Categories for Outdoor Recreation

• 10 Great Day Hikes Around the Yakima Area

  August 12, 2024

  By: Shannon Mahre, Yakima Valley outdoor adventure guide* Whether you’re looking for rugged, wide-open spaces or winding subalpine trails, you... View Article

• Summer Family Fun!

  July 22, 2024

  Looking for family fun and adventures to fill the Yakima Valley’s sunny summertime days? Whether you want to get outside... View Article

• Top Picks for Picnics on the Trail

  July 6, 2024

  Locals’ favorite stops for adventure, views and perfect picnics By: Shannon Mahre, Yakima Valley outdoor adventure guide* Whether you’re adventuring... View Article

• Float, Fish and Paddle All Around the Valley!

  June 20, 2024

  Top Spots for Summertime Fun on the Water With the Yakima Valley’s reliably sunny skies come summertime highs and long,... View Article

• Locals’ Favorite Wildflower Hikes in the Yakima Valley

  April 1, 2024

  Top Trails for Springtime Colors Have you been waiting for wildflower season? We have it on good authority from the... View Article

• Time to Play in the Snow!

  January 8, 2024

  Ready for Yakima Valley Winter Adventures? We’ve been thinking SNOW and it worked! Wintertime in the Pacific Northwest is something... View Article

• High Steppe Climbing Center – Meet the Maker

  December 19, 2023

  What began as a series of conversations among a group of friends and passionate climbers more than five years ago... View Article

• Top Trails for Fall Mountain Biking All Around the Yakima Valley

  October 10, 2023

  Beginner, Intermediate and Challenger Adventures by Shannon Mahre, Outdoor Adventure Guide – photos by Shannon Mahre Fall could be the... View Article

• Six Scenic Road Trips

  March 14, 2023

  Time for a trip for vineyard views, mountain vistas and winding waterways With warmer days on the way, it’s time... View Article

• There’s Still Time to Play in the Snow!

  December 13, 2022

  Cover Photo by Mahre Made and Girls with Grit Plan your winter adventures in the Yakima Valley While we’ve officially... View Article

• 3 Easy Hikes for Beautiful Fall Colors

  October 31, 2022

  One of the best things about the Yakima Valley is seeing the seasons shift throughout the year. In the fall,... View Article

• Your Guide to SUP in the Yakima Valley

  August 3, 2022

  Here are Some Tips to Get Started Thank you to Shannon Mahre, owner of MADE and Girls with Grit, our... View Article

• Spring Hikes and Rides with Valley Views!

  March 1, 2022

  Photo Credit Mahre Media. Check out mountain biking clinics at Mahre Made. Now’s the time to plan your spring hiking... View Article

• On the Water All Around the Valley

  September 8, 2021

  From whitewater rafting, paddle boarding and fly fishing, fall is a perfect time to enjoy waterways all around the Yakima... View Article

• Outside in the Valley – Adventure Clinics and Classes

  June 3, 2020

  Looking for a little adventure? It’s a beautiful time of year to get outside in the Yakima Valley’s wide open... View Article

• 10 Great Mountain Bike Rides Around the Yakima Valley

  September 4, 2019

  Photo Credit Mahre Media. Check out mountain biking clinics at Mahre Made. Wondering where to ride? From one end of... View Article

• Tieton Flip Flop — Only in September

  August 21, 2019

  Experience the thrill of the fastest whitewater in Washington State! For one short month every September, the Tieton River becomes... View Article