The Yakima Valley, located in south-central Washington state, is known for wine, produce, and sunshine. Our travel experts make suggestions for wineries to visit, places to stay, and where to find excellent local cuisine.
Just north of the Yakima Valley of Washington lies the rural western town of Ellensburg. Known for the Ellensburg Rodeo, one of the top 10 in the U.S., Ellensburg also is a great place to get away to for art and history, boutique shopping, and delicious food. The...
We were doing a little wine-focused agritourism in Washington’s sunny Yakima Valley. Wine tasting, chocolate sampling and asparagus hunting had gone well. But what about lunch? We were in the mood for something local that represented the bounty of the valley. Since...
Three hours from Portland and two and a half from Seattle, lie the small towns and agricultural lands of the Yakima Valley. It’s the source of much that is good and makes for a marvelous sunny getaway. The Yakima Valley is actually the birthplace of Washington’s wine...
Washington's Yakima Valley is known for its wine country, which wine critics have compared to the growing regions of France. With over 120 wineries and five AVA's, there are plenty of ways to day-trip around the Valley and explore its tasting rooms and vineyards. On a...