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Yakima is located in the heart of an
old inactive volcanic bed surrounded by the Ahtanum and the
Uptanham mountain ranges. Annual snow falls of 23 inches make for
very picturesque settings of the Cascades and both Mount Ranier
and Mount Adams.
Whether you favor downhill or
cross-country skiing, dining at an award-winning restuarant,
listening to a symphony orchestra, touring one of the world's
premier wine countries, or simply relaxing on your deck watching
the sun set behind snow-capped Mount Adams, the Yakima Valley
provides a myriad of assets that all contribute to an unsurpassed
quality of life. The Yakima Valley has professional sports
teams. Cultural and entertainment opportunities abound at
the magnificently restored Capitol Theatre and the Yakima Valley
SunDome. Golf, hunting, fishing, tennis, soccer, softball
and other recreational sports are enthusiastically pursued by a
number of Yakima's residents. Fourteen incorporated cities
enjoy the benefits of small-town living while being an important
player in the world marketplace. Yakima's population of
around 60,000 makes it the largest city in a county of more than
200,000 residents.
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