2020 Yakima Valley Visitor Guide by Bruce Smith

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Discover All The Yakima Valley Has To Offer Wineries ............................................. 7 - 12

Toppenish Mural Directory ................. 44 - 47

Wine Map .......................................... 10 - 11

Wapato ............................................. 48 - 49

Yakima ............................................... 13 - 21

Union Gap ........................................ 50 - 53

Calendar of Events ............................. 22 - 23

Selah ...................................................... 54

Dining ................................................24 - 25

Naches ................................................... 55

Hops & Breweries .............................. 26 - 27

Sunnyside .......................................... 56 - 57

Recreation ......................................... 28 - 29

Rodeos .............................................. 58 - 59

Sports ............................................... 30 - 31

Casinos & Bingo ...................................... 60

Golf .................................................. 32 - 33

Music ...................................................... 62

Arboretum & Greenway ..................... 34 - 35

Museums ................................................. 63

Granger ............................................ 36 - 37

Produce ............................................. 64 - 65

Toppenish .......................................... 38 - 41

Take Flight ............................................... 66

Toppenish Mural Map ........................ 42 - 43

Higher Education ............................... 67 - 68

CONTACT INFORMATION YAKIMA PUBLISHER Bruce Smith GENERAL MANAGER David Flink MANAGING EDITOR Shane Ersland GRAPHIC DESIGN Samantha Armijo SALES MANAGER David Gonzales The Yakima Valley Visitor Guide is published annually by Yakima Valley Publishing, Inc.

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WINERIES & VINEYARDS More than 100 wineries and vineyards currently call the Yakima Valley home, drawing visitors from around the world for various events. For a list of all the special events connected with the Valley’s wineries, visit wineyakimavalley.org. New events — and wineries — are consistently emerging. The summer tourism season in the Valley typically begins in April with the Spring Barrel Tasting event, but the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Locals and visitors can still stop by Valley wineries to help the industry rebound from the pandemic. The wineyakimavalley.org website provides links to all the individual winery events and specials that are

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offered throughout the year. There are several other major Valley-wide wine events throughout the year, including the Red Wine & Chocolate pairings offered in February. Many local wineries participate in the Oct. 12-13 Catch the Crush event

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to celebrate the fall harvest. There’s also the Thanksgiving in Wine Country event held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Those interested in touring local wineries can find maps online and at the wineries. Several area limo companies offer special winery tours.

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MARYHILL WINERY & AMPHITHEATER The Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater, just outside of Goldendale, hosts big names from the music industry for concerts every year, and features an art museum.Â In 1999, Craig and Vicki Leuthold established Maryhill Winery, which sits just west of the museum at 9774 Highway 14 in Goldendale. It produces more than 80,000 cases every year.

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The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers approximately 30 different wines for tasting. A Maryhill winemaker snatched a big industry award last year. Richard Batchelor earned the 2019 Winemaker of the Year trophy at the annual Indy International Wine Competition, which was held in May 2019 at Purdue University. The award is given to the winery and winemaker that win the most gold medals by brand at the competition. It was the third time in seven years Batchelor won the trophy. For more information about the winery and concerts held there, visit maryhillwinery.com.

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Maryhill Blends Wine & Culture Outdoors The art museum is known for its works by sculptor Auguste Rodin, as well as European and American paintings, Orthodox icons, unique chess sets and the renowned Théâtre de la Mode, featuring small-scale mannequins attired in designer fashions of post-World War II France. Baskets made by indigenous people of North America are also on display. The museum’s Native American collection represents nearly every tradition and style in North America, with works of art from the prehistoric through the contemporary eras. 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.

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Upland Vineyards

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YAKIMA VALLEY WINERY LOCATION KEY 14 Hands Winery ........................... G6 Airfield Estates................................. F6 AntoLin Cellars ............................... A2 Barrel Springs Winery..................... F5 Chandler Reach Vineyards..............H6 Chinook Wines............................... G6 Co Dinn Cellars ...............................E5 Cooper Wine Company ...................I6 CÃ´te Bonneville................................E5 County Line Tasting Room............... F6 Covet Cellars .................................. C4

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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Oasis Farms

Fairacre Vineyard Kestrel View Estates Vineyard

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Olsen Vineyards

Desert Hill Vineyards

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Tapteil Vineyard Winery...................I5 Terra Blanca Winery.........................I5 Thurston Wolfe Winery.................. F6 Treveri Sparkling Cellars ..................B3 Tucannon Cellars ..............................I5 Two Mountain Winery.................... C4 VanArnam Vineyards ...................... C4 Wilridge Winery............................. A2 Wit Cellars...................................... G6 Yakima Valley Vintners..................... F6

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Adytum Cellars Agate Field Vineyard Bonair Covet Cristopher Cellars Cultura Dineen Cellars Eaton Hill HorizonĘźs Edge Hyatt Vineyards J Bell Cellars Knight Hill Maison de Padgett Paradisos del Sol Portteus Severino Cellars Sheridan Vineyard Silver Lake Tanjuli Two Mountain VanArnam Velen Winer y Whisper Ridge

WA PAT O Elephant Mountain Vineyards Fortuity Cellars Freehand Cellars Masset Owen Roe Pontin del Roza Red Willow Vineyard Treveri Cellars Windy Point Valicoff Estates

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N AC H E S Fontaine Estates Naches Heights Wilridge

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Yakima continues to impress visitors with its growing social attractions and productive agriculture industry. The growth of the local beer and wine industries, plus a variety of new restaurants have made Yakima a vibrant tourist destination. Seasonal sports tournaments and an abundance of outdoor activities within a short drive of town — hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, rafting, hunting and various others — have gone a long way toward putting Yakima on the minds of tourists. Business owners have also taken to Yakima because of its central location and downtown convention center.

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events include 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 and the Yakima Valley Folklife Festival. Yakima also is home to semiprofessional sports clubs. The Yakima Valley Pippins baseball team was set to begin the 2020 season June 5 as of print time, but the Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams postponed their seasons due to the coronavirus. Fans of live action can catch roller derbies with the Wine Country Crushers, auto racing at the Yakima Speedway, rodeo events at the SunDome and much more. DINING A plethora of dining opportunities in Yakima are available to please any palate. The past few years have been especially kind to the city, with the introduction of more high-end eateries than ever before. 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 options, as well as delis, bakeries and mobile eateries are plentiful. There is no shortage of national chain restaurants as Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Buffalo Wild Wings can all be found in the area. Fastcasual food fans have choices too, with Panera Bread, Five Guys and Panda Express on hand. 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, multi-purpose 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, YA K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0

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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 visitors to take a stroll with their dogs. Most parks offer play equipment for kids and some (Randall and the Greenway) have off-leash areas for pets. Those who want to take a hike can head over to Cowiche Canyon or take a short drive to White Pass on U.S. Highway 12. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR 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. Entering its 128th year, the fair at State Fair Park in Yakima has become known as one of the premier family entertainment events in the area. Starting in 1892, the fair has a deep heritage in showcasing the agricultural products of the fertile Central Washington region. 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 on display during the fair, creating an impressive group of exhibits in the beautifully renovated

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The Central Washington State Fair is a main attraction in the city of Yakima historic buildings and more than a dozen livestock barns. Each year, more than 70 different food vendors present unique edibles to fairgoers. More than 100 commercial vendors participate each year, with some setting up tents around the park. Others fill the Yakima Valley SunDome with booths selling outdoor supplies, furniture, hot tubs, handmade candies and crafts. Entertainment is a main draw, as the fair attracts local and regional acts at several different venues and stages throughout the park. Every night, the fair features a big-name singer, comedian or musical group. The fair also features an action-packed carnival. Thrill-seekers of all ages enjoy 10 acres of midway attractions, including hair-raising rides and challenging games. For more information on this year’s fair entertainment lineup and to learn about year-round activities at State Fair Park, visit fairfun.com. OTHER PARK ATTRACTIONS The state fair is the most well-known attraction each year at State Fair Park, but there are activities held there throughout

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the year at the historic 120-acre site. The park is home to the SunDome, a large domed facility that hosts various events and gatherings, including concerts, trade shows, sporting events, rodeos and more. Some major attractions include the Home & Garden Show every March, the WIAA basketball and state high school volleyball championships and the Central Washington Sportsmen Show. For more information and an events calendar, visit statefairpark. org and yakimasundome.com. Every summer, the fairgrounds are home to Yakima’s annual Fourth 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

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State Fair Park, hosted by Vintiques of Yakima. For more information, visit vintiques.com. Nearby, Yakima County Stadium is home to a semi-pro baseball team. Entering their sixth year, the Yakima Valley Pippins feature college players from around the country. The Pippins play in the West Coast League and begin in June. To learn more about the team and its schedule, check out pippinsbaseball.com. FRESH FRUIT, WINERIES Many visitors will want to check out the roadside fresh fruit and produce stands in Yakima, Union Gap, Selah, Naches and the Lower Valley. Hire a limousine, book a tour with the Little Hopper or choose a designated driver to tour the Valley’s wineries, which are among the nation’s best. Tasting rooms offer samples of their award-winning wines and most have gift shops. 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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The Seasons

THE SEASONS Originally built in 1917 as the Christian Science Church, this historical building was purchased in 2005 to be renovated into a performance hall. The Seasons Performance Hall is one of the city’s premier concert venues, located in downtown Yakima at 101 N. Naches Ave. It is managed by a nonprofit organization that supports cultural events and diversity in the Yakima Valley, and encourages musical education and performances. Known as Yakima’s “second living room,” the genres of music the facility showcases include classical, jazz, indie, rock, gospel, soul, folk and more. Camaraderie is important to the Seasons Performance Hall’s staff, and they strive to give customers the experience of a lifetime by also offering good food and beverages. Alongside concerts, the facility also offers dance classes, balls, parties and various other events. For more information, visit theseasonsyakima. com.

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CAPITOL THEATRE Built in 1920, Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre is a great place for visitors to catch a show. The Capitol Theatre served the Yakima area for decades as a vaudeville house and later, a movie theatre. It was opened in the 1920s by Frederick Mercy in the heart of downtown Yakima, at 19 S. Third Street. It initially hosted mainly road shows and vaudeville acts. Later, with the demise of vaudeville, it became mainly a movie theater. The theater has seen some challenges, as a fire once devastated the building. The community came forward to support a campaign to rebuild and restore it to its original glory. The Austrian artist who painted the original dome mural and ornamentation restored his work there. That dome painting was his last. To celebrate the grand reopening of the Capitol Theatre in 1978, Bob Hope visited Yakima to perform

in the newly renovated theater. Since then, a long list of big-name performers have graced the theater’s stage — including Johnny Cash, Steve Allen, David Copperfield, Shirley Jones and George Carlin. The theater is now a treasured community resource. Two major performance series are presented each year — the Capitol Theatre series and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra concerts. Many other special events are scheduled

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Calendar of Events

C ALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020 There’s always something interesting 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 happening. Events are added throughout the year, while some events may not be held every year. For a full calendar of Valley activities, check out visityakima.com. Visitors 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 call them at 509-573-3388 or 800-221-0751. Check out the Chamber of Commerce’s website 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.

MAY 16 — Yak Attack 5 v. 5 Soccer Tournament, Yakima 17 — Your Canyon for a Day Bike Tour, Selah 22-24 — Legends Casino Hotel Pow Wow, Toppenish 23 — Insane Inflatable 5k, Yakima 29-31 — Highland Community Fair, Tieton 30 — Gap2Gap & Junio Gap2Gap, Yakima

JUNE 9 — Treaty Days Celebration, Toppenish 20 — Summer Ale Fest, Sunnyside 20 — Dye Hard 5k Nighttime Color Run, Yakima 20-21 — Union Gap Old Town Days, Union Gap JULY 4 — Fourth of July Celebration, Yakima 4 — Independence Day Celebration, Selah 4 — Old Fashioned 4th of July, Zillah 18-19 — Nile Valley Days, Naches 18-19 — Hot Shots 3-On-3 Basketball Tourney, Yakima AUGUST 1-3 — Toppenish Junior Rodeo & Little Rascals Rodeo, Toppenish 1-4 — Vintiques Northwest Nationals, Yakima 6-8 — Moxee Hop Festival, Moxee 15-16 — Pioneer Power Show and Swap Meet, Union Gap X — Wapato Harvest Festival, Wapato Events may have been altered due to COVID-19.

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SEPTEMBER 11-12 — Naches Valley Sportsmans’ Days, Naches 11-13 — Chinook Fest, Naches 12 — Yakima Taco Fest, Yakima 25-27 — The Great Prosser Balloon Rally, Prosser 25 - OCT. 4 — Central Washington State Fair, Yakima 26 — Sunfair Parade, Yakima OCTOBER 3 — Fresh Hop Ale Festival, Yakima 10-11 — Yakima Valley Catch the Crush, Yakima Valley NOVEMBER 27-29 — Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Yakima Valley 28 — Lighted Christmas Parade, Toppenish X — Toy Train Christmas, Toppenish DECEMBER 4 — Selah Lighted Parade, Selah 5 — Lighted Farm Implement Parade, Sunnyside Events may have been altered due to COVID-19.

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DINING Yakima features a growing and vibrant restaurant scene, with a plethora of options. Higher-end cuisine and additional ethnic options have been introduced to the local restaurant scene. Below is a rundown of some of Yakima’s popular 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 of higher-end cuisine 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 the entire party. Visit Crafted at 22 N. First St. • Gasperreti’s is one of Yakima’s oldest restaurants, and was opened in 1966. The Italian food favorite at 1013 N. First St. features more than a century’s worth of family recipes, as well as an extensive fine wine list. 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 a 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. • WaterFire Restaurant & Bar has maintained a consistent following since it opened in August 2018. Like many of the restaurants on this list, WaterFire’s menu is Northwest-inspired but with an international twist. Head chef and owner Derrin Davis tries to draw upon flavors from the Pacific Rim and beyond to create an innovative culinary experience. He utilizes a 30-hour process to prepare prime rib as a special dish on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit WaterFire at 4000 Creekside Loop. • Provisions Restaurant & Market entered the local restaurant scene in early 2018 and has quickly developed a reputation for quality and freshness. The family-friendly

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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 steakhouses opened in early 2018, serving everything from prime cuts to salads, sandwiches and burgers. An upstairs dining room is available, along with a saloon where visitors can hang out while waiting for a table.

traditional curry and tandoori dishes. The Yakima Valley is filled with great Mexican restaurants that stay true to their roots. Greek food can be found at the Gyro House and the Kabob House.

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• Minado Buffet opened at 501 N. Front St. this year. It is an Asianthemed restaurant that serves all-you-can-eat seafood, hibachi and sushi. A variety of Asian foods including soups, dumplings and desserts can be found there. • A selection of long-standing and ethnic favorites includes Taj Palace, known for its authentic Indian cuisine and decor. The restaurant also has an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet of

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opened in downtown Yakima last year. The Valley isn’t all about beer and wine, however. There are cider companies and distilleries that are also becoming well known, including Tieton Cider Works and Swede Hill Distilling. To learn more about these local beverage producers, check out spiritsandhopstrail.com.

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Moxee hosts its Moxee Hop Festival during the first Friday and Saturday in August. Activities are 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,

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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 capitol of the world. So it should be no surprise that new breweries are constantly opening to join several local mainstays. Yakima Craft Brewing Co. has been in business for a long time, and opened 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 Coast. 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 a solid reputation in the Lower Valley in recent years, while Varietal Brewing is also beginning to make a name for itself there. Cowiche Creek Brewing, about 10 miles west of Yakima, has built a

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OUTDOORS & RECREATION Yakima offers all the popular outdoor activities that make the Pacific Northwest famous. Outdoor adventures are plentiful across the Yakima Valley, with abundant recreational opportunities to explore every season. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular in the winter; while hiking, biking, climbing and camping are popular in the spring, summer and fall. Opportunities for water sports like kayaking, river rafting and paddle boarding are nearby. Below is a breakdown of some popular destinations within an hour of the city: WHITE PASS Skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers love to visit White Pass Ski Area off U.S. Highway 12, just 45 minutes from downtown Yakima. White Pass has a popular lodge and numerous cabins for rent. The area is also 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 visitors should be prepared to pull off the road and explore. YAKIMA RIVER CANYON Visitors can load up their rafting gear and head toward Ellensburg on State Route 823. A half dozen recreation areas can be found right off the road, a highway that weaves through the lowlands of Yakima and Kittitas counties.

Most of the recreation areas are intended for day use, though many allow overnight camping.Â The canyon is also a great place for a leisurely drive. There are plenty of spots to pull off and take in all of the beautiful scenery. During the summer and fall, visitors see fleets of rafters floating their way back to town. COWICHE CANYON This beautiful outdoor playground offers a variety of access points all within a few minutes of downtown Yakima.Â

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Miles of trails greet day hikers and birdwatchers, who visit the canyon to “get out of town” for a great selfie opportunity that allows them to stay close to home. The shrub-steppe environment is a great place to discover various wildlife, but be careful not to cross paths with a cougar, coyote or rattlesnake in the warmer months. YAKIMA GREENWAY 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 sit back and enjoy the agreeable Central Washington climate. The Greenway is right off Interstate 82 in Yakima, heading east on Yakima Avenue.

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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 across 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 recently opened in Yakima. 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. There are also professional sports opportunities available for spectators, including the Yakima Valley Pippins baseball team, and Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams. The soccer teams’ 2020 seasons have been cancelled due to the coronavirus

pandemic, however. The Pippins open their West Coast League season in June and play through August. The WCL offers top college players from around the country a place to show their talents. Home games are played at Yakima County Stadium in Yakima’s State Fair Park. Visit pippinsbaseball.com to learn more. The Yakima United men’s and women’s soccer teams of the Northwest Premier League typically play in the spring and summer at the new SOZO Sports Complex in west Yakima.

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Yakima Speedway, a half-mile oval track near State Fair Park. The track holds races most weekends in several classes including Late Model Sportsman, Superstocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Mini Stocks and more. Additional auto racing can be found 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 events at State Fair

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One of the area’s most popular events is the annual Gap2Gap Relay, scheduled for May 30 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. Learn more about the relay at yakimagreenway.org.

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The annual Hot Shots 3-on3 Basketball Tournament will be held July 18-19 at the SOZO Sports Complex. With hundreds of teams with players 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 yakimasports.org.

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GOLF The Yakima Valley is home to nearly a dozen beautiful golf courses, with the area’s seasons providing for at least nine months of playing opportunities. 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.

PUBLIC COURSES • 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 size of the course is 6,961 yards from the back tees and it 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 size of the course is 6,657 yards from the back tees and it has a course rating of 71.3, a slope of 121 and a par of 72.

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Built in 2000, the public golf course is located off Interstate 82. The total size is 1,186 yards and it has a par of 30.

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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 U.S. Highway 97. The total size of 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 size of the course is 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 size of the course is 6,220 yards from the back tees and it has a course rating of 66.9, a slope of 111 and a par of 70.

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(509) 966-0890 Designed by Melvin Curly Hueston and opened in 1964, the public golf course is located in west Yakima. The total size of the course is 2,691 yards from the back tees and it has a course rating of 32.3, a slope of 107 and a par of 35. PRIVATE COURSES

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The private golf course was designed by A. Vernon Macan and built in 1918. The total size of 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 size of 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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YAKIMA ARBORETUM Yakima’s colorful Arboretum can be found off Nob Hill Boulevard, just east of Interstate 82. Located near the path to the Yakima Greenway, the Arboretum features 46 acres of urban green space. That includes about 30 acres of lawn, trees and walkways that lead to wooded areas along the Yakima River. The scene is perfect for picnics, dog walking, exploring the Japanese-style garden and celebrating weddings. The arboretum hosts a series of free educational events throughout the year. There are nature camps, school field trips, bird watching events and the property is available to rent for events. Staff experts are always happy to answer foliage and wildlife questions. At the entrance of the arboretum is The Jewett Interpretive Center, which features a carillon bell tower, the Heritage of Trees display, a reference library and a herbarium. The Tree House Gift Shop and courtyard are there as well.

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sculptures around town. The city hosts a Dino-N-A-Day event the first Saturday in June at the Hisey “Dinosaur” Park on Main Street, and a new dinosaur sculpture is introduced every year. The city also hosts a flea market and 3-on-3 Dunkin’ Dinosaur Basketball Tournament at the main city park in August. Other annual events include the Granger Cherry Festival in the spring, but this year’s festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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 in Granger, be sure to check out Granger’s Historical Society Museum, located inside the Granger library. It is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. To learn more, visit grangerwashington.org.

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Toppenish 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 arrive 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

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American Cowboy Magazine to name it one of the 20 Best Places to Live in the West. Whether you’re planning a day 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

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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 exhibition hall includes life-size dwellings of the plateau people, dioramas of the Yakama people, sound effects, narratives and music, a 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. 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. 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 K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0

IN THE CITY OF MURALS AND MUSEUMS capture a glimpse of the Old West 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 4th weekend experiencing the thrill of the Toppenish PRCA Rodeo, and enjoy a Wild West Parade on July 4th. 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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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 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 CIT Y’S WILD WES T 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-a-Day 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 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. 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. It’s also adjacent to Washington state’s tallest flag pole.

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L IS T OF MURAL S 2020 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 78 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. The Toppenish Mural Society is at 501c3. Please consider supporting. PO Box 1172 Toppenish. 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 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.

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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 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.

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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. 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. 46

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. 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 K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0

L IS T OF MURAL S 2020 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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Wapato The culturally diverse city of Wapato is the first stop on the highway outside of Yakima and Union Gap. The town of 5,000 residents is known for its many farms, wineries and produce stands, so plan on making a few stops at roadside businesses like Rembrandt’s and Imperial’s Garden. A number of new wineries have also been springing up, including Fortuity Cellars. Wapato also welcomed a new restaurant in late 2017. HopTown Wood Fired Pizza, also a mobile eatery, opened right off Interstate 82 in a former mercantile building. Stop in for some pizza and a pint. The name Wapato is of Yakama Indian origin — Wa-pa-too — an edible root valued by native Yakamas and settlers alike. Settlers have been in the area since as early as 1885. In 1903, the Postal Service changed the name of the town from Simcoe to Wapato, because Simcoe 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

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Union Gap Union Gap is the oldest community in the Yakima Valley. It 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 the 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. The massive Valley Mall and its surrounding mini malls continually bring in big-name national retail stores and restaurants, and the city has become a vital part of

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QUALITY FOOD, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT Visitors driving down South First Street from Yakima will eventually see the Valley Mall, one of Central Washington’s largest retail hubs. This landmark lets visitors know they are now in Union Gap. And there is a lot more to Union Gap than the mall. A lot of big business occurs there. Valley Mall Boulevard has been transformed since Costco relocated there in 2009, and that has led to other large retailers, like WinCo Foods, to join the party, just across the street. 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, which features haunted houses and escape rooms. Nerds Laser Tag & Fun Center (which features laser tag, video games, foosball and billiards) is in Union Gap as well. Valley Mall features many activities, hosting regular events for families and kids. The mall also hosts the Yakima Farmers Market — one of two local farmers markets — every Sunday from May through October. It is held along South First Street, next to Sears, starting at 9 a.m. Mother’s Day weekend.

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Naches Naches, a pioneer town of about 830 residents, is located on the foothills of the Cascades, just 12 miles from Yakima on U.S. Highway 12. It sits within close proximity of many sites that offer camping, skiing, hunting, fishing or rafting. During the summer, visitors can stop by one of its many road-side 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, they can plan a snowmobiling trip or check out the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to see elk and bighorn sheep being fed. All year, visitors can enjoy shops and restaurants, including the Bron Yr Aur Brewery, 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. The Walkabout Inn is 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

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Yakima County’s secondlargest 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. It also has wine tasting, parks, a museum, brew pubs, restaurants, lakes and the Yakima River to 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, while Varietal Brewing Co. opened to wide acclaim in 2018. A growing number of wineries — Cote Bonneville, Tucker Cellars and Co Dinn Cellars — have also made Sunnyside a popular destination for wine lovers. Sunnyside is home to a number of annual events, including the famous Lighted Farm Implement Parade in December, Sunshine Days in September and the Sunnyside Summer Ale Festival,

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RODEOS TOPPENISH RODEO Entering 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 across the U.S. converge at this historic Pro West-sanctioned event steeped in the history of the American West. 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 available, giving competitors an added incentive to travel to Toppenish. Kids events like mutton bustin’ and wild-cow milking are also highlights. 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 tickets, visit the Toppenish Rodeo page on Facebook.

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to participate in events such as calf and steer roping, bronc riding, bull riding, cow milking and barrel racing. YAKIMA VALLEY FAIR & RODEO Grandview has hosted this popular family event every summer for nearly a century.

Now in its 92nd year, the Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo will be held Aug. 5-8 at the Country Park Fairgrounds, at 812 Wallace Way. More than 1,000 people attend each day, with a Pro West Rodeo held on Friday and Saturday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The number of competitors has varied from 100-250 over the years.

TOPPENISH JUNIOR RODEO The Toppenish Junior Rodeo has been part of the Yakima Valley for 50 years, with contestants coming from across the Northwest to compete every August. This event gives young people a chance to compete, and offers educational scholarships, souvenirs and monetary rewards. The organization’s goal is to encourage local youths to portray excellence in sportsmanship and to develop strong social values. A companion event to the Toppenish Junior Rodeo over the past few years has been the Rascal Rodeo, which gives disabled people an opportunity to participate in simulated rodeo events. Children and young adults with developmental disabilities gather at the fairgrounds on Saturday morning 58

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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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ELLENSBURG RODEO 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

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CASINOS & BINGO Gaming has become an important part of the Yakima Valley tourism landscape, offering the enormous Yakama Nation Legends Casino And Hotel in Toppenish and 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. It added a hotel in 2017. Legends offers nearly 1,500 slot machines, as well as black jack, poker, craps, baccarat, roulette, pai gow, bingo and keno. An all-you-can-eat buffet is also legendary, but no alcohol is served on the grounds. Legends is open seven days a week and hosts live entertainment throughout the year. For a full events calendar, visit yakamalegends.com. Those looking to stay closer to Yakima can visit Casino Caribbean, regarded by many as Yakima’s best card room for poker and other games. Located off East Nob Hill Boulevard near Interstate 82, the eat-and-play establishment features a fun, tropical theme. For more information, visit casino-caribbean.net/Yakima. Nob Hill Casino is located in west Yakima. It’s open seven days a week and features regular black jack tournaments and other specials. It features a restaurant and bowling alley. Learn more at 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 support 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 of money. The hall features a special place for pull-tab sales. 60

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MUSIC 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 the Valley. The annual Roots & Vines festival is typically held in May, but this year’s event has been canceled due to the coronavirus. 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. Events feature vendors selling food and crafts and other activities. Check out 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. 62

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 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 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 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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MUSEUMS CENTRAL WASHINGTON AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

The Central Washington Agricultural Museum is an 18-acre, open-air museum located in Fulbright Park in Union Gap. It is a tribute to local farmers. The Central Washington Agricultural Museum was founded in 1978. Its buildings are open AprilOctober. A Horse & Buggy Museum was added to the grounds in late 2017. Displays include antique tractors, sorters, harvesters, more than 3,000 antique hand tools, a working sawmill and various items related to life on the farm. Every August, the museum hosts the Central Washington Antique

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Farm Equipment Expo, which draws hundreds of vintage farm machines and exhibitors from around the region. A large collection of steam-powered engines, early gaspowered equipment, horse-drawn machinery and other items will be on display. There are demonstrations of a working sawmill and blacksmith shop, a parade of farm equipment, a threshing bee, a flea market, live entertainment and more. Interactive exhibits include a 1930s replica gas station, a general store and a drive-through area for buses. At an irrigation exhibit, visitors will learn how the area’s former semi-arid desert landscape was transformed into one of the most fertile growing areas in the world. At the Amos Cabin, visitors are often met by someone dressed as a pioneer, who explains what life was like as a settler in the Wild West. Organizers hope to leave every visitor with an understanding of what it took to feed America while experiencing the settling of the West. Visit the museum’s website at centralwaagmuseum.org to learn more.

YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM

Located in Franklin Park, this museum offers various historical exhibits about the Valley. They feature its natural history, plateau cultural objects, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the local fruit industry. Visitors can enjoy a collection of horsedrawn vehicles, additional historical exhibits and a reconstruction of the Washington, D.C., office of former Yakima resident and U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. The museum is located at 2105 Tieton Drive in Yakima.

AMERICAN HOP MUSEUM

The Yakima Valley is the largest hop producer in the world, and there is a lot of industry history to share. This museum aims to preserve, protect and display the historical equipment, photos and artifacts that have long been important to beer brewing. The museum is located at 22 S. B St. in Toppenish.

YAKIMA VALLEY RAIL AND STEAM MUSEUM

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. The museum is located at 10 S. Asotin Ave. in Toppenish.

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PRODUCE Yakima County is home to one of Washington state’s most diverse agricultural systems. Agriculture contributes a whopping $1.6 billion to the 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, and hundreds of others. 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 the world-renowned brews of the Pacific Northwest. Yakima County produces an 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.

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As visitors travel around the Valley, they may also come across apricots, tart cherries and pluots (plums crossed with apricots). 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 grows more than 20,000 acres of grapes, including juice grapes like Concord. Premier winegrape 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 more than 3,600 acres of sweet corn. From May to September, roadside vegetable stands are loaded with asparagus, onions, snap beans, cucumbers and tomatoes. The farms in Yakima County range from large-scale orchards and other big operations to small-scale family YA K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0

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growers, many of them using organic methods to produce specialty crops. Many of these farms offer U-pick options so visitors can gather their own fresh vegetables from 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.

FARMERS MARKETS

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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. Visitors can check out the Yakima Farmers Market downtown 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 typically runs from May through October. Some other area markets worth checking out include:

• Selah — Selah’s market runs on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. at 210 S. First St. in the parking lot behind the King’s Row restaurant. Check out its Facebook page to learn more. • Prosser — The Prosser Saturday Market is open May through October in the park at 1329 Sommers Ave. Operating hours are from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Learn more at prosserfarmersmarket.com • Sunnyside — Sunnyside’s market runs Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. throughout the summer at Fourth Street and Edison Avenue near the city park.

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TAKE FLIGHT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL

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 Airlines provides daily flights to and from SeattleTacoma 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

Yakima also has a dependable transit system. transition passengers through a ground-level terminal concourse. The terminal also provides space 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 big economic impact on the local economy and supports many aviation businesses that provide an

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About 90 miles east of Yakima is the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), located in Pasco. 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 and Mesa, Ariz. To learn more, visit flytricities. com. YA K I M A VA L L E Y V I S I TO R G U I D E 2 0 2 0

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The Yakima Valley is home to several colleges and universities that offer broad-based higher education opportunities, ranging from a community college to a medical university. • YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE, located in the heart of Yakima, was founded in 1928. YVC — formerly known as Yakima Valley Community College — is one of the state’s oldest community colleges. It is a public, two-year institution that offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower division arts and sciences, certificates, professional and technical education and community services. • 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.

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• Yakima is also home to PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, a school that ranks No. 1 in the nation for income mobility and has a 94 percent job placement. As a trade school, its goal is to get people on the fast track to success within just one or two years, depending on the program of choice. Many students secure jobs before they graduate. • HERITAGE UNIVERSITY, located outside Toppenish, is an accredited, private institution offering a wide array of academic programs and degrees. Students enjoy a world-class, multicultural education and personalized attention. 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. Heritage makes it possible to earn a college degree

while continuing to live comfortably and work. Many undergraduate courses are offered during the evenings and graduate courses are offered on the weekends. Many of the Valley’s future teachers are currently being trained at Heritage. • On the other side of Yakima is CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, located about 35 miles from Yakima 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. Its 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. It offers more than 135 majors including nationally and/or regionally distinguished programs in music, geology, paramedicine, physics and education.

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