TravelAwaits
Apr.30.2021
Richland, Washington, is one of the three cities that comprise the Tri-Cities (with Kennewick and Pasco completing the triangle). It has long been a natural spot for human settlements, with the Wanapum, Walla Walla, and Yakama tribes fishing for salmon here. The town was named after Nelson Rich and incorporated in 1910. In 1943, the population swelled when the Hanford Site was established as part of the Manhattan Project, the secret effort to build an atomic bomb. The area is known for its great outdoor activities due to the average of 300 gorgeous sunny days a year. Get out and hike or enjoy a watersport. Bike along the Columbia River on a scenic loop. You’ll want to get plenty of exercise in so you can enjoy guilt-free dining at the many awesome farm-to-table restaurants and stellar bakeries.