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Outdoor Weekend — Yakima Valley Road Trip Idea

Recreation Adventures Under Sunny Skies

Combine golf, rock climbing, biking and fishing for an outdoor getaway that also includes meals at several local favorite hot spots.

Plan Your Weekend Getaway

Begin at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center. There, travel consultants can share additional information and help you organize your stops.

Outdoor Weekend Day One

01 — Lunch at Apple Tree Grill

8804 Occidental Avenue • Yakima, WA 98903
509-966-5877 • appletreeresort.com

Kick off the weekend with a beer before golf and a generous serving of their famous Applewood Smoked Prime Rib.

02 — Tee Off at Apple Tree

8804 Occidental Avenue • Yakima, WA 98903
509-966-5877 • appletreeresort.com

Take your best shot at one of the Northwest's premier golf courses, set among the rolling landscape of a 100 year-old orchard.

03 — Drinks and Dinner at Bob's Burgers and Brews

121 N. Fair Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901
509-895-7199 • bobsburgersandbrew.com

Cool down with an ice-cold brew served in a frosted mug, then choose from their many different gourmet burgers.

04 — Spend the Night at a Downtown Yakima Hotel

Downtown Yakima

Rest up at a Yakima hotel before the next day’s adventures.

Outdoor Weekend Day Two

01 — Breakfast at North Town

32 North Front Street • Yakima, WA 98901
509-895-7600 • northtowncoffee.com

Fuel up for the day with a cup of joe, an energizing smoothie or a fresh baked pastry.

02 — Rock Climbing at White Pass

Located Off of Highway 12 Along the Tieton River

Take in the fresh mountain air while climbing the beautiful volcanic rock walls of the Tieton River Canyon.

03 — Lunch at Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co.

12160 US Hwy 12 • Naches, WA 98937
509-653-1109 • bronyraurbrewing.com

Settle in on the patio or lawn at the foothills of the Cascade Range for hand-crafted beers and brick-oven pizza made with beer infused dough.

04 — Mountain Bike Cowiche Canyon

cowichecanyon.org

Following lunch, choose one of four easily accessible trailheads and explore 30 miles of scenic desert trails.

05 — Bike to the Vineyards

250 Ehler Road • Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-0686 • wilridgewinery.com

As you ride through Cowiche Canyon, watch for the winery trail and follow it up to Wilridge Winery.

06 — Dinner at Sports Center

214 E Yakima Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901
509-453-4647 • sportscenteryakima

Wrap up an adventure-filled day with their great beer selection and locally inspired menu.

Outdoor Weekend Day Three

01 — Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing on the Yakima River

14700 Canyon Road • Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2300 • redsflyshop

The Yakima Valley is home to Washington's only blue ribbon trout stream. Spend a peaceful day angling among the striking basalt cliffs of the Yakima River Canyon. Red's Fly Shop offers guided tours, online ordering for curbside pickup of all your angling needs, and guidance and instruction for all abilities.

02 — Lunch at the Canyon River Grill

14700 Canyon Road • Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-933-2309 • canyonrivergrill.com

Before heading home, finish the weekend with lunch and river views at the Canyon River Grill.

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