First established as a state scenic byway in 1967, the Yakima River Canyon is one of the most stunning landscapes in all of Washington.

Spectators took up positions along turnouts on the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway and the Big Pines Recreation Area to watch the annual drive through the canyon.

Cut to: The Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway that carves up the hills of the Yakima River Canyon between Yakima and Ellensburg. Cue up: ...

Attractions include Goat Rock Wilderness Area, William O. Douglas Wilderness Area, the Tieton River, Rimrock Lake and thousands of square miles of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests.

ELLENSBURG — Kittitas County plans to begin construction early next year on the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway Interpretive Center, south of Ellensburg. The 3,400-square-foot center will be in ...