Yakima Greenway

The Yakima Elks Lodge is a mile from the Greenway. This is the typical rail trail, following an old train track right-of-way. It's amazing that they could spare one, as downtown Yakima is criss-crossed with tracks for the fruit shipping companies. It follows the Yakima River for ten miles, with lakeside stops, nature trails, and playgrounds.
The first time, we drive to the parking lot at Harlan Landing. Howard runs, I bike; it's really hot, at least ninety degrees. We both turn south, and end up at the shorter end of the path. I ride to Myron Lake, about 2.5 miles out, but it requires riding a short distance on 16th Avenue, for which I am not mentally prepared for. We meet back at the truck, and each drink a quart of water.
Howard figures out a way to (safely) get to Harlan's Landing on foot, so the next try at the Greenway, we set out from the Elks Lodge. It adds a mile each way to the route, and we both choose to go north on the trail. I turn around at McGuire Playground, one of those "kit" playgrounds of wood, assembled by community volunteers. The slats of the surrounding fence are carved with the names of supporters, individuals and businesses, and there are over a hundred!