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Home of the Historical "TEAPOT DOME" service station Zillah's Visitor Center
“The Heart of Wine Country”
A Great Place To Visit! A Great Place To Live!
Centrally located for your wine-tasting tour.
Visit many wineries just minutes away, and then return to Zillah and enjoy good old-fashioned hospitality in an All-American town.
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Discover All The Yakima Valley Has To Offer Wineries ..................................................... 7 - 12
Sunnyside ........................................................ 51
Wine Map ..................................................10 - 11
Union Gap ................................................ 52 - 55
Yakima ......................................................13 - 21
Selah ........................................................ 56 - 57
Calendar of Events .................................. 22 - 23
Moxee .............................................................. 58
Dining ........................................................24 - 25
Naches ............................................................. 59
Hops & Breweries .................................... 26 - 27
White Pass / Chinook Pass ............................ 60
Recreation ................................................ 28 - 29
Fort Simcoe ..................................................... 61
Sports ...................................................... 30 - 31
Grandview ........................................................ 62
Golf ........................................................... 32 - 33
Higher Education ............................................. 63
Yakima Greenway..................................... 34 - 35
Rodeos ..................................................... 64 - 65
Granger .................................................... 36 - 37
Casinos & Bingo .............................................. 66
Toppenish ................................................ 38 - 41
Music ............................................................... 67
Toppenish Mural Map ............................. 42 - 43
Produce .................................................... 68 - 71
Toppenish Mural Directory ..................... 44 - 47
Agricultural Museum ............................... 72 - 73
Wapato ..................................................... 48 - 49
Transportation ......................................... 74 - 75
Zillah ................................................................ 50
Trolley .............................................................. 76
2019 LOCAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS PUBLISHER Bruce Smith GENERAL MANAGER David Flink MANAGING EDITOR Dave Leder GRAPHIC DESIGN Samantha Armijo SALES MANAGER David Gonzales The Yakima Valley Visitor Guide is published annually by Yakima Valley Publishing, Inc.
SPRING BARREL TASTING April 26-28 • Yakima Valley Wineries
OLD TOWN DAYS June 14 -16 • Union Gap
NILE VALLEY DAYS July 20-21 • Naches
CINCO DE MAYO May 3-5 • Yakima and Sunnyside
HOT SHOTS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY June 22-23 • SOZO Sports Complex
FRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL Oct. 5 • Downtown Yakima
ROOTS & VINES FESTIVAL May 18 • Downtown Yakima VISIT THE MURALS DAY June 2 • Toppenish GAP2GAP AND JUNIOR GAP2GAP June 1-2 • Yakima Greenway
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TOPPENISH RODEO July 5-6 • Toppenish
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR Sept. 20-29 • Fairgrounds in Yakima HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE Dec. 1 • Downtown Yakima
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Yakima Valley Is Well Known For Its Wine It took some time, but the Yakima Valley has earned its reputation as one of the top wine grape producers in the world. Valley farmers have been growing wine grapes since the early 20th century, but the industry really began to pick up momentum in the 1970s. Over the next 40 years, from Ellensburg to Prosser — and all points in between — the region has become a destination for wine connoisseurs around the world. Today, the wines produced in the Yakima Valley are considered among of the very best, rivaling
California’s Napa Valley for quality and craftsmanship. More than 100 wineries and vineyards now call the Valley home, drawing visitors from around the world for events such as the Spring Barrel Tasting in April and Catch the Crush in October. For a rundown of all the special events connected with Yakima Valley’s wineries, visit www.wineyakimavalley.org. New events — and even new wineries — seem to sprout up all the time. The summer tourism season in
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YAKIMA hosts its own spring barrel event the weekend before. The acclaimed grape-growing region features more than a dozen wineries located between Wapato and Zillah. Learn more at www. rattlesnakehills.org. Both events offer a chance to get a jump on tasting and purchasing some of the best wines in Wine Country. A visit to the Valley on these weekends will allow you to sample yet-unfinished wines straight from the barrel. A Premier Pass is available for Spring Barrel Tasting that allows access to exclusive benefits available only during this special weekend. Pass holders can experience a variety of specialty food pairings, library tastings and tours not available to the general public.
The wineyakimavalley.org website provides links to all the individual winery events and specials that are offered throughout the year. There are several other major Valley-wide wine events throughout the year, including the Red Wine & Chocolate pairings offered from in February. Many local wineries participate in the Oct. 12-13 Catch the Crush to celebrate the fall harvest. Then
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Maryhill Blends Wine & Culture Outdoors Just 60 miles south of the Yakima Valley, you’ll find the Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater, perched on top of a hill overlooking the majestic Columbia River. The well-known tourist attraction in Klickitat County, just outside of Goldendale, hosts some of the biggest names in the music industry every year and also features an art museum. Back in 1907, millionaire lawyer Sam Hill purchased 5,300 acres to establish a farming community named after his wife, Mary. But her untimely death delayed his plans, though it later became Maryhill Museum. In 1999, Craig and Vicki Leuthold established Maryhill Winery that sits just west of the museum. It produces over 80,000 cases every year, and was recently among the 10 largest wineries in the state. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers approximately 30 different wines for tasting. Guests are invited to go outside to
a fireside table, an expanded deck or the grapevine-covered arbor. Maryhill also has a tasting room in Spokane. In the summer, the Goldendale winery brings in big-name musical entertainers for outdoor concerts in its amphitheater. For more information about concerts and the winery, visit maryhillwinery.com. The art museum is known for its works by sculptor Auguste Rodin,
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Cultura Wine.................................. C4 Dineen Vineyards............................ C4 Domanico Cellars ........................... G6 Fortuity Cellars ................................ F6 Gilbert Cellars..................................B2 Hightower Cellars.............................I5 Horizon's Edge ...............................D4 J Bell Cellars & Lavender................. C4 JB Neufeld ...................................... A3 Kana Winery ...................................B3 Kitzke Cellars....................................J6
Knight Hill Winery.......................... C3 Maison de Padgett Winery ............. C4 Masset Winery.................................B2 Owen Roe .......................................B3 Paradisos del Sol ............................. C4 Pontin del Roza............................... G6 Portteus Vineyard ...........................D4 Purple Star Wines...........................H5 Severino Cellars .............................. C4 Sleeping Dog Wines .......................H5 Tanjuli Winery ................................ C4
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every tradition and style in North America, with works of art from prehistoric through contemporary. The Maryhill Arts Festival, a summertime tradition features live music, food vendors, and hands-on art activities for children and families in the Maryhill Art Tent. Maryhill’s outdoor sculpture garden features work by Tom Herrera, Mel Katz, Heath Krieger, Alisa Looney, Jill Torberson, Julian Voss-Andreae, Jeff Weitzel and Leon White. Learn more about the museum at maryhillmuseum.org. Four miles east of Maryhill is a life-sized replica of Stonehenge, Stonehenge Memorial, which Sam Hill built
With a stay here, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Yakima River Valley and a 3-minute drive from the Yakima Convention Center. This hotel is 1 mile from the Capitol Theater and 1.4 miles from the Yakima County Stadium.
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to memorialize local men who perished in World War I. Nearby, the Klickitat County War Memorial honors those who have died in the service of their country since WWI. The museum was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 2001 the museum was listed as an official site of the National Historic Lewis and Clark Trail and in 2002 was accredited by the American Association of Museums. Maryhill Museum of Art is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 to Nov. 15. It is located off U.S. Highway 97, 12 miles south of Goldendale. 855.213.0582 509.452.3100
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City Offers Visitors, Locals A Range Of Options Washington’s 11th-largest city has come a long way in the past 20 years, and it has really come into its own over the past five. The growth of the local beer and wine industries, plus a variety of new restaurants (some local, some national), have put Yakima on the map for tourists like never before. Seasonal sports tournaments and an abundance of outdoor activities within a short drive of town — hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, rafting, hunting … you name it — have gone a long way toward putting Yakima on the minds of tourists around the region. Area businesses have also taken to Yakima because of its central location and downtown convention center. Often called the Gateway to Wine
Country, Yakima is known for its abundant sunshine — some even claim there are 300 days of sun, though that’s up for debate. Yakima has always attracted visitors because it’s a great place to have fun in the sun, whether you’re visiting the Greenway, Cowiche Canyon, the Yakima River or one of its many expansive city parks. There is so much to do in the Valley, and many attractions. With a growing number of quality hotels and motels — a new Hilton Home 2 Suites opened this spring, while a Holiday Inn Express and My Place Hotel opened in late 2018 — you are sure to find a comfortable place to start your adventures in the Valley.
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YAKIMA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Events crowd the calendar, including the ever-popular Gap2Gap Relay, the acclaimed Yakima Symphony, a huge Fourth of July celebration, the Central Washington State Fair, musical and drama productions at the Capitol Theatre, the Vintiques car show, the Yakima Valley Folklife Festival, plus other seasonal events. Yakima also is home to a number of semi-professional sports clubs, including the Yakima Valley Pippins baseball team, the Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams, and the Yakima SunKings of the North American Basketball League. Fans of live action can also catch roller derby with the Wine Country Crushers, auto racing at the Yakima Speedway, rodeo events at the SunDome, and much more.
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There are enough dining opportunities in Yakima to please any palate. And the past few years have been especially kind to the city, with the introduction of more high-end eateries than ever before.
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Among them are the awardwinning Cowiche Canyon Kitchen downtown, Provisions Restaurant and Market in Terrace Heights, Yakima Steak Company, WaterFire and EZ Tiger. Plenty of other choices have also shown up in recent years, offering
a full range of choices, including Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Greek, barbecue and Seafood. Pizza and hamburger joints abound — who hasn’t had a Miner’s burger? — not to mention sandwich shops, delis, bakeries and mobile eateries.
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YAKIMA If you want to visit Red Robin or Olive Garden, Yakima has no shortage of national chain restaurants. Fast-casual fans have choices, too, with Panera Bread, Five Guys and MOD Pizza. And if you’re in a hurry, you can find just about any fast food outlet you’ve ever heard of here.
PARKS & RECREATION
One of the best kept secrets of Yakima is its many large parks, which offer rolling greens, beautiful large shade trees, swimming and spray pools, nature trails, playground equipment, tennis courts, multipurpose courts, picnic tables, softball fields and off-leash pet areas. Among them are Kissel Park on 32nd and Mead avenues, Randall Park on South 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Franklin Park at South
20th Avenue and Tieton Drive, and the famous Yakima Greenway, which sits on the Yakima River, not far from Interstate 82. The Greenway features a mileslong walking and cycling path, while Randall and Kissel parks have halfmile paved loops for you to take a
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YAKIMA FAIR ALWAYS A BIG DRAW AT STATE FAIR PARK
The annual Central Washington State Fair attracts 300,000 people or more every year for food, music and fun for all ages in late September. Now in its 127th year, the fair at State Fair Park in Yakima has become known as one of the premier family entertainment events Eastern Washington. Started back in 1892, the fair has a deep heritage in showcasing the agricultural products of the fertile Central Washington region. In fact, it was named the original State Fair of Washington by the state Legislature during the 1900s. Some of the finest fruits, vegetables and livestock grown in the region are all on display during the fair, creating quite an impressive group of exhibits in the beautifully renovated historic buildings and more than a dozen livestock barns. But there is more to the fair than just the agricultural displays. Each year, more than 70 different food vendors present unique and yummy edibles to fairgoers. For those looking for a unique item and a good deal, more than 100 commercial vendors participate in each year, with some setting up tents around the grounds. Others fill the Yakima Valley SunDome with booths selling everything from furniture to hot tubs, handmade candies to Western art.
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of July community celebration — a free family event with plenty of food, entertainment and activities. A popular fireworks celebration takes place at dusk. In August, the Vintiques NW Nationals Rod Run — the largest car show in Washington — comes to State Fair Park, hosted by Vintiques of Yakima. For more information, visit www.vintiques.com. For the past two years, the SunDome also has been home to the defending NABL champion Yakima SunKings. Nearby Yakima County Stadium is home to a semi-pro baseball team. Now in their fifth year, the Yakima Valley Pippins are made up of college players from around the country. The Pippins play in the West Coast League and begin in June.
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FRESH FRUIT, WINERIES
You’ll want to check out the roadside fresh fruit and produce stands in Yakima, Union Gap, Selah, and Naches — as well as minutes away in the Lower Valley. Hire a limousine or choose a designated driver and tour the Valley’s wineries, which are giving California a run for their money. Tasting rooms offer samples of their award-winning wines and most have gift shops, too. The outstanding, award-winning Yakima Valley Appellation wineries are on the same latitude as the fine wine-growing regions of France.
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Capitol Theatre Showcases Arts & Music If you have a chance while you’re in Yakima, try to attend a performance at the historic Capitol Theatre. It’s a jewel. One of the West’s premier performing arts venues, the Capitol Theatre served the Yakima area for decades as a vaudeville house and then a movie theatre. It was opened in the 1920s by Frederick Mercy in the heart of downtown Yakima, at 19 S. Third St. Built in the style of theatres designed by Alexander Pantages, it seated 1,500 people. In the beginning, it hosted mainly road shows and vaudeville acts as the largest theatre of its kind in the United States at the time. Later, with the demise of vaudeville, it became mainly a movie theatre. In 1972, when the distinct possibility arose that the aging theatre might become a parking lot, the city and the Allied Arts Council joined forces to save the Capitol. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places a year later, and the Mercy family transferred ownership to the city. A nonprofit corporation was formed to manage the facility. It was only 10 days after the Mercy family handed over the keys that a fire, started by an electrical shortage, gutted the building. But every cloud has a silver lining. This one was a community that came forward to support a campaign to rebuild and restore the Capitol to its original glory. The successful drive raised the money to finance the restoration. Even the Austrian artist who painted the original dome mural and ornamentation came to Yakima from California and restored his beautiful works. The artist, Tony Heinsbergen, died a year later at the age of 86. The dome mural in the Capitol was his last.
The result is a house that is as beautiful as it is acoustically perfect. Visiting performers often express surprise at finding such a treasure of a theatre in a city the size of Yakima. To celebrate the grand reopening of the Capitol on Nov. 4, 1978, Bob Hope came to Yakima to perform in the newly renovated theatre. Since then, a long list of big name performers have graced the Capitol stage — including Johnny Cash, Steve Allen, David Copperfield, Shirley Jones and George Carlin. Today the Capitol is truly a community resource. Two major
series are presented each year — the Capitol Theatre series and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra concerts. In addition, many other special events are scheduled throughout the year. Among them are musical series, one-night concerts, lectures, community musical events and special events. All together, the theater is busy about 180 days a year. For more information about Capitol Theatre performances, visit capitoltheatre.org or call 509-8532787.
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CALEN DAR OF EVEN TS There’s always something going on around the Yakima Valley. With special events going on all year long, there are far too many to name them all. But here’s a sampling that should help locals and tourists alike find out what’s going on. Events are added throughout the year, while some events may not be held every year. For a full calendar of Valley activities, check out www.visityakima.com. You can also pick up brochures, maps and other literature at the Visitors Information Center at 101 N. Fair Ave., located across the street from the Target shopping center. Or you can call them at (509) 5733388 or 800-221-0751. Check out the Chamber of Commerce websites for each of the Valley’s towns to find the most up-to-date information. Here is a partial list of events going on this spring, summer and fall.
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20-21 — Pre-Barrel Tasting Weekend in Rattlesnake Hills 28 — Old Steel Car Show, Union Gap 26-28 — Spring Barrel Tasting at wineries throughout the Yakima Valley 30 — Junior Livestock Show, Toppenish (through May 4)
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3-5 — Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Sunnyside 3-6 — Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Grande annual cultural festival, downtown Yakima 10-12 — Community Days, Zillah 16-19 — Community Days, Selah 18 — Roots and Vines Festival, Yakima 18 -19 — Yak Attack 5 v. 5 Soccer Tournament (part 1), Yakima 19 — Your Canyon For A Day bike tour between Yakima and Ellensburg 24-26 — Cherry Festival, Granger 31-JUNE 2 — Highland Community Fair, Tieton
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Yakima’s Growth Has Enhanced Restaurant Options Yakima hasn’t always been known as a restaurant town, but that perception is beginning to change in recent years with the arrival of more upscale dining options. Higher-end cuisine has been slowly working its way into the local restaurant scene, and by all indications, the community has responded. Here’s a rundown of some of Yakima’s best local restaurants. (Note: this is not a complete list and there are many other great places to eat around town.) • Cowiche Canyon Kitchen started the current craze in 2015, opening along Yakima Avenue to wide acclaim, both for its exceptional menu and contemporary design. The downtown eatery has become a favorite for residents and visitors, offering quality food and an inviting atmosphere. Cowiche Canyon can be found at 202 E. Yakima Ave. • Another downtown establishment that consistently earns rave reviews is Crafted, a “simple, seasonal, farmto-table focused” restaurant and bar. The a la carte menu is always changing based on produce that is available seasonally. Customers can also enjoy a “hands-free” chef’s menu, a multi-course experience for your entire party. Visit them at 22 N. First St. • Just around the corner is The Carousel Restaurant and Bistro, serving French-inspired cuisine and gourmet cocktails. Enjoy dinner specialties such as Rack of Lamb, Braised Duck and Cognac Filet, and try an Old Fashioned or a Moscow Mule at the bar. Located at 25 N. Front St. • Gasperreti’s is one of Yakima’s oldest restaurants, opening in 1966. The Italian food favorite at 1013 N. First St. features more than a century’s worth of family
recipes, as well as one of the most extensive fine wine lists around. Chef Brad Patterson and his team aim to highlight the best produce available in the Yakima Valley with their menu selections. • Zesta Cucina is a casual fine dining restaurant in Yakima’s Glenwood Square. The popular local hangout has become a gathering place for friends where sophisticated food is served in contemporary atmosphere. The menu is designed to satisfy a variety of palates, while the wine list showcases the best of Eastern Washington. Zesta Cucina also features private dining rooms for banquet events.
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YAKIMA • WaterFire Restaurant & Bar is under new ownership, but it has maintained a consistent following at the former Creekside West Bar & Grill location in west Yakima. Like many of the restaurants on this list, WaterFire’s menu is Northwestinspired but with an international twist. The head chef tries to draw upon flavors from the Pacific Rim and beyond to create an innovative culinary experience. Visit them at 4000 Creekside Loop. • Provisions Restaurant & Market
burst onto the scene in early 2018 and has quickly developed a reputation for quality and freshness. The family-friendly restaurant at 2710 Terrace Heights Drive also has patio seating and a market that offers selections that are hard to find in the Valley. • EZ Tiger opened downtown in early 2018, serving Asian fusion cuisine and high-end cocktails at reasonable prices. The casual yet contemporary restaurant sits across the parking lot from Cowiche Canyon Kitchen and features favorites such
as Pad Thai, Kung Pao Chicken, Thai rice bowls, pho noodle dishes and more. • Yakima Steak Co. has quickly earned a following for outstanding food and service at its busy corner in downtown Yakima. One of Yakima’s only traditional steak houses opened in early 2018, serving everything from prime cuts to salads, sandwiches and burgers. There’s also an upstairs dining room and a saloon where you can hang out while you wait for a table.
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The Yakima Valley produces more than 70 percent of all the hops grown in the United States, earning the region recognition by many as the hops capital of the world. Thus, it should be no surprise that more than a halfdozen local breweries have sprouted up around the area in the past couple of years. There are also a few mainstays. Yakima Craft Brewing Co. has been around the longest, but has one of the newest taprooms, opening an all-ages hangout in 2018. The new taproom features leisure games like foosball, cornhole and shuffleboard, as well as a wide assortment of beers and ciders from around the Valley. One of the Valley’s best-known beer makers, Bale Breaker Brewing Co., opened to wide acclaim in 2013 and now sends its products to bars and restaurants around the West. Bale Breaker’s taproom in Moxee is a popular draw for families and friends almost every night of the week. Snipes Mountain Brewery and Restaurant in Sunnyside has earned solid reputation in the Lower Valley in recent years, while newcomer Varietal Brewing is beginning to make a name for itself. Cowiche Creek Brewing, about 10 miles west of Yakima, has also built a following for families since it opened in the spring of 2017, and like Bale Breaker, they work with mobile eateries to give their customers food options. Bron Yr Aur Brewing in Naches is equally popular for patrons of all ages. They have become known for their
beers, to be sure, but everyone seems to love their brick oven pizza the best. And if you want to try an assortment of beers from around the West, visit D’Nile Taphouse just a couple miles down Highway 12 in downtown Naches. Among the other breweries that have come on the Yakima scene in recent years are Berchman’s Brewing Co., Redifer Brewing Co. and Hop Nation Brewing. In late 2017 and early 2018, Valley Brewing Co. and Wandering Hop Brewery joined the local lineup, while Single Hill Brewing opened in downtown Yakima last summer. The Valley isn’t all about beer and wine, however.
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Moxee pays tribute each year with its Moxee Hop Festival, the first Friday and Saturday in August. It’s all free, but there is a cover charge to enter the beer garden. There are kids games, craft and food vendors and a parade. For the past few summers, downtown Yakima has played host to the Blues and Local Brews Festival, featuring live blues music and a chance to sample brews from local breweries, wineries and cider makers. Visit www. downtownyakima.com. Beer fanatics always mark their calendars for the ever-popular Fresh Hop Ale Festival, consistently rated as one of the nation’s best ale festivals. This year’s event will be held Oct. 5 in a new location on South First Avenue. To learn more, visit www.freshhopalefestival.com. Also downtown, the First Friday get-togethers on the first Friday of each month have been building year after year. You’ll find live music, food and drink specials at various wineries and establishments.
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Skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers — don’t forget about the sledding fans! — love to visit White Pass Ski Area off U.S. Highway 12. It’s just 45 minutes from downtown Yakima, the lift-ticket prices are reasonable and the snow is usually light and powdery. The area is also extremely popular among hikers, cyclists and campers during the warmer months. Dozens of trailheads, campgrounds and river access points can be found along the highway, so be prepared to pull off the road and explore.
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YAKIMA of access points all within a few minutes of downtown Yakima. Miles and miles of trails greet day hikers and birdwatchers, who visit the canyon to “get out of town” while staying close to home. The shrub-steppe environment is a great place to discover all kinds of wildlife, but be careful. You may cross paths with a cougar, coyote or rattlesnake in the warmer months.
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Visitors can walk, bike, toss the Frisbee or fish in the ponds along the 20-mile Greenway, which follows the Yakima River from Union Gap to Naches. There are also playgrounds for the kids, plus lots of open grass areas to have a picnic or just sit back and enjoy our agreeable Central Washington climate. You can access the Greenway right off Interstate 82 in Yakima. Just head east on Yakima Avenue and weave your way past the car dealerships and big-box store.
Kittitas counties. Most of the recreation areas are intended for day use, though some do allow overnight camping. The canyon is also a great place for a leisurely drive (just look out
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YAKIMA RIVER CANYON
Load up your rafting gear and head toward Ellensburg on the Yakima River Canyon highway (State Route 823). A half-dozen recreation areas can be found right off the road, 45 mph highway that weaves through the lowlands of Yakima and
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Whether you’re a player or a spectator, the Yakima Valley is known as a great sports area, attracting teams from all over the region for tournaments and special events. The SOZO Sports Complex was built in 2016 in west Yakima and features 13 turf and grass fields for soccer, football and lacrosse. A new fieldhouse was added in 2017, offering indoor training opportunities for volleyball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse teams. A pair of indoor soccer facilities also opened in Yakima over the past year. The Fieldhouse Yakima, off Fair Avenue, hosts youth and adult teams for futsal, a version of indoor soccer, while the Eagle’s Nest on South Sixth Street provides indoor soccer for youth teams only. There are also a number of professional sports opportunities available for spectators, including the Yakima Valley Pippins baseball team, Yakima SunKings basketball team and Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams. The Pippins open their West Coast League season in June and play through August. The WCL offers top
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YAKIMA The Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams of the Northwest Premier League play in the spring and summer at the new SOZO Sports Complex in west Yakima. From February through July, you can watch the amateur Wine Country Crushers roller derby team in action. Check www.winecountrycrushers.org for details and a schedule.
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to this late spring event. Learn more at yakimagreeway.org. In June, the annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be moving to SOZO Sports Complex from the downtown streets where it had been held since 2003. With hundreds of teams of all ages and thousands of spectators from around the region, Hot Shots has grown into one of the largest
3-on-3 tournaments in the Pacific Northwest. Food and beverage vendors — and cooling tents — give fans and players a break from the action and the summer heat. Visit HotShots3on3.com for specifics about this year’s event. For a rundown on local sporting events, visit the Yakima Sports Commission website at www. yakimasports.org.
Don’t forget about racing at the Yakima Speedway, a half-mile oval near State Fair Park. The Tri Track Super Late Model racing season starts in April with the Apple Cup and ends with the Fall Classic in October. The track runs races most weekends in several classes including Late Model Sportsman, Superstocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Mini Stocks and more. There is more auto racing at Renegade Raceway, located on Track Road off Highway 97 between Union Gap and Wapato. Renegade’s season runs from April through October with a wide variety of styles and classes including street-legal drags, street bikes, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, bike/sled and more. For youngsters, the Racing Rascals hold their events at State Fair Raceway inside State Fair Park in Yakima. The Rascals are a quarter midget racing club for kids ages 5 to 16. To learn more, visit www.yakimaracingrascals.com.
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One of the area’s most popular events is the annual Gap2Gap Relay, scheduled for June 1-2 at the Yakima Greenway, located off South 18th Street. Gap2Gap offers two separate races for adults and kids, with different legs of competition for running, biking, boating and swimming. The intensity of the Yakima River has altered plans for the boating section in years past, but that never seems to dampen enthusiasm for hundreds of Northwest racing enthusiasts, who always look forward
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Golfing Opportunities Abound Around Valley The Yakima Valley is home to nearly a dozen great golf courses, with the endless sun providing at least nine months of playing opportunities around the Valley. Golfers can choose from first-rate 18-hole courses like Apple Tree in West Valley, nine-hole municipal courses like Westwood West in Yakima, private courses like the Elks Club Golf Course in Selah, or nine-hole 3-par courses like Fisher Park in Yakima.
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• APPLE TREE, Yakima 18 holes, 8804 Occidental Road, (509) 966-5877 This public course was designed by John Steidel and opened in 1992. Surrounded by apple orchards and known for its apple-shaped 17th hole, the course has hosted numerous celebrities and state high school championships. The total yardage for the course is 6,961 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 73.5, a slope of 140 and a par of 72. • BLACK ROCK CREEK, Sunnyside 18 holes, 31 Ray Road, (509) 837-5340 Built in 1947 and designed by Kelly Bowen, the public course is located off Interstate 82. The total yardage for
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the course is 6,657 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 71.3, a slope of 121 and a par of 72. • CHERRY HILL, Granger 9 holes, 530 Cherry Hill Road, (509) 854-1800. Built in 2000, the public golf course is located off Interstate 82. The total yardage is 1,186 yards and it has a par of 30. • FISHER PARK, Yakima 9 holes (no drivers), 823 S. 40th Ave., (509) 575-6075 Built in 1960, the public, par-3 golf course is known as a great family course or a place to work with irons. The course is 1,354 yards and has a course rating of 45, a slope of 113 and a par of 27. • MT. ADAMS COUNTRY CLUB, Toppenish 18 holes, 1250 Rocky Ford Road, (509) 865-4440 The public golf course was built in 1926 and is located just off of U.S. Highway 97. The total yardage for the course is 6,292 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 70.6, a slope of 121 and a par of 72. • RIVER RIDGE, Selah 9 holes, 295 Golf Course Road, (509) 697-8323 The public golf course was designed by Dean Laurvick and opened in 2003. The total yardage for the course is
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2,250 yards from the back tees. It has a course rating of 59, a slope of 96.5 and a par of 31. • SUNTIDES, Yakima 18 holes, 231 Pence Road, (509) 966-9065. Designed by Joe Grier and opened in 1965, the public course is located off of U.S. Highway 12 in Gleed. The total yardage for the course is 6,220 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 66.9, a slope of 111 and a par of 70. • WESTWOOD WEST, Yakima 9 holes, 6408 Tieton Drive, (509) 966-0890 Designed by Melvin Curly Hueston and opened in 1964, the public golf course is located in west Yakima. The total yardage for the course is 2,691 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 32.3, a slope of 107 and a par of 35.
PRIVATE COURSES
• YAKIMA COUNTRY CLUB, Yakima 500 Country Club Drive, (509) 452-2266 The private golf course was designed by A. Vernon Macan and built in 1918. The total yardage for the course is 6,494 yards from the
back tees with a course rating of 69.3, a slope of 123 and a par of 72. • YAKIMA ELKS, Selah 18 holes, 318 Golf Course Loop, (509) 697-7177 The private golf course was built in 1950. The total yardage for the course is 6,640 yards from the back tees. It has a course rating of 71.6, a slope of 123 and a par of 71.
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Greenway, Arboretum Offer In-Town Getaways The Yakima Greenway path is a continuous, 18-mile paved path system along the Yakima River in and around Yakima, and is the perfect place for walking, bird watching, fishing, running, biking, skating, picnicking and other outdoor activities. It is wheelchair accessible, with fishing piers designed for the wheelchair-bound at Rotary Lake. The trail is open dawn to dusk and accessible from all Greenway parks and landings except Century Landing. Restrooms are located along the path. There is a large wooden playground area along the path north of Sarg Hubbard Park, and at the park itself there are play areas for kids, open fields for Frisbee or flying kites, covered picnic areas
and more. Dogs must be on leash, except at the small off-leash dog park along the Greenway path near the Yakima
Area Arboretum. The 46-acre arboretum features about 30 acres of lawn, trees and gardens and more acreage of
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The Greenway GREENWAY FACILITIES
The Yakima Greenway boast 10 distinct destination locations that are along the pathway. 1 Myron Lake: Fishing Lake and western terminus of the Plath Pathway. 2 16th Avenue Parking Lot: Parking access for the Plath Pathway. 3 Harlan Landing: Includes parking, boat ramp, picnic/barbeque facilities. 4 Rotary Lake Parking Lot: Access to Rotary Lake, a fishing lake with access, parking, and piers designed for the disabled. 5 Sarg Hubbard Park: Includes parking, restrooms, river access, picnic facilities, play area for children, physical fitness course, Amphitheatre, and the Greenway Member and Visitor Center. 6 Sherman Park: Includes parking, Fred Westberg Memorial Picnic Pavilion (reservable). wooded areas along
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River.Landing: Boat landing/river 7 Robertson access, parking, picnic/barbeque The restroom, Jewett Interpretive facilities, and access to the Jewett Pathway.
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Center features a carillon bell tower, the 8 Spring Creek/Valley Mall Parkingdisplay, reference Heritage of Blvd. Trees Lot: Southern terminus of Jewett Pathway, library, Gardenview restroom, play area, picnic facilities, accessand Solarium to the Jewett Pathway.rooms, herbarium, Tree meeting House Gift Shop and courtyard, as 9 Century Landing: Boat ramp/river access, parking, restroom the southern end of the well as atkitchen, restrooms and staff Greenway, on the east side of the river. offices. hosts a series of 10 SunriseThe Rotary arboretum Park/McGuire Community Playground; features large wooden events throughout free educational playground, picnic and restroom facilities. the year and a staff of experts is Natural Area: This area will remain always happy tolargely answer your foliage undeveloped and protected. and wildlife questions. Mileage Markers: are granite markers entrance can be The There arboretum’s every quarter mile, starting at Harlan Landing off Nob HillMall Boulevard, just with found mile 0, proceeding south to Valley Blvd.east Parking Lot, at Berglund Lake82. with of and Interstate mile W-0, proceeding west to Myron Lake. There are a number of easy Distances from Sargpoints Hubbard Park, north: you can park access where McGuire Playground restroom ........ 1.1 miles and begin your Greenway adventure, Boise Pond Bench by river ............. 1.6 miles and this lotmap give you an idea of Rotary Lake parking restroomwill .. 2.1 miles Rotary Lake restroom .................... 2.75 miles where to begin. Harlan Landing restroom ................ 3.5 miles The Greenway also shares an Start of Plath Path ............................. 3.2 miles 16tharea Ave. restroom ........................... 4.1 mileshabitat zones in with the Plant Myron Lake parking lot .................... 5.7 miles the Yakima River Watershed range Distances from Sarg Hubbard Park, south: all the way from the shrub-steppe to Wooded area by Arboretum ............... .8 miles the subalpine to Sherman Park parking lot ............. 1.28the miles riparian. Robertson-Jewett Path boat of launch 1.6 miles are held at A variety events Jewett Path mid-way restroom ....... 2.3 miles the Greenway each Wastewater creek .............................. 2.7 milesyear. For a full Union Gap/Valley Mall Blvd. calendar and park access maps, parking lot.......................................... 3.3 miles check out yakimagreenway.org. Sarg Circle path ................................ .25 miles
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GRANGER Sports, Dinosaurs Are Common Themes Here This Lower Yakima Valley town of about 3,700 residents has come a long way in recent years, adding to its population and business base while also making a number of civic improvements. Housing developments are popping up all over town, while the local schools have seen some significant upgrades thanks to a voter-passed bond measure. Granger High School introduced a new competition gymnasium in 2017 and can now host district and regional tournaments for basketball and volleyball. Meanwhile, a local businessman has been pouring money into a new project called the Spartan Sports Complex, which will eventually feature facilities for soccer, baseball, wrestling, rodeo and other activities. The former sheep sheds complex already is home to two new event halls, which groups can reserve for wedding parties or quinceañeras. The property owner is looking to find business partners to purchase parcels of the land, ultimately raising the town’s profile. If the plan continues to develop, it may not be long before Granger sees its first Subway or McDonald’s. Aside from its reputation as a friendly, sports-
oriented community, Granger also is known for the dozens of dinosaur sculptures that have been built around town. Ever since mastodon tusks and teeth were found at the Granger clay pit in 1958, going prehistoric just
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“where dinosaurs roam” Take Exit 58 off I-82 and visit our Dinosaur Parks, our 9-11 and Veteran’s Memorials. Enjoy a walk around the pond at the dinosaur park, or launch your boat in the Yakima River! Dinosaur Drive brochures are available at Granger City Hall located at 102 Main St.
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seemed fitting for a town theme. So the city’s public works department created the first dinosaur in 1994, a baby brontosaurus. There are now more than 30 dinosaur sculptures around town. The town hosts a Dino-N-ADay event in June at the Hisey “Dinosaur” Park on Main Street, and a new sculpture is introduced every year. Other annual events include
the Granger Cherry Festival in the spring. This year’s festival, featuring a carnival, entertainment, games and vendors, is scheduled for May 24-26. A parade Saturday morning is followed by a fishing derby for the kids on Sunday morning. The Washington State Menudo Cook-Off Championships and Menudo Festival takes place the Sunday of Labor Day weekend and
is centered on the famous Mexican soup made of beef tripe. The festival also features live music, entertainment and a variety of vendors lined up at Hisey Park. While you’re in Granger, be sure to check out Granger’s Scout Cabin, which is located next to City Hall, which displays many historical pieces and pictures. To learn more, visit grangerwashington.org.
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TOPPENISH City Is Rich With Native, Hispanic Culture Known as the city “Where the West Still Lives,” Toppenish has maintained much of its old-century charm while keeping up with the present. The town of about 9,000 people has seen a growing number of new businesses and restaurants come in over the past few years, and is also home to the Yakama Nation. The city’s name is derived from the Indian word “Xuupinish,” which means sloping and spreading. Toppenish combines a Wild West theme with Native American and Hispanic cultural influences that led American Cowboy Magazine to name it one of the 20 Best Places to Live in the West. Whether you’re planning a day
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trip or a more extended stay, there are plenty of activities around town, whether it’s touring the historic downtown, viewing the more than 80 murals painted around town, visiting the Northern Pacific Railway Museum, American Hops Museum or the Yakama Nation’s Cultural Center Campus off Highway 97. The center includes the Yakama Nation Museum, Cultural Center Gift Shop, Heritage Inn Restaurant, Heritage Theater, Yakama Nation Library and the iconic Winter Lodge, as well as a consistently great view of Mount Adams. The museum is one of the oldest Native American museums in the U.S. The 12,000-square-foot
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exhibition hall includes life-size dwellings of the plateau people, dioramas of the Yakama people, sound effects, narratives and music, Yakama Nation mannequin exhibit on The Great Native American Leaders, guided and self-guided tours and a veterans exhibit. Nearby is Legends Casino & Hotel, which has become a popular destination for Northwest travelers for their gaming and entertainment opportunities. Also worth a look are the Toppenish Mural Tours, an oldtime horse-drawn covered wagon that takes visitors on a tour of the famous murals. The murals are what truly sets the town apart, with nearly 80 of them covering the sides of buildings throughout the city, depicting scenes and people from the Valley’s history. You can get a map at the visitor center and tour the murals at your own leisure. And every June, the town hosts a Visit the Murals event, where teams of artists from around the region gather to paint an entire mural in a single day. Check out the American Hops Museum to learn about that agricultural industry, or visit the railroad museum in the city’s historic train depot. Community celebrations and special events abound year-round, such as the Toppenish Rodeo on Fourth of July weekend, the Haunted Train Depot in October, Lighted Christmas Parade in late November or Toy Train Christmas in December. There is much more to see and do in Toppenish, so see visittoppenish.com to learn more. YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
IN THE CITY OF MURALS AND MUSEUMS capture a glimpse of the Old West as you climb aboard a covered wagon for a horse drawn tour of Toppenish’s 78 spectacular murals. Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley inside the Yakama Nation Reservation, Toppenish offers you a window into the past. Toppenish captures the spirit of yesteryear and the energy of today with fabulous festivals and events. June also marks the commemoration of the signing of the Yakama Nation’s Treaty of 1855. Join hundreds of Tribal members as they gather annually for the vibrant Treaty Day parade. Spend the July 5-6th weekend experiencing the thrill of the Toppenish PRCA Rodeo, and enjoy a Wild West Parade on July 6th. Our rich history, Native American traditions and cultural diversity create an inviting atmosphere for anyone with a passion for history. Three engaging museums showcase our history. The American Hop Museum chronicles the history of the hop industry, serving as a tribute to all of agriculture. The Northern Pacific Railway Museum takes you on a journey through time to the days of steam driven locomotives. Built in 1911, the depot museum displays vintage rail artifacts and memorabilia. The Yakama Nation Museum presents the dioramas and exhibits celebrating the heritage of the Yakama Nation. Stories of the Yakamas’ way of life are told in lifesize poetry adorning the walls of the museum. Your stay in Toppenish will be enhanced by endless activities. Take in a round of golf, visit the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge or stay and play awhile at Legends Casino Hotel, featuring full Vegas style gambling.
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APRIL April 28th-30th; Central Washington Jr Livestock 4-H/FFA Show
MAY May 1st; “Open for Season” Northern Pacific Railway Museum, American Hop Museum, Mural Horse Drawn Wagon Tours. May 1st; Stock Show Auction - Rodeo Grounds May 4th; 21st Annual Railroad show, NP Railway Museum
JUNE June 1st; All classes Toppenish Alumni reunion. June 9th; Yakama Nation Treaty Day, June 7th-9th; Treaty Day All Indian Rodeo, White Swan
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JULY July 5th-6th; Toppenish Rodeo July 6th; Toppenish Wild West Parade July 6th; Lions Club Breakfast
AUGUST August 2nd-4th; Toppenish Junior Rodeo and Little Rascals Rodeo
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September; Dinner train to Nowhere.
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NOVEMBER November 7th; 99th annual Ranch Party Communities award banquet November 30th; Toppenish Lighted Christmas Parade November 30th, December 1st, 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd, Toy Train Christmas NP Railway Museum For a complete listing of scheduled events and dates please visit our website at:
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Enjoy the splendor of our great Valley and come see Toppenish, the city that is truly a work of art! See all the giant outdoor murals that have been painted by noted Pacific Northwest artists, depicting the early day history and heritage of Toppenish “Where The West Still Lives.” Then it’s time for a cool, refreshing stop at Miller’s Dairy Queen. Choose from a huge array of sandwiches, basket deals, drinks & ice cream selections. Indoor air conditioned comfort or enjoy or grassy picnic area. Drive-thru window available, too!
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Murals Enhance City’s Wild West Theme Thanks to its extensive mural collection, Toppenish truly is a place “Where the West Still Lives.” The Toppenish Mural project began as the Mural-in-aDay activity in June 1989, when “Clearing the Land” was created. Since that first mural nearly 30 years ago, the local mural society has continued to commission artists each year for the event. The program has led to
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approximately 80 murals being featured around the city, illustrating local history on the walls of buildings. Each mural costs thousands of dollars, and the Mural Society funds the project with donations and money earned from fundraisers. A map of the city and a key to where the murals are located in this year’s Visitor Guide are on the next two pages. The number of each mural coincides with
numbers on the locator map. A suggested walking tour is also featured on the map. Just follow the unique horseshoe prints on city sidewalks for help in finding the trail leading to each mural. The Toppenish Visitor Information Center is at 504 E. Elm St. The center also offers mural souvenirs, postcards and full-color books featuring the murals.
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MUR A L GU IDE 1. CLEARING THE LAND 2. HALLER’S DEFEAT 3. FIFTEEN MILES & A CHANGE OF HORSES 4. NEWELL’S DRIVE 5. THE INDIAN STICK GAME 6. CHRISTMAS AT LOGY CREEK 7. THE RHYTHMS OF CELILO 8. PARADISE ROW 9. WHEN HOPS WERE PICKED BY HAND 10. (Removed Blank) 11. THE BLACKSMITH SHOP 12. AT THE PEAK OF HARVEST 13. RODEO 14. FORT SIMCOE...THE OLDEN DAYS 15. THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY - 1855 16. THE BLANKET TRADERS 17. THE CROSSROADS TO MARKET 18. (Removed Blank) 19. HOUSE CALLS—OLD STYLE 20. INDIANS’ WINTER ENCAMPMENT 21. THE OLD SATURDAY MARKET 22. THE RUTH PARTON STORY 23. HAYING…A CENTURY AGO 24. THE OLD LILLIE MANSION 25. THE LIBERTY THEATRE 26. COW CAMP 27. MAUD BOLIN—HER STORY 28. STAGE COACH RACES 29. THE PALACE HOTEL OF TOPPENISH
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LIST OF MU RALS Thanks to its extensive mural collection, Toppenish truly is a place “Where the West Still Lives.” Each year on the first weekend in June, the Toppenish Mural Society gathers a talented group of artists together to complete a mural in one day. The Toppenish Mural project began as the Mural-in-a-Day activity in June of 1989, when “Clearing the Land” was created. Since that first mural more than 20 years ago, the local mural society has continued to commission artists each year for the event. The program has led to 75 murals around the city, illustrating local history on the walls of buildings. Each mural costs thousands of dollars, and the Mural Society funds the project with donations and money earned from fundraisers. A map of the city and a key to where the murals are located in this year’s Visitor’s Guide. A suggested walking tour is also featured on the map. Just follow the unique horseshoe prints on city sidewalks for help in finding the trail leading to each mural. The Toppenish Visitor Information Center is at 504 E. Elm St. The center also offers mural souvenirs, postcards and full-color books featuring the murals. ••••• Following are short descriptions of each mural: 1. CLEARING THE LAND — The first mural was Toppenish’s first Mural-in-a-Day, painted on June 3, 1989, to launch the ambitious mural program. The 40-foot painting is on the side of the Western Auto building at Washington Avenue and Toppenish Avenue. 2. HALLER’S DEFEAT — Located just off East Toppenish Avenue on Asotin Avenue, it covers wall 108 feet long. The mural portrays a battle fought in 1855 a few miles southwest of Toppenish between 80 troops from Fort Dalles
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in Oregon and an estimated 1,000 Yakama Indians. 3. FIFTEEN MILES & A CHANGE OF HORSES — This painting on West First Street shows a Toppenish stagecoach depot of the 1880s. 4. NEWELL’S DRIVE — The art illustrates a horse roundup led by early Toppenish pioneer Charlie Newell. 5. THE INDIAN STICK GAME — This scene shows Northwest Indians playing the age-old stick game, which you can still see played at modern day pow wows, including at the Indian Village during the Fourth of July Toppenish Pow Wow. The mural is at 11 Washington Ave. 6. CHRISTMAS AT LOGY CREEK — In this mural, two Indians share their fire and food with a cowboy friend. The mural is at 14 Washington Ave. 7. THE RHYTHMS OF CELILO — This painting shows the traditional fishing ritual practiced by Indian tribes of the Toppenish area. The mural is located at Third Street and South Elm. 8. PARADISE ROW — This turn-of-thecentury scene is based on a photograph of Toppenish’s first main street, taken in 1905. 9. WHEN HOPS WERE PICKED BY HAND — This mural shows an early hop harvest. Harvests attracted Indians from all over the Northwest, who set up villages of teepees at the during the harvest. 10. GONE 11. THE BLACKSMITH SHOP — This is a composite of Toppenish’s early blacksmith shops—there were four of them at the turn of the century. Blacksmith shops were
the backbone of the local economy then, repairing wagon wheels, shoeing horses and manufacturing various metal products. 12. AT THE PEAK OF HARVEST — This mural depicts a potato harvest of bygone days, showing how backbreaking potato harvest was until the development of mechanized harvesting. The art is across from Old Timers Plaza downtown. 13. RODEO — This recalls the early Toppenish roundups when cowboys and ranchers would get together for a little friendly competition. It is painted at South Alder and West First. 14. FORT SIMCOE ... THE OLDEN DAYS — This shows the fort area as it was in the early 1850s. You can visit Fort Simcoe about 30 miles west of Toppenish. The mural is located on the American Legion building on West First. 15. THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY — 1855 — Gov. Stevens of the Washington Territory sat down with several Northwestern Indian chiefs to sign the far-reaching Treaty of 1855. 16. THE BLANKET TRADERS — The artist made certain that the blankets being traded in this mural show the authentic patterns of the time. The mural is on South Toppenish Avenue downtown. 17. THE CROSSROADS TO MARKET — This shows the various methods of moving commodities to market in this collage. The mural is adjacent to Old Timers Plaza in downtown Toppenish. 18. GONE 19. HOUSE CALLS — OLD STYLE — Dr. Johnson purchased one of the first automobiles in the area for making house calls. Since he often had trouble starting the car, he always kept his horse and buggy ready. It is painted on the wall of Providence Toppenish Hospital on Fourth Street. 20. INDIANS’ WINTER ENCAMPMENT — The winter lodge was the gathering place for social functions. The mural is at the Kirkwood Building on South Toppenish Avenue, the same building where the Mural Society office is located. 21. THE OLD SATURDAY MARKET — The market and auction took place where the post office now stands. 22. THE RUTH PARTON STORY — Parton rode broncos, performed as a trick rider and rode relay races at rodeos around the country. She was also inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. The mural is located on the United Telephone Co. building at Washington and Alder. 23. HAYING…A CENTURY AGO — This mural was painted by 11 artists from around YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
LIST OF MU RALS the Northwest. Toppenish was one of the leaders in the growing of alfalfa hay. The mural is at the corner of East Toppenish Avenue and B Street. 24. THE OLD LILLIE MANSION — In 1893, Nevada and Josephine Lillie built a 10-room, two-story home with two inside bathrooms, steam heat, and a generator for electrical power. She is remembered as the “Mother of Toppenish,” having platted much of the town. 25. THE LIBERTY THEATRE — Panels on the theater depict wild horses running free as they did in the Toppenish area until recently. It is located on South Toppenish Avenue. 26. COW CAMP — For years the Logy Creek Cattle Association Cow Camp served as headquarters for local Indian roundups. This mural is on the Toppenish Inn at South Elm near the intersection of Highway 97. 27. MAUD BOLIN — HER STORY — Maud Bolin was one of the first female pilots and one of the first women to parachute jump. She was also a rodeo rider who competed in Madison Square Garden and in many of the famous rodeos around the West. The mural is at 11 E. Toppenish Ave. 28. STAGE COACH RACES — In the early 1900s, this was one of the highlights of each rodeo. The mural is on the State Farm building on South Toppenish Ave. 29. THE PALACE HOTEL OF TOPPENISH — To see what downtown Toppenish looked like around 1906, visit the mural on the El Corral Motel on Highway 22 near the intersection with Highway 97. 30. THE TOPPENISH TRADING COMPANY — The Trading Company was one of the first buildings in Toppenish and was built on
railroad property since there were no lots available at the time. The mural is located at the corner of East Toppenish Ave. and A Street. 31. ESTELLE REEL MEYER (1862-1959) — President McKinley appointed Mrs. Meyer as Director of Indian Education for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1898. She was the first woman to hold that post. 32. HOP MUSEUM MURALS — On two outside walls of the American Hop Museum at 22 S. B Street, this mural shows typical scenes
in the hop industry. 33. WHEN A PERMIT WASN’T REQUIRED — In this painting, because of the impending storm, the spooked cattle run down the middle of Main Street. The mural is located on West First Street. 34. THE LOU SHATTUCK STORY — L. S. (Lou) Shattuck (1892-1978) was one of the original Toppenish Pow Wow Rodeo boosters. He helped organize the rodeo in the beginning. The mural is located on South Toppenish Avenue.
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35. THE OLD SCHOOL BARNS — This depicts one of Toppenish’s old grade schools. Lincoln and Garfield elementary schools were built in 1908 and 1909. 36. WESTERN HOSPITALITY — When the frontier towns were settled, the “oldest profession” was part of the scene. On the second-floor windows of the Logan Building on Division Street, you can see the ladies and get a feeling for the ebb and flow of activities. 37. HANGING OUT AND HANGING UP — This is one of the two murals on the downtown “Public Westrooms” across Division Street from Old Timers Plaza in downtown Toppenish. A breezy spring in the early 1900s finds mom hanging the clothes and dad reading a catalog in the “library.” 38. HALLOWEEN PRANKS — This is on the public restrooms in downtown Toppenish, also with a theme relating to outhouses. In the early days when outside plumbing was common, pranksters were on the prowl Halloween night and anybody using the facilities that night did so at their own peril. 39. THE SURVEY PARTY — After Gov. Stevens was informed by Lt. George B. McClellan (later a Civil War general) that Snoqualmie Pass was probably impassable during the winter, he directed A. W. Tinkam, a civil engineer, to resurvey the route. 40. THE PIX THEATRE — The J.D. Keck building, constructed in 1911, housed two early Toppenish businesses — a Chinese cafe and Mechtels Sugar Bowl Restaurant. In 1940, the Mercy Theatre chain opened the Pix Theatre. The 16 windows portray early lawyers, judges and physicians who came to town in the early 1900s. The building is downtown on South Toppenish Ave. 46
41. ALEX McCOY — Born near The Dalles, Ore., in 1835, Alex McCoy was a descendant of the Wishram and Wasco tribes. He was a policeman under four different Indian agents, and served one term as an Indian judge. 42. WILDLIFE — This mural depicts wildlife native to this area prior to its settlement. The mural is located on the north at the corner of Washington and Toppenish Avenue. 43. IRISH DICK — In about 1910, a strapping, hard-drinking shepherd called Irish Dick traded a pet bear cub to a Toppenish saloonkeeper for whiskey. Some months later, the rowdy shepherd was in town when his grown-up pet escaped, panicking townsfolk. He offered to return the bear to its tether. A terrible fight on Main Street ended when an unharmed bear was returned to saloon servitude and a brave and bloodied Irishman was taken to the hospital. 44. PRESUMED INNOCENT — The judge watches as the prosecutor presents the evidence. A small glass of water is held above an old milk can. Charged with diluting milk, the farmer sits with hat on knee, his lawyer standing behind him. The mural is on the east wall of the city jail building. 45. LONG ROUTE — SHORT DAY 46. SPECIAL DELIVERY — In 1907, mail was first delivered to the rural areas of Toppenish. This was the early start of Rural Free Delivery. The postman had to furnish his own horse and buggy. Routes were about 23 miles long. If the postman was a bachelor, he occasionally found himself the recipient of home-baked goodies, delivered by the farmer’s daughter. 47. PATTERNS OF LIFE — The unique and beautiful designs on baskets made by
the Yakama peoples represent the oldest continuous art form in the Valley, one that is still practiced today. The mural by Janet Essley is at Division near Toppenish Avenue. 48. 100 YEARS IN TOPPENISH — In 1896, Toppenish had lots of sagebrush, a few buildings and no churches. The town’s first church was incorporated as the Methodist Church in 1898 at the corner of Asotin Avenue and Beech Street. It was moved to its present location in 1909, on the corner of Chehalis and Beech, where this mural was painted. 49. THE PRAIRIE CHICKEN DANCE — This dance is done to traditional Indian songs. The name was derived from a legend of some Indian boys who were playing warrior games on the prairie and who looked over a bluff to see a group of prairie chickens dancing during mating season. 50. THE OWL DANCE — This depicts a traditional tribal dance in which both men and women participate. 51. ALL ABOARD — One of Toppenish more unusual murals, it was painted in colors reminiscent of sepia-toned old photographs. The Toppenish depot was a hub of activity for nearly 100 years, with both passenger and freight trains stopping on their routes east and west. The mural is at the corner of Washington Avenue and South Elm Street. 52. THE MARION DRAIN — The huge project helped control flooding, providing a channel for drainage of water on the reservation. Located at the Ideal Hardware building on West First. 53. CATTLE DRIVE — Chief Kamiakin brought in the first cattle to the Yakima Valley in 1840. This mural depicts the life and times YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
LIST OF MU RALS of the cattle drover on such a drive. The art is on the Washington Beef building at Highway 97 and Fort Road. 54. LEGENDS OF THE YAKAMA — This mural depicts several well-known and revered Yakama Indian legends, including the legend of Spilyay, the trickster who most often appeared as a coyote. It is on a building at Highway 97 and Fort Road. 55. INDIAN HORSE RACES — Charlie Newell’s his acquaintance with the Yakama enabled him to avert a crisis. The Indian Agency had forbidden the racing of horses on the track and gambling at their meets. At Newell’s suggestion, the Yakamas drafted a request to Washington, D.C., to rescind the order, which was granted. 56. TRADING WITH THE YAKAMA — Some of the first contact between white men and the Yakama Indians involved trading. And some of the most prized trading items were horses. This scene is on a building at Highway 97 and Fort Road. 57. FROM HORSE TO HORSELESS CARRIAGE — This mural shows one of Toppenish’s early day gas stations, at one time known as the Windmill Service Station. 58. WHEN ELECTRICITY CAME TO THE VALLEY — Located at East Toppenish Avenue and H Street, this shows crews and farmers hooking up a farmhouse in the 1930s to electricity. 59. THE MYSTERY HOUSE — Called the Mystery House because even today some details about its origin and use are not known, the house was built south of town near where Highway 97 now runs. It still is standing, in a weathered condition, on the old Goldendale
Highway about six miles south of Toppenish. The mural is on West First Street. 60. GONE 61. SUMMER TIME FUN — On June 14, 1925, the first swimming pool was opened and was privately owned about a quarter mile west of Toppenish. This mural, painted in one day by a dozen artists, depicts the family fun enjoyed in those days. It is on the side of the swimming pool building on Lincoln Ave. 62. FUELING UP — This mural on the west wall of the school bus garage near the railroad tracks shows school buses in a scene circa 1930 at the Four Way Filling Station. 63. BARN DANCE — About a dozen women artists created this nostalgic scene of an old barn dance. 64. NP RAILROAD: ACROSS THE VALLEY — The painting represents an era when sagebrush and bunch grass grew rampant on the Valley floor. It was in the early 1800s when the railroad came to the Valley, with construction beginning in the spring of 1884, depicted in the mural. See it on the building next to the old Toppenish depot. 65. WINTERING WATERFOWL — This mural shows the migratory waterfowl attracted to the Toppenish Creek refuge just south of town. 66. POW WOW, FERRIS WHEEL & COTTON CANDY —This two-panel double mural depicts scenes from Toppenish rodeos in the past. The panels frame the south entrance to the rodeo grounds on Division Street. 67. YAKAMA LEADERS — This mural is located at Toppenish and Washington avenues, on the south wall, depicting Yakama Indian Nation leaders of the early days. 68. YAKAMA NATION TREATY SIGNING
OF 1855 — This mural at Legends Casino on Highway 97 was done to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing. 69. PIONEER BUSINESS WOMAN — Clara Kraff was one of Toppenish’s pioneer businesswomen, first doing business with a small store at an area hop field and later with her husband in downtown Toppenish, selling clothing and shoes. 70. FROM FIELD TO MARKET —This threepanel mural depicts local farmers harvesting their crops, trading them for goods and cash at a Toppenish grocery store, which then sold the produce to the public. 71. TRANSPORTATION IN THE WEST — Toppenish was once a major stop for the Northern Pacific Railroad. This piece celebrates all the modes of transportation that influenced the growth of the Toppenish area. You can see this mural on the side of the Visitor Information Center. 72. POLO MURAL — Polo was once a thriving sport in the lower Yakima Valley. The work is on a west wall in the 100 block of South Alder. 73. A CELEBRATION OF AGRICULTURE — This displays the impact agriculture had in shaping the Yakima Valley, depicting real fruit labels used to sell produce in the Valley. 74. SAFEWAY MEAT MARKET. 75. THE OLD SCHOOL BARNS — The mural depicts one of Toppenish’s old grade schools. Lincoln and Garfield elementary schools were built in 1908 and 1909. The mural is located on the corner of West First and South Division streets. 76. OLD FIREFIGHTING DAYS
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was too much like nearby Fort Simcoe. It was incorporated as a town in 1908. Wapato has always been a farming community. Initial accomplishments were a city park and work beginning on streets and irrigation ditches. The community has evolved into a showcase of cultural diversity, featuring influences from the Yakama Nation, Filipino and Japanese farmers and Hispanic cultures. The first Buddhist temple in Washington was built in Wapato and remains open today. The area is known for its fresh fruit and vegetable stands and nearby wineries. As one of the most diverse multicultural towns in Washington, Wapato offers two fun tourist events for travelers visiting the Yakima Valley — the Harvest Festival in September and the Tamale Festival in October. For the past 15 years, the Tamale Festival has supported the town’s multicultural community, with people of Japanese, Mexican, Filipino, Italian, German and French ancestry as well as Yakama Nation residents.
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The festival, which began in 1944, features a variety of multiethnic performers from the Wapato Middle School Indian Dancers to Latino dancers to a Mariachi band. Tourists are invited to participate in a tasty tamale cookoff competition and buy tamales by the dozen during the event. You can sample foods showing Wapato’s ethnic diversity at the festival, including tacos, Indian fry bread, barbecue sandwiches and pies of various varieties, and of course, lots of tamales.
Every Labor Day weekend, Wapato residents and tourists alike look forward to the Harvest Festival, offering various activities, a parade, food, carnival rides and entertainment for the whole family. Most importantly, it’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the city’s swimming pool, wrestling club, baseball league, children’s theater and high school scholarships. The Wapato Lions Club is the festival sponsor each year, but it takes the whole community to put on the celebration.
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Town Offers Much More Than Just Wineries Just a couple miles down the road from Toppenish is the town of Zillah, which features wineries, a well-known historic landmark, community events and plenty of small-town charm. Founded in 1892, Zillah was started at the completion of the Sunnyside Canal project, which ultimately delivered water from the Yakima River to the Lower Valley to allow for growing more crops. The town was named for Zillah Oakes, daughter of Thomas Fletcher Oakes, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, which backed the building of the canal. One of the area’s most landmarks is the Teapot Dome Gas Station, an iconic teapot-shaped building that once sat off the highway near Zillah is now located off the main drag. The small building is on the National Historic Register (since 1985) and was also on the Most Endangered Historic Properties List with Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. 50
The Teapot Dome started as a gas station in 1922 as a memorial to the Teapot Dome oil scandal during the Harding administration. It remained a working gas station for decades before finally being closed. The city purchased it in 2007 and in 2012 relocated and renovated the building. It now sits near the newly completed Veterans Memorial Park, which was introduced on Veterans Day in late 2017. Zillah sees its share of visitors who stop by on their way to the many nearby wineries. With roughly two dozen wineries located just minutes away from Zillah, the Spring Barrel Tasting event in April is an especially popular time to visit. You’ll also want to visit the Old Warehouse at 705 Railroad Ave. The former fruit warehouse was built in the 1920s and was converted to a furniture store. A restaurant and lounge were added later, and another area was converted into 50,000-square foot events center.
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Every year, hundreds of locals and visitors turn out for Zillah’s Spring Fling, a fun event with wine, food and entertainment. Held during the Spring Barrel Tasting, the day is filled with events like a classic car show, wine and food tasting and live entertainment. In late May, enjoy breakfast in the park and a parade as part of Zillah Community Days. The weekend celebration also includes vendors, a talent contest and a number of oldfashioned competitions like an egg toss, sack race and more. In September, be sure to check out the Not Just A Farmers Market Gala, featuring vendors from all over the state. In December, get ready for the holidays with the Old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Learn more about Zillah’s attractions and events at www. zillahchamber.com or www. cityofzillah.us. YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
SUNNYSIDE Lower Valley City Adding To Tourism Options Yakima County’s second-largest city has continued to grow in recent years, attracting more businesses with its effort to redevelop its downtown port area. Sunnyside is well known for its big dairies, but that’s not all the town has to offer. Wine tasting, parks, a museum, brew pubs, restaurants, lakes and the Yakima River offer tourists plenty of reasons to spend a few hours — or days. The Snipes Mountain Brewery and Restaurant has a regional reputation as one of the best around, while Varietal Brewing Co. opened to wide acclaim in 2018. A growing number of wineries — Cote Bonneville, Tucker Cellars and Co Dinn Cellars, to name a few — have also made Sunnyside a popular destination for wine lovers. Sunnyside is also home to a number of annual events, such as the famous Lighted Farm Implement Parade in December, Sunshine Days in September, and the Sunnyside Summer Ale Festival, which will be held June 22 this year. Sunnyside is also well known for its Cinco de Mayo celebration, highlighted by a community parade. As part of the event, the city ropes off two blocks of the downtown area for food, clothing, arts and crafts and live entertainment. As a kick off to the holiday season, Sunnyside is proud to host one of the nation’s best lighted parades, the Lighted Farm Implement Parade. The A&E network once named the event one of the Top 10 such parades in the United States. The festive occasion was the first of its kind in the area, starting in 1989. Farm combines, boom trucks, sprayers, grape pickers, and all types
of tractors decorated with colorful lights for a procession of 70 or more entries for a crowd of thousands of people. If you’re a fan of motorsports, check out the Northwest Nitro Nationals Pro Hillclimb, which is scheduled in early May at the intersections of highways 241 and 24. The event — Series 2 of five nationally sanctioned hill-climb events — typically draws 400500 competitors and 3,000-plus spectators. Learn more about Sunnyside’s many activities at www. cometothesun.com.
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The area is also home to diverse wildlife at the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area. Hunters, bird watchers, hikers and horseback riders can take advantage of 20,000 acres spread across 18 units in multiple counties. The management headquarters are located near Sunnyside, a site made up of 2,800 acres of a collection of small agricultural fields, interspersed with diverse habitats. Six ponds or lakes vary in size from 15 to 100 surface acres and the Yakima River runs through the area. Evidence of old river oxbows can also be found throughout. Observation opportunities include
birds of prey, eagles, shorebirds, songbirds, upland birds, wading birds, waterfowl, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The key to great birding in Sunnyside is timing. Arrive in the summer and birds will be hard to find, but show up in the fall and the area will be hopping with waterfowl. For more information, visit www. wdfw.wa.gov and search SunnysideSnake River Wildlife Area.
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Every September, Sunnyside holds its annual Sunshine Days, a weekend full of events suited for people of all ages. The community celebration includes a 5K run and walk, firefighters pancake feed, vendors and bouncy houses, flea market, quilt show, among other attractions. There’s also a parade and the Sun & Shine Car Show that draws cars, trucks and motorcycles. And don’t forget about the Miss Sunnyside Pageant. Get a taste of the local history and culture at the Sunnyside Historical Museum, located downtown at Fourth Street and Grant Avenue. The museum, open Thursday through Sunday starting in May, offers a unique look at local history, including one of the largest barbed-wire collections in the nation. Exhibits include woodcarvings, storyboard historic photos and a display of military uniforms and memorabilia from both world wars. Right across the street is one of the oldest buildings in the area, the cabin of Ben Snipes, the area’s pioneer cattle tycoon. For more information, visit www.sunnysidechamber.com or www.cometothesun.com.
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Retail, Restaurants And A Wealth Of History The city of Union Gap is the oldest community in the Yakima Valley, and was officially incorporated as Yakima City in 1883. When bypassed by the Northern Pacific Railroad in December 1884, more than 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. The new city was dubbed North Yakima. In 1918, North Yakima’s name was changed to Yakima, and the original town to the south was named Union Gap. But a lot has changed since those Yakima City days. Union Gap is still known to many locals as Old Town, but over the past two decades, the city of about 6,500 residents has evolved into the Valley’s largest retail center, bringing in national and regional brands that attract thousands of people a day from Ellensburg to Sunnyside. The massive Valley Mall and its 52
surrounding mini malls continually bring in big-name national retail stores and restaurants, and the city has become a vital part of the region’s economy, employing hundreds of local residents. More and more businesses have been relocating there, due to friendly development regulations and the relatively affordable cost of land. In the past year, a new WinCo Foods and Holiday Inn Express have opened, along with a number of new retail stores, restaurants and coffee shops. The city also has enhanced its image by building a new civic center on Ahtanum Road in 2018. Union Gap is also home to a fastgrowing manufacturing base, with many national and international businesses choosing to build their headquarters here. To keep up with all of the commercial growth, the city will be installing a new byway over the next year to ease traffic
around the Valley Mall. Aside from its economic impact, Union Gap also offers tourists ample opportunities to learn about the Valley’s history. The Central Washington Agricultural Museum, located in Fullbright Park, preserves the agricultural heritage of the area with its large collection of antique farm machines and tools. A series of interactive exhibits highlight this 19-acre, open-air museum, while a new Horse & Buggy Museum was introduced in 2017. Every August, tourists and locals mark their calendars for the Central Washington Antique Farm Expo, the largest annual special event at the museum featuring vintage farm equipment, steam engines, demonstrations and more. In early May, the Old Steel Car Club Car Show shows its metal at the museum. Other May events YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
U N ION GAP include the FFA Lawn Tractor Pull Competition at the museum and the American Historical Truck Society Show at Fullbright Park. The park also plays host to the annual Old Town Days celebration in June — complete with a Civil War reenactment — as well as regular gatherings of the Central Washington Anachronistic Society. Dozens of people of all ages dress up in old-world garb and engage in activities like archery, sword fighting and more. Union Gap has nearly 150 years of history to share, but with all of the retail and commercial development, the town has become a worthy complement to the muchlarger Yakima, about four miles north. Learn more about this bustling small community at www.stayinthegap.com.
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other large retailers like WinCo Foods to join the party (right across the street, even). Lots of development is continuing nearby, with a new Holiday Inn Express opening late last year and other new retail and commercial projects getting underway. Aside from all of the new development going on in recent years, Union Gap is also becoming an entertainment destination. The Majestic Theatre — the largest Cineplex in the Valley — is located there, along with Madd Hatter Amusements (haunted houses, escape rooms) and Nerds Laser Tag & Fun Center (laser tag, video games, foosball, billiards). Meanwhile, the Valley Mall always has something going on, hosting regular events for
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U N ION GAP families and kids. The mall also plays host to the Yakima Farmers’ Market — one of two local farmers markets — every Sunday from May through October. You can find it along South First Street, next to Sears, starting at 9 a.m. Mother’s Day weekend. Later on, in October, families from all over the Valley flock to the Union Gap Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. People come for the hay rides, barnyard animals and pumpkins, but they stay for the haunted corn maze after dark. Find out what it really means to be stalked. Another main attraction in the Gap is Los Hernandez Tamales. The longtime family take-out restaurant has earned national acclaim, winning a James Beard Award in 2018, and is attracting customers from all over the country now. The family has gotten so busy that they opened a production warehouse, as well as a second restaurant location in West Valley. If you haven’t visited Los Hernandez yet, you’d better make a point of it. Their tamales are the real deal. Whether it’s the food, entertainment or shopping, Union Gap has earned its reputation as the Valley’s retail center.
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Selah is also big on recreation — outdoor pursuits and team sports alike. Being close to the canyon and other nearby outdoor destinations is ideal for hunters, archers, ATV riders, mountain bikers, trail runners, birdwatchers and fishermen. The Carlon Park athletic complex attract baseball and softball tournaments and more throughout the spring and summer months. A community swimming pool several city parks also give residents and visitors plenty of options to get away. In early April, the city stages the Yakima River Canyon Marathon, which runs through the nearby canyon and finishes up in Selah. The community’s biggest party is the annual Community Days celebration in mid-May. The Selah Chamber of Commerce hosts a potato feed at the Civic Center from 5 to 8 p.m. with a baked potato for $6 and hotdog for $4. The ‘Cruz Nite’ Car, Bike & Truck Show takes place in Wixson Park, complete with a Poker Run and live music. The Kiwanis Pancake feed is held Saturday morning at the Civic Center, followed by a parade. Then
a full day of activities, vendors, free entertainment and food continue throughout the weekend at Wixson Park, often including a fireworks show on Saturday night. Other local gatherings in include the Independence Day Festival in July, the Army Base Race in September, the Cowboy Up for A Cure in April, the Business Trick or Treat in October, and the Christmas Selah-Bration Lighted Parade in December. For more info on these events, visit discoverselah.com or selahchamber.org. You can always celebrate the area’s rich agricultural experience by taking the
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Hops, Rapid Growth Put East Valley On The Map The city of Moxee may seem small today, but it’s huge compared to a few years ago. A recent housing boom grew the population from 820 in 2000 to more than 3,700 now. The area a few miles east of Yakima became home to several French-Canadian farm families around 1867, with others joining
them to create a thriving Frenchspeaking community with its own French school. Today that heritage is evident in the names of many of the rural roads around Moxee, named after the early French immigrants whose descendants still live in the vicinity. In 1921 the city of Moxee was officially incorporated. The early
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Small Town A Jumping-Off Point For Recreation One of the Valley’s oldest towns is located on the foothills of the Cascades, just 12 miles from Yakima on U.S. Highway 12. The pioneer town of about 830 residents sits within easy reach of camping, skiing at White Pass, hunting deer or elk, fishing or rafting on one of the many creeks or rivers, hiking, caving and exploring nearby waterfalls. It’s a great place to stop on your way to and from White Pass, Chinook Pass or Mount Rainier National Park. In the summer, stop by one of its many roadside fruit stands or U-pick farms, explore close-by attractions like Boulder Cave or hike one of the many trails in the area. During the winter, plan a snowmobiling trip or check out the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to see elk and bighorn sheep being fed. All year long, you can enjoy the shops and restaurants, including the Bron Yr Aur Brewery (they also have amazing pizza!), D’Nile Taphouse and Nier the Nook. Just a couple doors down are two more popular hangouts: Van’s 1885 Bar & Grill and the Country Rock Café. Don’t forget about the Walkabout Inn on Highway 12
The town also hosts many family events throughout the year. Nile Valley Days, held at Sprick Park in mid-July, is packed with outdoor family-friendly activities: vendors with hand-crafted items, food booths, displays, kids’ games, eggtoss, live entertainment and much more. Sportsman Days on Sept. 6-7 is one of the longest-running community day events in the Yakima Valley. The event features free entertainment throughout the weekend along with a midway, rides, food booths, game booths, flea market, silent auction, button drawings, free shows and much more. To enjoy the small-town
atmosphere, play or picnic at the two local parks (Applewood and Cleman’s View), walk the Greenway starting at the Naches Trailhead or visit the restored visitors center in the historic train depot, complete with public restrooms. To learn more about Naches events and things to do there, visit www. townofnaches.com. Also of note, Naches is home to the Naches Ranger District that oversees a big chunk of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest lands in the area. You can stop by the headquarters along Highway 12 in Naches to learn more about recreational opportunities. To find out more, visit www.fs.usda.gov/okawen.
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Exciting Excursions Just Outside Of Town Near Mount Adams and Mount Rainier are a visual reminder of one of the Yakima Valley’s finest assets: the proximity to recreation in the Cascade Mountains. White Pass Ski Area is one of the state’s premier skiing destinations for downhill and cross-country ski adventures, showshoeing and snowboarding. The resort added a backcountry chairlift in recent years and is known for its great powder and short lift lines (most weekends, anyway). White Pass also offers sledding opportunities for families and hosts a winter carnival every year that features music, food, ice sculpting and more. Visit www.skiwhitepass.com to learn about the many amenities White Pass has to offer. White Pass is about 30 miles up
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Before the turnoff to White Pass on Highway 12, you can choose to follow Highway 410 and continue toward Mount Rainier over Chinook Pass. From Yakima, you’re only about an hour’s drive from Mount Rainier National Park, one of America’s most popular park destinations. A stop at the pass summit and Tipsoo Lake offers classic up-close views of the mountain — and if you time your trip right in the late summer, an astounding display of alpine wildflowers around the small lake, perfect for a picnic stop, a short hike and photos. Don’t forget to make a stop at one of the historic lodges and restaurants, such as Whistlin’ Jack Lodge and Eagle Rock Resort in the Nile Valley.
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Take A Step Back In Time At Popular State Park Located about seven miles west of White Swan, Fort Simcoe State Park is a 200-acre state park and interpretive center on the Yakama Nation Reservation. It sits in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an old oak grove watered by natural springs. The site was originally built as an Indian campground where many trails crossed. In the late 1850s, Fort Simcoe was built as a U.S. Army fort used to house troops who were stationed there to keep peace between local Indians and the growing number of settlers. When the fort was still active, it served as a center for meetings, trade and culture. Later, when the fort was no longer used by the military, it became the first home of the Yakama Indian Agency, serving as a school for the Indian children. The park was established in 1956 and stands as an interpretive area to tell the story of mid-19th century Army life
and providing insights into local Native American culture. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Fort Simcoe State Park is open as a day-use park from 8 a.m. to dusk April 1 to Oct. 30. Five original buildings are still standing at the fort: the commander’s house, three captains’ houses and a blockhouse. Various other buildings have been recreated to appear in their original state. The interpretive center, the original commander’s house and two officer buildings with period furnishings open to the public from late spring to early fall. Although the rooms are protected with glass, visitors feel as though they have stepped back in time. The original blockhouse and other recreated fort buildings are not open to the public. The park is also one of the largest gathering areas in the Northwest of the Lewis’ woodpecker, according to
Washington State Parks. Unlike other American woodpeckers, 60 percent of their feeding time is spent fly-catching. The woodpeckers can be located throughout the park, with the best viewing areas near the officer’s houses and the picnic area.
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To kick off the spring opening of the park and to keep history alive, the park holds its Fort Simcoe Military Days every year in May. The event features Civil War reenactments, displays of military equipment and flag-raising ceremonies, living history specialists, traditional tribal dancers, antique car shows, free cake and refreshments. The two-day, free event at 5150 Fort Simcoe Road typically wraps up Sunday at dusk. For information, call Fort Simcoe at (509) 874-2372.
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GRANDVIEW Come Enjoy Beautiful Views, Open Spaces Not far down the road from Sunnyside is the historical city of Grandview. Dating back to 1909, the town of roughly 11,000 people offers a quiet, rural setting with glimpses of both Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. The city got its name from what the early settlers observed: a grand view. Aside from the history and natural beauty, there’s also plenty to do. Grandview is home to six parks, a swimming pool, the 18-hole Black Rock Creek Golf Course, four public tennis courts, a large community center, a nine-hole regulation disc golf course, and public library. The town’s Country Park Events Center features an amphitheater,
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where tomorrow’s winemakers learn their craft and produce their own wines. Tours and wine tastings can be arranged by calling 509-8827069. Among Grandview’s special events is the Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo, scheduled this year for Aug. 7-10. The annual show features a real country experience with a parade, livestock exhibits, entertainment, a car show, beer garden, food and merchandise vendors and, of course, rodeo. As part of that weekend, the chamber of commerce puts on its annual car show. Learn more at yvfair-rodeo.org or call 509-882-1197. Grandview also honors an ancient custom with its Great Grandview Grape Stomp — which is just what the name implies. Barefoot contestants climb into wooden barrels filled with grapes and stomp out the juice, the traditional winemaking technique. The event is held in September to celebrate the grape harvest. YA KIMA VA LLEY V ISITOR GUIDE 2 019
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Higher Ed Opportunities Have Steadily Increased The Yakima Valley is home to several colleges and universities that offer broad-based higher education opportunities, ranging from our community college to a medical university. Heritage University, located outside Toppenish, is an accredited, private institution offering a wide array of academic programs and degrees. Students enjoy a worldclass, multicultural education and personalized attention. Heritage makes it possible to earn a college degree while continuing to live and work. Many undergraduate courses are offered during the evenings and graduate courses are offered on the weekends. In addition to the main campus in Toppenish, three regional sites in TriCities, Moses Lake and Wenatchee bring classes closer to students. Heritage is a nonprofit, independent, nondenominational institution, offering undergraduate and graduate education. Its mission is to provide quality, accessible higher education to multicultural populations that have been educationally isolated. Many of the Valley’s future teachers are currently being trained
at Heritage. Heritage also offers strong professional and career-oriented programs in its liberal arts curriculum that are designed to enrich the quality of life for students and their communities. On the other side of Yakima is Central Washington University, located about 35 miles from town in Ellensburg. CWU is part of the state university system, and was founded in 1891. Today it serves some 13,000 students at eight locations. CWU is co-located with community colleges in Edmonds, Everett, Des Moines, Steilacoom/ Puyallup, Kent, Yakima, Moses Lake and Wenatchee, where students can complete undergrad degrees without leaving their communities. A new dual admission program allows community college students to be admitted to CWU when they are admitted to a college, streamlining the admissions, advising and transfer processes. CWU offers more than 135 majors including nationally and/or regionally distinguished programs in music, geology, paramedicine, physics and education. On the east side of Yakima is
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, one of only three state-accredited medical schools PNWU welcomed its first class of students in 2008, and specializes in osteopathic medicine. The school was founded with the mission of training physicians to work in rural areas and other locations facing a shortage of medical professionals. In their third and fourth years of study, students go to work and train at hospitals and clinics primarily around the Northwest. One of the more popular options for higher education is Yakima Valley College, located in the heart of Yakima. Founded in 1928, YVC — formerly known as Yakima Valley Community College — is one of the state’s oldest community colleges. YVC is a public, two-year institution that offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower division arts and sciences, professional and technical education and community services. The school also has a branch campus in nearby Grandview, plus learning centers in Ellensburg, Toppenish and Sunnyside, serving a total of 10,000 students a year.
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Toppenish Rodeo A Longtime Northwest Favorite Now in its 86th year, the annual Toppenish Rodeo is one of the Yakima Valley’s oldest traditions, taking place every Fourth of July weekend in the town “Where the West Still Lives.” Top cowboys and cowgirls from all over the U.S. come together at this historic Pro West-sanctioned event steeped in the history of the American West. This year’s rodeo will be held in the Brost Arena, renamed this year for longtime rodeo supporters Earl and Barbara Brost. In a typical year, more than 150 contestants compete in the traditional rodeo events such as saddle bronc riding, team roping, bull riding and steer wrestling. More than $5,000 in prize money is added to the purse, giving competitors an added
incentive to travel to Toppenish. Kids’ events like mutton bustin’ and wild-cow milking are also a highlight. General admission to the rodeo grounds is free for those who just want to enjoy the carnival-style vendors on the rodeo grounds. For more information and for
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EVEN TS & ACTIVI TI ES all over the Northwest to compete every August. This year’s event will be held Aug. 2-4, giving young people a chance to compete, educational scholarships, souvenirs and monetary rewards. The organization’s goal is to encourage area youths to portray excellence in sportsmanship and to develop strong social values. A companion event to the Toppenish Junior Rodeo for the past few years has been the Rascal Rodeo, which gives disabled people an opportunity to participate in simulated rodeo event. Children and young adults with developmental disabilities gather at the fairgrounds on Saturday morning to participate in events such as calf and steer roping, bronc riding, bull riding, cow milking and barrel racing.
each day, with a Pro West Rodeo taking place on Friday and Saturday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The number of competitors has varied from 100-250 over the years. The fair also features a Car Show on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The show typically attracts 100 vehicles, including everything from hot rods to farm trucks, all competing for a $700 grand prize. A community parade is held on the Thursday before the rodeo. Fair hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
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The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the “old rodeos” and has earned its place as one of America’s top 10 professional rodeos. The annual Labor Day weekend event also hosts the World Finale of PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. Started in 1923, the rodeo has grown from a local competition among ranch hands to the professional event of today, with over 600 contestants and prize money in excess of $400,000. Today’s best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be one of the best rodeo arenas in the nation.
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Valley Has Plenty Of Places To Go For Gaming Fun Gaming has become an important part of the Yakima Valley tourism landscape, with everything from the enormous Yakama Nation Legends Casino And Hotel in Toppenish to a number of smaller cardrooms in Yakima. The Yakama Nation brought Las Vegas-style gambling to the area in 1998 and now has the largest casino in the area. Legends Casino is located at 580 Fort Road in Toppenish, near the Yakama Nation tribe headquarters, and added a hotel in 2017. Legends offers nearly 1,500 slot machines, as well as blackjack, poker, craps, baccarat, roulette, pai gow, bingo and keno. The all-you-can-eat buffet is also legendary, but no alcohol is served on the grounds. Legends is open seven days a week and also hosts live entertainment throughout the year. For a full events calendar, visit www.yakamalegends.com. If you’re staying closer to Yakima, visit the Casino Caribbean, regarded by many as Yakima’s best card
room for poker and other favorite games. Located off East Nob Hill Boulevard near Interstate 82, the eat-and-play establishment features a fun, tropical theme. For more information, visit casinocaribbean.net/Yakima. Just up the road is Nob Hill Casino in west Yakima. It’s open seven days a week and features regular black jack tournaments and other specials. There’s also a restaurant and bowling alley. Learn more at www. thenobhillcasino.com. St Joseph’s Bingo in Union Gap has become a haven for bingo players. The hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, and doors open 90 minutes before games start. Proceeds from the hall go to St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic Schools of Yakima. Bingo is one of the least expensive methods of gambling, making it attractive to those who don’t want to spend a lot. There’s also a special place in the hall for pull-tab sales.
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Musical Options On Calendar For Every Season The Yakima Valley entertainment scene offers a little bit of everything, from rock and blues bands to folk and bluegrass to classical. The Capitol Theatre and The Seasons Performance Hall host regular musical performances throughout the year, while the Yakima Valley SunDome has played host to a variety of national acts over the years. Classical music fans always enjoy the renowned Yakima Symphony Orchestra — one of the best smalltown symphonies anywhere — which performs at the historic Capitol Theatre on South Third Street. Outdoor music is equally popular around the Valley, with a growing number of festivals such as Roots & Vines dotting the calendar in recent years. Local festivals like Nile Valley Days and the Yakima Folklife Festival also bring in some top talent from around the region, including many bands from right here in the Valley. The annual Roots & Vines festival will take place this year on May 18 along North Front Street, while the Blues and Local Brews Festival is held in mid-June, with live blues performers, local brews and food. The Yakima Folklife Festival is held each July at Franklin Park and Yakima Valley Museum in Yakima. It features some 50 performance acts over two days, with some of the top musicians also performing at downtown venues in the evening. There are vendors selling food and crafts and other activities. Check out www.yakimafolklife.org to see what’s on the schedule for this year. Downtown Yakima is also a hotbed for local music during the summer, with live music at
restaurants and wineries during the First Friday celebrations each month. Another popular event in recent years has been Downtown Summer Nights, a series of free concerts Thursday nights at the plaza on Fourth Street behind the Capitol Theatre. The Franklin Park amphitheater is one more place to catch free, familyfriendly show during the summer. Drop by the park on Friday evenings in July and August to see who’s playing. Next up is the Fresh Hop Ale Festival downtown on Oct. 5, featuring music, food and, of course, dozens of fresh local craft brews and ciders. On a more classical note, the
Yakima Symphony Orchestra — led by Conductor Lawrence Golan — performs in the fall, winter and spring, bringing in acclaimed guest artists for a classical series as well as a pops series. Visit www.ysomusic.org for schedules and information. The Capitol Theatre presents its own schedule of musical acts, both in the main theater and also in its attached 4th Street Theatre. Highlights include a Broadway series of touring musicals. See www. capitoltheatre.org. Also in downtown Yakima, The Seasons Performance Hall occasionally hosts jazz, classical, rock and other styles of touring musicians in a casual setting with great acoustics.
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You’re In The Right Place For Great Produce Yakima County is home to one of Washington state’s most diverse agricultural systems. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2007 Census, Yakima County is No. 1 in Washington based on market value of crop and livestock products. Agriculture contributes a whopping $1.6 billion to our local economy. Yakima County is the leading county in the nation in apple production with more than 50,000 acres of apple orchards producing premier apple varieties like Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Cripps Pink, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, as well as hundreds of other kinds. The county is also tops in the nation in the production of hops.
There are nearly 30,000 acres of hops planted on trellis systems for the essential ingredient in
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YAKIMA estimated 70 percent of the hops grown in America, and in recent years surpassed Germany as the world’s top hops producer. The county is also a big player in production of sweet cherries, plums/prunes, nectarines, peaches and pears. As you travel around the Valley, you may also come across apricots, tart cherries, pluots (plums crossed with apricots) and more. The county is also the state’s No. 1 producer of melons, including watermelon, cantaloupe and muskmelon. The growing berry industry features a wide assortment of blueberries and raspberries that are on display in local farmers markets and contribute to a fruit juice industry that ships worldwide. The county also grows more
than 20,000 acres of grapes, including juice grapes like Concord. Premier wine-grape varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Riesling and Chardonnay are grown here to feed a growing wine industry. The Yakima Valley is home to
the state’s highest concentration of wineries. Yakima County is the leading producer of squash (summer and winter) and peppers (bell and chili) in Washington and has over 3,600 acres of sweet corn. From May to September, roadside vegetable stands are loaded with asparagus,
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onions, snap beans, cucumbers and tomatoes. Sometimes you may find crops like sweet potatoes, peanuts or
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The farms in Yakima County range from large-scale orchards and other big operations to the small-scale family growers, many of them using organic methods to produce specialty crops. Many of these farms offer U-pick options so that visitors can gather their own fresh vegetables fresh from the fields. Yakima County’s agricultural influence isn’t only limited to what it grows. The county is also No. 1 in the state in dairy, milk production, cheese production, cattle and calves, sheep and lamb production, and meat goats. According to recent USDA data, irrigated pasture totals 140,000 acres, managed range totals 2.2 million acres and approximately 40,000 people in the county own from two to 20 acres.
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YAKIMA FARMERS MARKETS
During the summer months you’ll also find several farmers markets operating throughout the area, offering yet another fun option for enjoying the Valley’s bountiful harvests. These markets bring farmers and food producers together in one spot, along with arts-and-crafts vendors, specialty food producers, food vendors and entertainers to create a fun shopping experience. In downtown Yakima, check out Yakima Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a blocked-off area of Third Street, right in front of the Capitol Theatre. The market runs from May through October and is under new management starting this year. You’ll find fresh produce from around the region. Some other area markets worth checking out include: • Selah — Selah’s market runs on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at 210 S. First St., in the parking lot behind the King’s Row restaurant. Check out their Facebook page to learn more.
• Prosser — The Prosser Saturday Market is open May through October in the park at 1329 Sommers Ave. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Learn more at www. prosserfarmersmarket.com • Sunnyside — Sunnyside’s market runs Wednesdays from 4 to 7 throughout the summer at Fourth Street and Edison Avenue near the city park. • Toppenish — The city of Toppenish introduced its downtown farmers market late in the season last fall and built up a loyal following. Organizers hope to continue it this year, starting in May.
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Celebrating The Valley’s Museums And History AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM The Central Washington Agricultural Museum is an 18acre, open-air museum located in Fulbright Park in Union Gap — and a tribute to the area’s farmers. The Central Washington
Agricultural Museum was founded in 1978, and its buildings are open April 1 through October. A Horse & Buggy Museum was added to the grounds in late 2017. Displays include antique tractors, sorters, harvesters, over 3,000 antique hand tools, a working
sawmill and everything you can think of having to do with life on the farm. Every August, the museum plays host to the Central Washington Antique Farm Equipment Expo, which brings in hundreds of vintage farm machines and exhibitors from around the region. You’ll see a large collection of steam-powered engines, early gaspowered equipment, horse-drawn machinery and more. There are demonstrations of a working sawmill and blacksmith shop, a parade of farm equipment, a threshing bee, flea market, live entertainment and more. See the museum website at www.centralwaagmuseum.org to learn more.
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equipment, photos and artifacts that have long been important in the raising and harvesting this beer-brewing essential. Address: 22 S. B St., Toppenish.
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Interactive exhibits include a 1930s replica gas station, general store and a drive-through area for buses. At an irrigation exhibit you will learn how this semi-arid desert landscape was transformed into one of the most fertile growing areas in the world. At the Amos Cabin, you may be met by someone dressed as a pioneer, explaining what life was like as a settler in the Wild West. Organizers hope to leave every visitor with an understanding of what it used to take to feed America while experiencing the settling of the West as it really was, farming the land and planting crops in order to survive.
AMERICAN HOP MUSEUM The Yakima Valley is the largest hop producer in the world, and there is a lot of history to share. This museum aims to preserve, protect and display the historical
The Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association was formed in 1989 when the depot was remodeled with help from the Fort Simcoe Job Corps. After three years of work, the museum officially opened in 1992. The next year, the depot and adjacent freight house were purchased from the Burlington Northern Railroad. Then in 2000, the museum portion was renamed the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. Address: 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish.
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YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM Located in Franklin Park, this museum offers historical exhibits about the Valley — its natural history, Plateau cultural objects, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the local fruit industry. Visitors can enjoy the collection of horsedrawn vehicles, other historical exhibits and a reconstruction of the Washington, D.C., office of former Yakima resident and U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. Address: 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima.
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Local Air Travelers Can Save Time, Hassle The Yakima Air Terminal provides the Yakima Valley with air transportation services and facilities, allowing residents and business travelers an easy, affordable alternative to driving
across Snoqualmie Pass to catch a flight at Sea-Tac. Commercial air service is provided by Alaska Airlines, while Swift Air and Sun Country Airlines provide charter air service. Alaska
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Airlines provides daily flights to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and accommodates 76 passengers. Located off West Washington Avenue, the airport also accommodates emergency medical flights, aircraft manufacturing and testing, corporate aviation and general aviation. The airport terminal building was constructed in the 1950s, but it has undergone a series of minor remodeling projects to maintain functionality with new tenants and to meet federal regulations. The terminal building has five aircraft parking gates, all of which transition passengers through a ground level terminal concourse. The terminal also provides space
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YAKIMA for three rental car facilities — currently leased by Hertz, Avis and Budget — which are conveniently located adjacent to the baggage claim area. The airport has a high economic impact on the local economy and supports many aviation businesses that provide an estimated 1,000 jobs for the community. These businesses include McAllister Museum of Aviation, McCormick Air Center, JR Helicopter Service, Cub Crafters, Triumph Aero structures, Civil Air Patrol, Alaska Airlines, FedEx, Airlift NW and Yakima Aerosport. To learn more, visit flyykm.com.
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About 90 miles to the east is the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), located in Pasco. The airport is the largest airport in the southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon region and is the fourth-largest air carrier airport in the state, offering connections to eight major hubs. PSC serves a growing region that has taken off dramatically in the
past five years. Since 2013, the number of enplanements at the airport has increased by nearly 100,000, which represents both a vibrancy in the region and the additional flight services now available. The airport is home to Delta, Alaska Air/Horizon Air, United and Allegiant airlines and offers flights to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas
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Trolley History Lives On At Yakima Museum Experience an old-fashioned American street railway almost exactly as it was 100 years ago, and learn of the important role transit held in developing Yakima as well as the rest of the industrialized world. Owned and operated by Yakima Valley Trolleys, the museum is located at the corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street in Yakima. The trolleys operate on the tracks of the former Yakima Valley Transportation Co., which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the last authentic, alloriginal, turn-of-the-century interurban electric railroad in the United States. The system was constructed between 1907 and 1913. Once up to 44 miles in length; just five miles of track remain. In its first years of operation, railroad service was limited to one line in downtown Yakima. In 1909, the YVT was purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad so it could expand the system as a feeder of freight and produce to the Union Pacific mainline. In 1910, the YVT built a car barn, and in 1911 the powerhouse substation was constructed,
providing the electricity to operate the trolleys. The same time that automobiles were growing, trolley use was declining. Yakima Valley Trolleys discontinued streetcar service in 1947, while freight operations were halted in 1985. At that time, much of the system
was donated to the city, which opened the museum. The trolley season runs through the summer and early fall, and trolley rides begin at the car barn. They also offer charters all through the year. Visit www.yakimavalleytrolleys. org for hours and fares.
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