Ledgestone Hotel – YakimaEstablished by the Central District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs in 1967, the Yakima Arboretum & Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization supported by its members and sponsors. It displays a beautiful 46 acres of land filled with over 1000 specimens of trees, shrubs, gardens, forbs, and natural areas. This urban green…
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Yakima Arboretum & Botanical Garden
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Kana Winery
The name ‘Kana’ is derived from the native word for ‘Spirit or Fire Within a Mountain,’ which references the perceived supernatural power of volcanic activity. The Yakima valleys are enriched with volcanic soil influences that provide terroir from the “Kana” millennia from nearby volcanic mountains, creating the perfect foundation for world-class vineyards. Kana Winery’s wines…
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Tieton River Rock Climbing
Located 20 minutes away from Yakima, the Tieton River crags spread out along a 20-mile stretch of the river drainage on the south cascades of Washington state’s east slope. Most of the crags are composed of andesite, part of a 50-mile-long flow from the Goat Rocks ancient volcano. This site has over 400 routes evenly…
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Cowiche Canyon Preserve
Walk beneath the andesite cliffs and the stunning basalt along a gorgeous creek with unique wildflowers in the spring and beautiful colors in the fall, with the option for a side trip for snacks and a glass of wine. Or walk a loop on the great uplands through lithosol and sagebrush with panoramic views of…