The streets (and vineyards!) of Yakima come alive each Friday evening, starting with the First Fridays and Monthly Sip and Stroll. Every first Friday, stroll the downtown streets and check out numerous live music options at wineries, specials at tasting rooms, exhibits at galleries, and of course prix fixe menus matched with the month’s…
Category Archives: About Yakima
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Friday Night Highlights
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Hike Yakima Skyline Ridge Rim
There are some real show-stopping hikes in Yakima, but the Skyline Ridge/Rim in the L.T. Murray State Wildlife Recreation Area is especially beautiful. Here, you’ll find prime desert hiking that takes the cake for the entire Washington state. Along the farthest eastern edge, the absolute best views can be found. Discover desert wildflowers that pepper…
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Yakima for Mother’s Day
Spending Mother’s Day in the beautiful and charming wine region of Yakima is a gift in itself. But what if you really want to treat mom this holiday? For many, the Waffles Caffe is the idyllic breakfast hot spot. Famous for monstrously big Belgian waffles and their old fashioned banana split with whipped cream, strawberries…
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Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Days
Spring has sprung, and that means one thing in Yakima: the 12th Annual Cherry Blossom Days at the Washington Fruit Place are around the corner! From April 15-22, stop by the Washington Fruit Place and Gift Shop at Barrett Orchards to see some of the most stunning blossoms of the season. Located at 1209 Pecks…