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Goldendale WA Pop 3400, Klickitat county. Just up the hill from Maryhill—abt 12 mi/20 min (for more about Maryhill, see links below)  Mural celebrating the observatory--at Main & Columbus, Goldendale WA Downtown Goldendale  Mural of Mt Adams, Columbus Ave south of Main St, Goldendale WA, across from the Observatory mural The Presby Mansion museum--411 N Grant Ave, Goldendale WA 98620 (Grant & Broadway) Klickitat County Courthouse--205 S. Columbia Ave, Goldendale WA World War II memorial park--213 E Burgen St, Goldendale WA 98620 Mt Adams bus system Ekone Park—N Wilbur Ave, Goldendale WA Aquatic Center--401 N King Ave, Goldendale WA 98620 Goldendale Observatory State Park--1602 Observatory Dr, Goldendale WA 98620 I had wanted to come to this observatory for years, but before I could get here, it seems like they were renovating, and then COVID happened. I often watched videos done by the staff in the meantime. And, at last I made it (Aug 2022)! I couldn't climb up the ladder to see through the telescope, but I still really enjoyed all I saw and learned.
IOOF Mountainview Cemetery—North Columbus Ave, Goldendale WA The Dirty Cowgirl restaurant--604 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale WA 98620 Don't try the handicapped parking onsite. Additional parking on the flat (but dirt/gravel) at Brooks St between Columbus & Grant. I decided to be bold and try the PB & Bacon burger. Not my taste. But the peach cobbler a la mode was delicious. Friendly staff. Ponderosa Motel--775 E Broadway St, Goldendale WA 98620 This motel would likely be good for persons intending to stay in the area for a few or several days. My room had 2 bedrooms, and the kind of amenities useful for staying awhile, such as a kitchen area. The complimentary breakfast was served in a separate building, with rather limited seating, but a staff member brought my plate to my room for me. It's always difficult to choose a hotel without seeing it first, and I have learned over the years that especially motels and older hotels are not very accessible for a person in a wheelchair. This motel was just down the street from the Chamber of Commerce. Just off Hwy 97 at Hwy 142, aka Broadway--same street, not far from the Ponderosa Motel Quality Inn etc, Simcoe Dr exit off Hwy 97 St John's Bakery--near Brooks Memorial State Park, north of Goldendale WA on Hwy 97 Greek Pastry, coffee & gifts, Brooks Memorial State Park—2465 US-97 (both sides of Hwy 97), north of Goldendale WA 98620--just north of St John's Monastery & Bakery; quarter of an hour NE of Goldendale  Brooks Memorial State Park--Hwy 97, north of Goldendale WA Satus Creek along Hwy 97 through the Simcoe Mtns between Goldendale and Toppenish WA From Goldendale, “cross the Simcoe Mountains via Satus Pass, located 3,107 feet (947 m) above sea level. US 97 then traverses part of the Yakama Indian Reservation with shrub–steppe land that lies between the Simcoe Mountains and Toppenish Ridge. After crossing the latter, the highway descends into the Yakima Valley, passing through farmland and vineyards. US 97 then turns northwest at a junction with SR 22 in Toppenish and travels through Wapato before leaving the Yakima Indian Reservation and merging with I-82 and US 12 at Union Gap.” https://sites.google.com/view/historichighwaysofthewest/other-highways/us-97/us-97-washington A few miles north of the Tomith Rd. bridge across Satus Creek (at the border of Klickitat & Yakima counties, 28 mi south of Toppenish WA), Google Maps shows a swimming hole called The Cliffs, on the west side of Hwy 97 (not pictued below). Yakima Valley Travel Guide--sample pages Toppenish WA—at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Hwy 22 a bit south & parallel to Hwy 82 (aka Hwy 12) Pop abt 9000, within the Yakima Indian Rservation, more than 75 murals.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge Mt Adams Country Club--1250 Rocky Ford Rd, Toppenish WA 98948 Yakima Nation Cultural Center--100 Spiel-yi Loop, Toppenish, WA 98948 $6; most days 8:30am to 4:30pm, check site for holidays & weather closures  Old Timers Plaza, Toppenish WA Granger WA Pop 3600, Yakima county, founded 1902.
Hisey Park--505 Main St, Granger WA 98932, and Granger Public Access Yakima River Boat Ramp Minimal accommodations at the Boat Ramp, but required a Discover Pass. Photos taken in 2024.
Bell Memorial Park--Main St between A St & Bridge St, Granger WA; next to the fire station--499 Main St Just down the street from Hisey Park. Granger City Park--between Main & A streets, and 2nd & 3rd streets, Granger WA Veterans Memorial--119 Main St, Granger WA 98932, diagonally from the City Park Photos from 2022. Granger City Hall & Municipal Court--102 Main St, Granger WA 98932; with fountain KDNA radio 91.9 FM--121 Sunnyside Ave, near City HallGranger Museum—223 2nd Ave., Granger WA 98932; next to KDNA radio (grand opening Aug 2024) Photos from 2022. Granger Library/Yakima Valley Libraries--508 Sunnyside Ave, Granger WA 98932 Photos from 2022. Signs about the projected future museum a bit confusing . . . the museum was built as above, next to the KDNA radio station. Bailey Ave entrance to Granger WA--off Hwy 223 near its junction with Hwy 12 Photos taken in 2022. Granger 9-11 Memorial--Bailey Ave & Hwy 223, next to the Granger Travel Plaza Granger Travel Plaza--1221 Bailey Ave, Granger WA 98932 Sunnyside WA Pop 16,000, Yakima county. I became acquainted with Sunnyside in May of 2022 when I was looking for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and this was the closest one I could find! (See 3rd link below, scroll down to Hispanic/Latino Holidays) Of course, I had to go back to explore more. (more coming)  Centennial Square--525 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside WA 98944 Grandview WA—midway between Yakima & Kennewick (38 mi from each) Pop 11,000, Yakima county (more pics to come)  Pavilion in the rose garden, Palacios Parkway, Grandview WA Prosser WA—Hwy 82, on the Yakima River, 80 mi/abt 1.5 hrs from Goldendale (1/2 hr W of Richland WA) Pop 6000, county seat of Benton County. I came out to Prosser for States Day, so stayed overnight the night before. I got there in time to get oriented a bit and take a few pics before the crowds. It was about 100 degrees that day, but as I was so worried about sitting in that heat for hours to watch the parade, and all, that next day was overcast and very pleasant. City of Prosser public parking, visitor center, Chamber of Commerce—1230 Bennett Ave, Prosser WA 99350 Fun little plaza, the old depot, with a nice handy handicapped parking spot. Prosser Annual Events—(including States Day: 1 Sept 2025; Fly-In Aug 29-Sept 1, 2025) Tour Prosser brochure & map  Prosser mural on the side of MnE Boutique--701 6th St, Prosser, WA 99350; from Meade Ave- On the way into town . . . I was really concerned about finding a suitable place to park to see the parade, but found the Visitor parking at the Chamber of Commerce at 6th St and Bennett Ave was great. Close, flat, has a handicapped spot. Prosser States Day parade 2024--slide show. Just plain hometown fun; heroes, interest, antique autos, nearby communities, dance and marching groups, music, and dancing horses! I loved it. Loved the lady next to me willing to explain the history and meaning of States Day. After the parade, there was food and fun, and a stage show at City Park--1301 Sommers Ave (7th & Sommers), Prosser WA 99350. I went there early to get photos before all the crowds. City Parks Prosser Museum--in City Park. Check for days and hours. States Day at Home Bickleton WA Pop 100, Klickitat county, est 1879. Bickleton boasts a carousel and being the “Bluebird Capital of the World.” It might make an interesting loop back to Portland from Prosser. It has an annual picnic and rodeo, and the historic Bluebird Inn tavern. Where in the heck is Bickleton? From Prosser travel west to Mabton via WA Hwy 22, abt 45 min/40 mi Bickleton to Goldendale is about 50 min/37 mi Bickleton to Portland OR via Hwy 14 is about 2.5 hours/150 mi Bickleton Community Day the end of August  Posted for 2024 Bickleton Community Day
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