Welcome to the Yakima Valley
The Columbia River Plateau boasts gentle rolling hills, abundant sunshine, and its proximity to Mount Rainier creates a breathtaking bridge between Eastern and Western Washington, making it a stunning gem within the state.
A Rich Native History
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE YAKIMA VALLEY’S NATIVE AMERICAN ROOTS
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The Yakama Tribe, comprising up to fourteen smaller tribes dotting the Columbia River Plateau, settles the area as early as the 1500’s.
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Members of the Tribe encounter their first European settlers, including members of Lewis & Clark’s famous expedition in approximately 1805.
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In 1855 the territory’s governor breaks a reservation treaty with the tribe leading to the Yakama war and ending with Battle of Coeur d’Alene
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Through subsequent moves to gold and hops rushes through the 1900’s, both communities work to build mutually beneficial regional solutions for agricultural cooperation.
Additional Resources from Yakama Tribes
A Region Defined by Agriculture
The Yakima Valley has served as an agricultural powerhouse for the Pacific Northwest for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Native cultures grew potatoes, corn, pumpkins and other squash in the area.
The region produces at least 75% of all the hops grown in the united states.
Home of Washington’s first official American Viticulture Area (Columbia River Basin).
Responsible for 70% of the nation’s apples, 42% of pearls, and 38% of Concord grapes.
Our COMMUNITY
Our Community, Our Home
The Yakima Valley community is home to almost 100,000 people including tribe members, native residents, transplants, and seasonal agricultural workers. Together, we are creating a bright future for the region by advocating for the land, the people, and the traditions of Yakima Valley.
