Outdoor Adventure with Evergreen Escapes: Mt. Rainier & Yakima Valley Wine Tasting

Duration

12 hours

About

Combine the best the Northwest has to offer in this full day adventure: enjoy a beautiful hike with big views of Mt. Rainier and an organic picnic lunch outside followed up with wine tastings at beloved Northwestern wineries in the Yakima Valley!

Highlights

Pair Mt. Rainier‘s gorgeous wild side with the Yakima Valley‘s famed wineries in one unforgettable day! Italian, German, and Portuguese grape varietals were early to reach the Yakima Valley. The AVA we’ll target, Naches Heights, is known for volcanic soils, cold nights, and food-friendly acidity. Learn about the natural history of Mt. Rainier and the other active volcanoes of the Cascades Range Watch for deer, elk, black bears, Cascade red foxes, Steller's jays, and more Savor a fresh, family-style lunch with local wines (included in the price)

Description

Mt. Rainier looms large in the hearts of Northwestern residents. On a clear day–the beautiful, hulking monolith can be seen from just about anywhere. At the height of summer, lucky travelers and locals alike make a pilgrimage to her flower-flanked trails for the kind of relaxation, fresh air, and peace that only comes with a walk in a quiet, magnificently wild place.

There’s only one way to follow up that type of transcendental human experience–wine tasting. There’s no better place than Washington State’s steadily ascending wine region, the Yakima Valley. Euro-American settlers brought wine grapes to the state in the mid-1800s; Washington’s residents have worked hard on their wines ever since. Today, a new winery opens every 15 days! We partner with wineries that paint a beautiful picture of this rich heritage; we’ll visit two excellent winemakers east of the tallest mountain in Washington!

Throughout the tour your guide will mix fascinating insights with opportunities for solitude as you come to appreciate Mt. Rainier’s pristine wild side. We bring lots of food, coffee, tea and local wine!