Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it finally snow.

by on Jan 19, 2012

I remember tromping through the snow in my Halloween costume. Far from the case nowadays in Yakima.

The lack of snowfall does make life (and travel) a little easier, but for the kids’ sake I wish we’d see a little more of it.

Yesterday as I was driving down Chestnut Ave en route to Franklin hill, I (slowly) followed a group of kids bundled from head to toe while carrying their sleds. They were so excited they could barely contain themselves – bouncing from one side of the road to the other. It may have been one of the longest drives I’ve ever taken on Chestnut, but it was well-worth the reminders of childhood.

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Light it up!

by on Dec 2, 2011

Sunday is Yakima’s annual Downtown Christmas Lighted Parade, and even though it’s usually pretty darn cold out, it’s worth seeing. Starting at 5:30 p.m. on South Sixth Avenue, the caravan of brightly lit cars, trucks, semis, bikes, trailers (and sometimes people) continues down Yakima Avenue, ending at South Third Street, where revelers will light up the community Christmas Tree as well. Note: We hear Santa Claus will be making an appearance … we hope you’ve been nice. And we hope to see you out there!

 

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Oh deer!

by on Nov 24, 2011

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine wildlife being mere minutes from town, but a short drive west on Highway 410 yields plenty of furry friends.

My parents live about 20 miles east of Chinook Pass, where deer feeders have become a staple in the yards of most residents. In fact for some, the deer start to feel like family pets – becoming recognizable based on their markings and antler spikes.

We so often see doe, but visits from a buck are few and far between. And since I’m seldom without my camera, I was lucky enough to snap a few shots just feet from where the deer were feeding. This truly felt like a magical moment – being in such close proximity with wildlife – so I just had to share.

Happy Thanksgiving Yakima!

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