Located in the south central part of Washington State, Yakima is surrounded by varied terrain. From dense timber to the crest of the Cascade mountain range, rolling foothills to arid sagebrush, Yakima is a prosperous agriculture area. The county is 4,296 square miles, or approximately 2.75 million acres, making it the second largest county in Washington State. The acclaimed "perfect weather" that visitors and residents experience throughout the four seasons has deemed the valley as being a leader in agricultural products, wine production, and outdoor, recreation, and tourism. From across the state, 90% of the state's population is within a 3-hour drive from Yakima.