Cities
and Towns of South Central Washington
Bingen
Goldendale
Grandview
Lyle
Naches
Sunnyside
Toppenish
Trout Lake
Union Gap
White Salmon
Yakima
Zillah
Yakima Valley Wineries
Washington Wine Country
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The dominant features of
South Central Washington include the Yakima Valley, the Yakama Indian
Reservation and the Washington side of the
Columbia River Gorge.
From the rich volcanic soil of the Yakima Valley has
sprung Washington's
Wine Country. The
more than 45 wineries here share the same latitude
as Burgundy and Bordeaux in France and produce
world-class wines.
Most of the wineries are
easily reached as they lie on either side of Interstate 82 between the
cities of Yakima to the north and
Richland to the south.
The area is a rich
agricultural resource with abundant crops of apples, peaches, pears and
other crops as well as hops and many vegetables.
A good portion of South Central Washington is comprised
of the Yakama Indian Reservation. Mount
Adams, whose eastern slope lies on the reservation, is the spiritual and physical
landmark of the Yakama Nation.
To the south is the
mighty Columbia River and the scenic Columbia River Gorge. The several
cities and towns on either side of the Columbia River are rich in heritage
and feature fine foods, relaxing lodging accommodations and a variety of
recreational opportunities.
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