In 1968, 22 miles of highway winding through the Yakima River Canyon became Washington’s first scenic byway. After 42 years this unique destination still has not seen the enhancement and revitalization it deserves. It is time to update and implement the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.
The Cascade Land Conservancy is working to revitalize this historical scenic byway through enhancing recreation, increasing tourism, improving transportation, and creating natural & cultural educational opportunities.
Through your partnership and support Cascade Land Conservancy can implement the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.
The fundraising event will be outside in the beautiful setting of Canyon River Ranch Lodge overlooking the Yakima River and natural setting of the shrub-steppe. Folk music softly fills the air while we eat a dinner made from local farms.
Dinner is made up of foods grown and raised from local farms and Frenchman Hill's Winery (a local vineyard) has matched one of their finest red wines to enhance the rich flavors of the dinner.
This 2 hour raft ride takes you through the winding Yakima Canyon. Each raft has an expert guide that will tell the canyon's story. After the ride relax at the beautiful Canyon River Ranch Lodge set along the river and enjoy a delicious dinner made from local, fresh foods matched with one of Frenchman Hill's Winery finest red wines.
LIMITED SPACE, ONLY 18 SEATS AVAILABLE. BUY TICKETS EARLY
The Canyon River Ranch Lodge is an upscale, rustic lodge with 880 square foot, two bedroom suites fully appointed kitchens, one and 1/2 bathrooms, and a private patio with breathtaking views of the Yakima River Canyon. Each room can fit up to 6 people, invite friends each additional person pays just for dinner.
Only 9 rooms available, reserve your room soon
INITIATIVE PARTNERS:
EVENT SPONSORS:
Cascade Land Conservancy Kittitas Environmental Education Network Economic Development Group of Kittitas County Red's Fly Shop PRR, Inc. Washington State Department of Transportation Eaton Ranch Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group Kittitas County Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Land Management Kittitas County Field and Stream Yakima County Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau Yakama Nation Kittitas County Conservation District City of Ellensburg
Central Washington University Canyon River Ranch
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Raffle (Drawing March 26th) Supports the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway Initiative
Fly Fishing Outfit ($2250.00 value)
The package includes:
1. G Loomis 9'4 wight NRX fly rod 4 pc - the NEWEST premium rod on the market 2. Abel Rainbow trout Creek series reel with Sharkskin line 3. Simms Headwaters wading pant 4. Simms Guide boot with Vibram sole 5. Simms Invest wading Jacket 6. Fishpond Wasatch Tech Pack 7. Merrill fly box with 5 dozen trout flies
Kittitas Environmental Education Network Contact us at kittitasee@gmail.com 2009
