Yakima is located just southeast of Mount Rainier, making it the perfect place for fans of hiking, camping, and outdoor fun. The city’s agricultural contributions include apples and wine, but most notably recognized for supplying 77% of the nation’s hops.
Families with active lifestyles will feel right at home in Yakima. The city is near much desirable hiking, camping, and fishing locations as well as home to Minor and Legion league sports teams. Because of the relatively low Washingtonian rainfall in the off-Winter months, it is easy spend much of year enjoying life in beautiful weather.
While the largest employer in the area is the Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, the majority of Yakima’s business base is agricultural in nature. It produces many of the states fruits and vegetables. Because it is largest producer of the nations hop supply, it is easy to see why many of the Northwest Micro Breweries are popping up in or near Yakima.
Yakima Valley Museum
Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Fort Simcoe State Park