There’s something to be said for gliding down a trail on two wheels. No matter your age, it brings a kind of freedom that can make you giddy … even after just a few pedal strokes.
EDITOR'S NOTE: As of February 2019, Yakima Magazine is a special publication produced monthly by the Yakima Herald-Republic News Department.
Haircuts are usually by appointment only at Carlos Leija’s Second Street FadeAholics barbershop, but he’ll cut you some slack on May 15. Walk-ins are welcome during Yakima’s Spring Into Downtown event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.
As the days grow longer and the temperature climbs, Yakima’s parks will soon come to life with free entertainment programs. Outdoor movies and concerts are slated for several locations across the Valley, from July through early September.
The tulips are up and blooming at our place — a sure sign that we’ve made it through the winter.
It all started with acres of cider apples when Tieton Cider Works released its first cider in 2008. But just two years later, the cidery started releasing other fruit-forward options, combining apples with additional local fruits.
I stepped outside to holler at my kids for dinner the other night and realized quite suddenly (and maybe a little dramatically) that the cherry trees along the road have tiny little buds on them. And the tulips and daffodils I planted somewhat futilely one cold November afternoon have done t…
What do you do when you have a passion for food, restaurants and your community? Simple — you find a way to celebrate them all together. That’s what two brothers and a community-minded group have done with Yakima Valley Restaurant Week.
If you’ve been out to visit Owen Roe Winery in the past few years, I can almost guarantee that you’ve met Susan Brown-Aaron and Taylor Boyle. These two powerhouse ladies not only run the tasting room, they ensure that other major aspects of the business run smoothly.
Has the pandemic left you with a sense of wanderlust? Do you daydream about heading to a scenic lake? Perhaps even visiting a medieval castle? Or staying at a quaint chateau? With many travel limitations still in effect, the Schweitzer Basin in Idaho offers an interesting alternative to more…
After writing for Yakima Magazine since its inception, I’ve spent countless hours looking for Yakima houses that would interest our readers. Greater Yakima abounds with beautiful abodes of all shapes and sizes, but I have to admit that I still spend a lot of time searching for the perfect ho…
Cascadian friends, COVID makeshift Chowder and Marching Society helped the miles pass easier in 2020
Thursday, March 12, Terrace Heights: A photo shows a tightly posed group of 20 Cascadian Pathfinders before they embarked on a 5-mile hike across the grasslands. Afterward they reconvened at Provisions at several tables pushed together for the Cascadians’ version of a Happy Meal: animated co…
The Yakima Humane Society would like you to consider the following advice before adopting a pet — or giving one as a gift:
It was a heartwarming moment. The 91-year-old man looked at the small white dog, a Chihuahua-dachshund mix. The man’s eyes lit up and he began to speak softly to her. The dog, nicknamed “Sandy,” watched him across the room at the Yakima Humane Society, finally allowing herself to be held in …
It’s safe to say that just as 2020 proved to be a year of very little travel, 2021 is starting out the very same. Fewer flights are being taken, cruises are docked and trains are pretty well out of the question.