Ski, mountain bike, and golf, all in the same day. Taste your way through wine country. Pick up some brewing tips from our hop growers. Hand pick fruits and vegetables your family will eat that night. No matter how you decide to explore the Yakima Valley, you’re bound to find a pleasant mix of perfect weather, delightful craft beverages, farm fresh produce and outdoor adventure. This is what makes the Yakima Valley so special!

There’s skiing (White Pass Ski Resort), fishing, camping, white water rafting, hunting, and abundant parks. There are numerous golf courses, including Apple Tree Golf Course, one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier golf experiences. The Yakima Greenway provides miles of walking/running/biking trails along the Yakima and Naches Rivers. We are home to high school, college and club sports. Escape to tree-shrouded streams, sage-dotted slopes, dramatic cliffs and abundant wildlife in the Cowiche Canyon.

There is an abundance of national and local jewelry, furniture, grocery, book, clothing, discount, electronics, pet, specialty and niche stores located in Downtown Yakima and throughout the city. Locally owned and nationally known hardware stores and a number of nursery, outdoor and building supply retailers are available for DIY enthusiasts. All of the major automobile manufacturers are represented by local dealerships.

Every Sunday, May through October, the downtown Yakima Farmers Market offers an unbelievable array of fresh fruits and vegetables and local crafts. From spring through fall there are plentiful fruit and vegetable stands conveniently located throughout the area selling fresh, locally grown produce at great prices. You can also visit many of the Valley’s farms where you can purchase directly from the source.

The Ellensburg area provides tremendous opportunities for education, local art, entertainment and outdoor recreation. Ellensburg is minutes away from hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, rafting and horseback riding. You can go hunting or fishing, you can enjoy the Ellensburg Rodeo and other community, regional and seasonal events. Ellensburg is also home to Central Washington University.

Central Washington offers outstanding outdoor recreation, fine restaurants, world-class wines, entertainment venues and events, college sports, and a quality of life second to none. Whether you favor the outdoors, or prefer your fun inside, there’s something for everyone. There’s skiing The Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Resort, fishing, camping, white water rafting, hunting, horseback riding, boating, (Yakima River Canyon River Scenic ByWay) the National Ellensburg Rodeo and abundant state parks. Opportunities to participate in many running events such as: the Whisky Dick Triathlon and the Canyon River Marathon.

Downtown Ellensburg is pedestrian friendly and offers unique boutiques for fine shopping and a variety of local eateries to choose from. There is something for everyone; from antique shops, to jewelry, and clothing stores like Flirt and Maurices. Ellensburg offers convenient neighborhood pharmacies, regional supermarkets and major automobile dealerships.

Every Saturday, May through October, the downtown Farmers Market in Ellensburg offers an incredible display of fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, plants and local crafts. From spring to fall there are abundant fruit and vegetable stands conveniently located throughout the area selling fresh, locally grown produce at affordable prices.