Cowiche

Cowiche (pronounced Cow-witch-ee) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community northwest of Yakima, Washington, near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain range. The first inhabitants of the area were the Tkai'waichash-hlama, a band or tribe of Native American people who lived along Cowiche Creek. The area was settled in the late nineteenth century by farmers who relied upon crops that did not require irrigation, such as wheat, barley, rye, and grazing cattle. In 1906, construction began on the Tieton Irrigation Project, a division of the broader Yakima Project, and shortly thereafter, orchards began to replace wheatfields. Most people in the area are involved in agriculture. Cowiche, like much of the Yakima Valley, is known for its apple crops. The community takes great pride in its high school sports programs, and in 1988 their varsity men's basketball team won the Washington State A division championship. The boys soccer team also won the state championship in 2006, 2007 & 2015. The Highland School district Highland School District / Homepage. The town had 428 people at the 2010 census. It was called Tate's Food Center from 1964-1972 and then Fred's food Center until 2006. It has been a local landmark for years. It is located in the Cowiche Canyon, one of the most scenic spots in the Yakimas Valley. The canyon is home to a number of hiking trails.

History

The first inhabitants of the area were the Tkai'waichash-hlama, a band or tribe of Native American people who lived along Cowiche Creek. The area was settled in the late nineteenth century by farmers who relied upon crops that did not require irrigation, such as wheat, barley, rye, and grazing cattle. Homesteading in Cowiche was difficult since fields had to be cleared of volcanic rock before they could be tilled and there was little rainfall in summer. In 1906, construction began on the Tieton Irrigation Project, a division of the broader Yakima Project, and shortly thereafter, orchards began to replace wheatfields. In 1907, water became available for irrigation in the area, and soon thereafter, the area began to be used for apple and pear production. The first apple orchard was established in 1908, and the first pear tree was planted in 1909. The town of Cowiche has a population of about 2,000. The city's name is derived from the word "cowiche," which means "cow" or "creek" in Native American language. The name "Cowiche" is also used to refer to the Cowiche River, which runs through the town. It is the source of the town's name, which was first used in the 17th century by a Native American tribe, the Tkai'Waichash hlama. The Cowiche area is now home to the town of Yakima, where the Yakima River runs through.

Way of Life

Cowiche, like much of the Yakima Valley, is known for its apple crops. The community takes great pride in its high school sports programs, and in 1988 their varsity men's basketball team won the Washington State A division championship. Cowiche, along with the neighboring town of Tieton, is served by the Highland School district Highland School District / Homepage. Most people in the area are involved in agriculture, and are known for their apple growing. The town of Cowiche is home to the Harvest Foods retail market, which has been a local landmark for years. It was called Tate's Food Center from 1964-1972 and then Fred's Food Centre until 2006. It is located on the banks of the Columbia River, near the town of Yakima. The Cowiche-Tieton area is known as the "Apple Capital of the United States" because of its large number of apple farms. The area is also known for being a hotbed of agriculture, with many farmers and ranchers living in Cowiche and the neighboring towns of Yakimah and Tiet on the Yakima River. The Yakima River runs through the town, and runs through Cowiche as well as the neighboring communities of Yakimee and Yakima, and is the source of the town's nickname, the "Yakima River Valley" The town is located in Yakima County, Washington, and has a population of around 2,000. The city of Yakimi is located just south of the river, in Yakimai County.

Points of interest

Cowiche Canyon is a popular hiking destination in the U.S. Grand Canyon of the Cascades is also popular with canyon-dwellers. The canyon is one of the most scenic in the United States. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, near San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Canyon was named after Cowiche Canyon, which is located on the San Andreas Fault. It was named for the Cowiche River, a tributary of the San Franciso River, which flows through the canyon. It runs through the center of the canyon and is known as the "Canyon of the Sun" The canyon was named in honor of Cowiche Creek, which runs along the canyon's eastern edge. It's also known as "Cowiche Creek" for its scenic views of the surrounding area, and the canyon is known for its red rock formations. It also has a number of scenic overlooks and canyons, such as Cowiche canyon, which are popular with hikers and bighorn sheep and other wildlife. It can also be accessed by footpaths and trails, including the popular Cascadian Trail of No. 1, which leads to the Canyon's base of the Canyon de Chelly, which has a series of scenic viewpoints and overlooks the canyon from the north and south. It has also been known to be a popular destination for cliff-diving and rock-climbing enthusiasts in the past. The area is popular with rock climbers, with many cliff-climb enthusiasts.