Top Reasons to Go

Sip fine wine: Yakima Valley may be the state's finest wine region, with more than 100 wineries producing excellent yields.

Stay at a spectacular mountain lodge: The Lodge at Suncadia is one of Washington's premier resorts. Golfers, cross-country skiers, hikers, and families will enjoy this terrific lodge in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.

Mine Washington history: The former mining towns of Roslyn and Cle Elum honor their hardscrabble pasts with the Coal Mines Trail, which winds past several old mine sites, and the Roslyn Museum, which displays vintage equipment.

Take a hike: From the Manastash Ridge and Boulder Cave trails to the more leisurely Yakima Greenway and Cowiche Canyon trail, opportunities for trekking abound in this region.

Authentic Mexican fare: From hand-folded tamales to tacos with freshly made tortillas, authentic Mexican food abounds throughout the Yakima Valley.