Ledgestone Hotel – Yakima
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…
Category Archives: Outdoor Activities
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Yakima Area Arboretum
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Leftover Turkey Trot
Did you overindulge on your Thanksgiving meal—and perhaps at the wine country weekend that followed? Don’t worry, because the Leftover Turkey Trot on November 25th is the perfect opportunity to get back on track. Many take advantage of this fun run to get a head start on their 2018 resolutions. The 5k run takes place…
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Yakima Valley Trolleys
Yakima is home to the last operating, turn of the century interurban electric railroad-and it’s a trip you have to take. At the Yakima Valley Trolleys museum, you’ll see modern trolley operations and can even charter your very own trolley for any special outing. The operating season is now extended through September with trolleys…
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Johnson Orchards
A Yakima landmark since 1904, Johnson Orchards is open to the public and has a knack for whisking you back in time. The fruit packing warehouse opened in 1916, specializing in tree-ripened cherries and still in full operation today. At Johnson’s, you can buy cherries, peruse the orchard’s u-pick for what’s in season or…
