Yakima Valley Road Trip Idea - Outdoor Adventure Weekend 

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With golf, rock climbing, biking and fishing, this outdoor trip idea is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while grabbing a bite to eat at some of the local favorite hot spots.

Don't forget to make your first stop the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center where you can find more information and plan your stops with one of our travel consultants.

Outdoor Weekend Day One


  • 01
    Lunch at Apple Tree Grill

    Lunch at Apple Tree Grill

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

    Start your weekend off with a pre-golf beer, followed by a huge helping of their famous Applewood Smoked Prime Rib!

  • 02
    Apple Tree Golf Course

    Tee Off at Apple Tree

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

    Line up the perfect shot at one of the Northwest's premier golf courses, located in the rolling terrain of a 100 year-old orchard!

  • 03
    Bob's Burgers and Brews

    Drinks and Dinner at Bob's Burgers and Brews

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

    Have an ice-cold brew in a frosted mug then try one of their many different gourmet burgers.

  • 04
    Downtown Yakima Hotels

    CALL IT A NIGHT AT A DOWNTOWN YAKIMA HOTEL!

    Downtown Yakima
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    Get a good night's rest at your local Yakima hotel!

Outdoor Weekend Day Two


  • 01
    North Town Coffeehouse

    Breakfast at North Town

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

    Start your day of adventure with a cup of joe, an energizing smoothie or a fresh baked pastry!

  • 02
    Rock Climbing at White Pass

    Rock Climbing at White Pass

    Located Off of Highway 12 Along the Tieton River • Find a Climbing Spot

    Breathe the fresh mountain air as you scale the beautiful volcanic rock walls of the Tieton River Canyon!

  • 03
    Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co.

    Lunch at Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co.

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

    Hang out on the patio or lawn at the foothills of the Cascade Range and enjoy hand-crafted beers and brick-oven pizza on beer infused dough.

  • 04
    Cowiche Canyon trail

    Mountain Bike Cowiche Canyon

    cowichecanyon.org

    After lunch, pick one of the four easily accessible trailheads and escape to 30 miles of scenic desert trails!

  • 05
    Wilridge Vineyard, Winery and Distillery

    Bike to the Vineyards

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

    While at Cowiche Canyon keep on the lookout for the winery trail and cruise up to Wilridge Winery.

  • 06
    Yakima Sports Center

    Dinner at Sports Center

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

    The perfect spot to end an adventure-filled day! Enjoy their great beer selection and locally inspired menu!

Outdoor Weekend Day Three


  • 01
    Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing on the Yakima River

    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. Enjoy a peaceful day angling, surrounded by the Yakima River Canyon's stunning basalt cliffs. Schedule your guided tour with Red's Fly Shop and order online for curbside pickup of all your angling needs. They offer guidance and instruction for all abilities.

  • 02
    Canyon River Grill

    Grab Lunch at the Canyon River Grill

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

    End your weekend by stopping at the Canyon River Grill to have lunch with river views before heading home.

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