The Yakima River is a tributary of the Columbia River in south central and eastern Washington state, named for the indigenous Yakima people. The length of the river from headwaters to mouth is 214 miles (344 km) and is the longest river entirely in Washington state. The Yakima has an average drop of 9.85 feet per mile.

The Yakima River rises in the Cascade Rant at an elevation of 2449 feer at the Keechelus Dam on Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass which is close to Easton, Washington.

Lewis and Clark mention in their journals that the Chin-nâm pam (or the Lower Snake River Chamnapam Nation) called the river Tapteete (Tâpe têtt), possibly from the French tape-tête, meaning head hit.

Source: Keechelus Lake

Cabin Creek

Iron Horse Trail (two crossings)

Lake Easton, Easton Diversion Dam

Big Creek

Train Trestle Crossing

Umtanum Creek

Roza Creek

Roza Dam

Train Trestle Crossing

SH 823 crossing, End SH 823

SH 823 crossing, IH 82 Crossing

Naches River

SH 24 crossing

Toppenish Creek

Satus Creek

IH 82 Crossing, Prosser

Wanawish Dam (Horn Rapids Dam)

IH 182 crossing

Confluence with Primary: Columbia River @ Tri-Cities

Source: Keechelus Lake

Iron Horse Trail (two crossings)

Lake Easton, Easton Diversion Dam

Cle Elum River

Teanaway River

Swauk Creek

Yakima Canyon Scenic Drive

Wilson Creek

Train Trestle Crossing

Umtanum Creek Recreation Site

Lmuma Creek and Recreation Site

Big Pines Recreation Site

Roza Creek Recreation Site

Roza Dam

Train Trestle Crossing

SH 823 crossing, End SH 823

SH 823 crossing, IH 82 Crossing

SH 24 crossing

IH 82 Crossing, Prosser

Wanawish Dam (Horn Rapids Dam)

IH 182 crossing

Confluence with Primary: Columbia River @ Tri-Cities

After photographing and crossing the Columbia River, I then continue west on IH 90 across the plateau until I arrive at the Yakima River, as well as where the interstate splits, IH 90 going northwest and IH 82 proceeding southeast. For my route today, I choose the latter but only drive three miles south on IH 82 wher I take exit 2, SH 281 which travels south along the Yakima River Canyon.

I have previously driven this scenic highway before but it was long before I ever began my photography. I am hoping to get some remarkable shots of this deep river canyon.

At about seven this evening, I pull into this campground, pay the overnight fee and then begin preparing my evening meal.

Upon awaking, I rise, dress and then drive out of the campground. The lighting this morning is quite different that it was yesterday and I do not get very many good photos, but I did get a few.

Also while driving through the high pass, I noticed that the railroad track was back on the same side as the highway but much lower than the highway and nearer to the river.