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Spring Barrel at a Glance: Lunch, Live Music & Special Events
Spring Barrel 2013, April 26-28, in the Yakima Valley. Come, taste new releases from the barrel and enjoy an educational experience with winemakers, plus discounts on wine. Spring Barrel is all about...
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Driving Tour to Historic Fort Simcoe State Park Heritage Site
This driving tour takes you to the historic Fort Simcoe State Park Heritage Site on the Yakama Nation Reservation, past abundant agriculture area with fruit and produce stands, the museum at the...
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NEW! Downtown Yakima Summer Nights Concerts
The City of Yakima, Townsquare Media, and Legends Casino have joined forces to create Downtown Summer Nights, a new Thursday evening concert series that will feature a diverse mix of musical styles...
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Hillside Desert Botanical Cactus Garden Tours
If you are traveling to the Yakima Valley for wine tasting or attending a conference and have free time, don’t miss visiting the Hillside Desert Cactus Garden. This unique cactus garden is in bloom...
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Scenic Driving Tour of Three Washington State Mountain Passes
Update: Chinook Pass opened early on May 17, 2013. Expect Winter driving conditions check WSDOT for updates. This road trip is a 3 1/2 hour circle drive from the Yakima Valley over three scenic...
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Celebrate National Trails Day – Enjoy Trails through Yakima
Celebrate June 1, the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails. Close into the city of Yakima there are miles of trails. Listed below with links to...
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Book a Chimposium Today
This will be the last year to visit the Ellensburg chimpanzees who have learned American Sign Language through the the Chimposium program. Friends of Washoe and Central Washington University announced...
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Teapot Dome on National Register of Historic Places
Teapot Dome Zillah, WA The Teapot Dome in Zillah is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a reminder of one of the “greatest and most sensational” government bribery scandals in the...
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Summer at the Yakima Arboretum
The Yakima Arboretum is located adjacent to the Yakima Greenway, a 10 mile paved walking path following the Yakima River. The Arboretum’s main building features a gift shop and is used for educational...
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J.Bell Cellars – Old World Ambiance
J. Bell Cellars, is a “must visit” on your wine excursion to the Yakima Valley. Driving toward the winery, fields of lavender bloom on the right and orchards laden with cherries on the left. The...
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Floating the Yakima River Canyon
Summer is here! It is 90 degrees – Time to float the Yakima River in the Yakima River Canyon. The Yakima River is a gentle Class II river surrounded by volcanic basalt cliffs and arid sagebrush covered...
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Horse Heaven Hills AVA – 25% of Washington State Vineyards
The #1 wine in the world from Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2009, home of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th “100″ point wine, 2002-2003-2005-2007 of Washington State, Horse Heaven Hills AVA is truly...
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Winery Tours: Step on a Tour Bus, Saddle Up, or Join a Bicycle Tour
Come take a tour of the Yakima Valley wineries. Step on wine tour bus, join an organized bicycle tour or horseback ride for an educational and fun filled experience as you learn about the production of...
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Summer Hours for Yakima Valley Wineries
Yakima Valley wineries can be found in Downtown Yakima, Zillah, Sunnyside, Grandview, Prosser and Red Mountain or Benton City. You will find over 80 wineries to visit and enjoy. Many of these are...
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Let’s go out to breakfast!
The Yakima Valley has the breakfast spot to appeal to any taste; from charming to rustic, you will find the perfect spot to start your day. Charming Breakfast: White House Café: A special gathering...
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Wines Produced in the Yakima Valley
One question frequently asked at the Yakima Valley Visitor Info Center is, “What wines are made here?” Visitors are surprised by the incredible variety of wines produced in the Yakima Valley. The...
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Wine Tasting During Harvest Takes Planning
The season is turning. Nights are cooler and as the sun rises, there’s a mist on the valley floor. Soon gold and red trees will dot the distant hills. It’s harvest time in wine country. If you plan...
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Whitewater Rafting Class III – Last Summer Run in Washington State!
Osprey Rafting Company Class III whitewater rafting on the Tieton River begins August 31 and lasts for the month of September. The water is released from Rimrock Lake to irrigate the orchards and...
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Yakima Valley Boutique Wineries Offer Unique Fermentation Methods
The wine grape harvest and crush lead to the making of wine through the fermentation of the grapes. Many methods of fermentation exist; some as unique as fermenting in a cement egg! As an example, we...
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Harvest Festivals: Apple Pickin’, Hay Rides, Cider, Corn Mazes, Pony Rides…more
Harvest is here, time to load the family in the car and head for the Yakima Valley for farm fresh fun. Young and old will enjoy the harvest activities Bills Berry Farm in Grandview offers. Pick ripe,...
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