Yakima Population: 93,986 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)
Yakima is a small urban area surrounded by rural agricultural land. The area is best known for its fruit trees and hops, and is home to the annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival attended by brewers and enthusiasts from across the nation. Yakima has a small airport with direct flights to SeaTac International Airport daily. The city is home to the Central Washington State Fair and the Yakima Valley Pippins, a collegiate baseball team.

The historic downtown includes performances at the Capitol Theater and Seasons Performance Hall, dozens of tasting rooms for local breweries and wineries, and picturesque Historic Front Street district. Both Yakima Valley College and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences are located in the city. Outstanding views of the scenery can be had along nearby US 12 – White Pass Scenic Byway or along SR 821 through the Yakima River Canyon. For even more adventure, head to Mount Rainier National Park, just a short 90-minute drive from Yakima. http://www.visityakima.com/

Sunnyside Population: 16,411 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016). Sunnyside is a small town surrounded by sweeping agricultural fields and dairy operations. The area has rich traditions including a Cinco de Mayo festival and a lighted farm implement parade each winter to celebrate its agricultural heritage. The popular Snipes Mountain Brewery is located in Sunnyside, as are numerous other wineries and breweries.

The nearby town of Toppenish is known as the city of murals and is home to over 70 hand-painted, public artworks. Toppenish is also home to Heritage University, which offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and has strong cultural and historic ties to the nearby Yakama Nation. http://cometothesun.com/

Pasco & Tri-Cities Population: Pasco 70,587 / Tri-Cities Metro 279,116 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016

Pasco is one of the cities included in the metropolitan area called Tri-Cities, which is the largest metro area east of the Cascades after Spokane. Like the rest of Central Washington, the Tri-Cities area is agricultural high-desert land with many wineries and orchards covering the hills surrounding the city. The city of Pasco is home to Columbia Basin College, which offers associate and undergraduate degrees, and the Tri-Cities Airport, which offers daily flights to Seattle, Portland, and locations throughout the southwest.

The Tri-Cities also has two professional sports teams, the Americans ice hockey team and the Dust Devils baseball team, as well as multiple museums, art galleries, and the River Hills shopping mall in Kennewick. Just north of the city is the Hanford Reach National Monument, which was originally protected for nuclear production as part of the Manhattan Project during WWII and is currently a wildlife refuge. http://www.visittri-cities.com/

Ellensburg Population: 19,786 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)

Ellensburg is a small but vibrant college town home to Central Washington University, which has over 11,000 students and offers both undergraduate & graduate degrees. Downtown Ellensburg is small but thriving, with lots of local shops & restaurants and a seasonal farmer’s market. It is also home to the annual Ellensburg Rodeo, which attracts more than 600 participants each year and is part of the professional circuit. Ellensburg is a prime area for outdoor fun, with rockhounding for the popular Ellensburg Blue Agate, excellent mounting biking trails, and hiking trips with views of the Stuart range.

https://www.myellensburg.com/ 

Cle Elum Population: 1,943 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)

Cle Elum is a small town and the furthest west of our clinic sites. It is located in the transition zone between the forested Cascade Mountains and the deserts of Central Washington, so it has moderate and varying weather. Because of its proximity to the mountains, it is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cle Elum is home to the very popular Suncadia Resort and Golf Course, the Teanaway Community Forest, and is located just 90 minutes from Seattle. http://www.discovercleelum.com/

Walla Walla Population: 32,132 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)

Walla Walla is a small but vibrant city surrounded by wheat fields, vineyards, and the Blue Mountains to the south. It is home to three institutions of higher learning: Walla Walla Community College, Whitman College, and Walla Walla University. There is a small airport in Walla Walla providing direct flights to Seattle. The city is home to the Sweets professional baseball team, the Walla Walla Symphony, and the Walla Walla Children’s Museum. The downtown district has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms that give the city a hip and welcoming vibe.

http://www.wallawalla.org/

Goldendale Population: 3,449 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)

Goldendale is small town located south of the Yakama Nation Reservation and near to the Columbia River Gorge. This area is surrounded by gently rolling hills and has incredible views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, and Mount Hood. Thanks to the low light pollution, the Goldendale Observatory is a popular destination for aspiring astronomers. Goldendale is also close to the Maryhill Museum and Maryhill Stonehenge WWII Memorial, as well as to all of the wineries and recreation the Gorge has to offer. http://www.goldendalechamber.org/

White Salmon Population: 2,473 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)

White Salmon is a small town located directly across the Columbia River from Hood River, Oregon. This area has a thriving outdoor recreation culture and is extremely popular for fishing, sailing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing due to the strong winds along the Columbia River Gorge. This area is also popular for mountain biking and whitewater rafting, and it makes a great starting point for winter ski trips to Mount Hood. White Salmon is located approximately an hour away from Portland, giving it a perfect balance between rural life and city amenities.

https://explorewhitesalmon.com/