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 Yakima has been called the "Palm Springs of Washington" with good reason. The area averages 300 days of sunshine and just 8 inches of precipitation annually.
Ten miles northwest of Yakima is the Yakima River Canyon, a designated state scenic route offering excellent wildlife viewing, fishing, river rafting, and camping.
The canyon attracts bald eagles, river otters, coyotes, cougars, elk, bear, deer and bighorn sheep.
The Yakima River is considered a "blue-ribbon" catch-and-release trout stream by Washington anglers and there are many outfitters who provide guided outings.
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Walk, bike, roller blade or jog on the Yakima Greenway, a ten-mile paved path that follows the Yakima River and borders the City of Yakima. It includes a string of parks,
shady nooks, lakes and playgrounds. The Yakima Area Arboretum borders the Greenway.
"One of the reasons we moved here from New York state — the great white water kayaking that's nearby."
Debra Gould, MD, MPH, Faculty member |
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The North Front Street Historic District in downtown Yakima offers activities and one-of-a-kind shops, services and restaurants located in authentic railroad cars and an early Opera House. Just a few blocks away, the Yakima Farmer's Market is held weekly during the growing season. |
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Touring professional and local performing arts are regularly presented at the beautifully restored vaudeville theatre in the heart of downtown Yakima, the Capitol Theatre.
The Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus, Community Concert Series, Town Hall Lectures and the "Best of Broadway" series are all part of the annual arts offerings.
An active community theater group performs at the Warehouse Theater. |
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