Yakimaoutdoors is a non-profit entity dedicated to sharing knowledge of the Central Washington mountain/desert region and thereby helping the residents and visitors responsibly enjoy and protect the area's abundant natural resources.

Mighty Tieton, a growing arts community nestled in the scenic eastern foothills of the Cascades

The Cascadians, THE AREAS' FOREMOST OUTDOOR ORGANIZATION, AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORTER OF THIS WEBSITE.

The Nature Conservancy, your primary resource for the environment


Below

are some Web links to several of the resources serving the Yakimaoutdoors community: For an extended list, click on the specific activity of interest at the foot of the page.

Hiking

Maps and information on hiking in the White Pass and Chinook Pass corridors and other areas of the central Washington Cascades and high desert region. Includes Cowiche Canyon and Snow Mountain Ranch.

Biking

Maps, directions and schedule information on mountain and road biking in the mountain and desert region of central Washington. 

Snow sports 

 Directions to alpine ski and snowboard areas.

Maps and directions for cross-country and back country skiing in the Central Washington area.

Water sports

Links to kayaking, rafting and swimming areas and guide services.

Other activities

Links to sites for birdwatching in the central Washington region.

Information on area mountain climbing.


View Outings, Trail Reports and Photographs by clicking on one of the following Corridors:
Yakima Urban/Suburban
White Pass
Chinook Pass
Columbia River Gorge
North of Ellensburg
I90 East of Ellensburg
I90 Ellensburg to Salmon La Sac
I90 Snoqualmie Pass