Saturday afternoon the shop was busy with several people enjoying coffee and conversation. There was also passionate Dungeons and Dragons game in progress. One of the interesting items about Northtown Coffeehouse is…
Read MoreMak Daddy Coffee Roasters Yakima, Washington Day 4 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Mid Afternoon Coffee Break. I started my day early and had put a couple of hundred miles in already when I arrived at Mak Daddy Coffee. It was mid afternoon and I needed a pick me up. Walking into the shop I was impressed with how clean and inviting it was. There were a lot…
Read MoreOur Love of Apples
Washington Originals Our lovely Evergreen State, Washington, produces around 2.5 million TONS of apples per year. That’s a lot of apples. And it’s a lot of orchard acreage as well, around 175,000 acres to be exact. So, while we produce 60% (if not more) of the nations’ apples- it kind of leads one to ask…
Read MoreThe Hisey Dinosaur Park
In the Yakima Valley dinophiles can find an outdoor paradise filled with various dinosaur statues. Built back in the early ’90s, this dino-park went from a single sculpture to around thirty, thanks to the residents of Granger. Originally built as a way to “revitalize” the Main Street and downtown area, the Hisey Dinosaur Park has…
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