Ledgestone Hotel – Yakima
You can see the peak of Mt. Rainier from much of the Yakima Valley, and exploring the sprawling, 369-square mile Washington State reserve is a must for outdoor lovers. Just southeast of Seattle, the mountain is capped with snow and glaciers for much of the year, and the 6,400-foot sunrise makes for a stunning start…
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Mt. Rainier National Park
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Visit Agriculture Country
Just 50 miles from your Yakima Hotel is the sprawling agricultural destination of Mt. Rainier and Puyallup County. The local Native American tribe “pough-allup” (generous people) inhabited the area for thousands of years, and have been vital in nurturing the natural abundance in the area from nuts and berries to fish and game. Thanks to…
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Yakima Area Arboretum
What better way to usher in the month of romance than with a leisurely hike at the Yakima Area Arboretum? Located on the outskirts of the city limits at 1401 Arboretum Dr., there are 46 acres to explore. Marrying the arboretum with the riparian habitat of the nearby Yakima River, what used to be a…
