::::: I am a human Pac Man, and I eat purple dots. :::::…read more I wait the entire year for late summer. That's when you hit the mountains to pick purple jewels of goodness: huckleberries. But, until then, you can prime your harvesting skills with other globes of goodness. So from May - July one can take a short drive from the Tri-Cities and check out a few places to pick blueberries (a cousin to the mountain huckleberry). While heading out to go fly fishing on the Touchet, we noticed signs for "U-Pick Blueberries". There were quite a few cars parked out & a decent crowd out foraging. This all struck me as something I would need to investigate. A week later, I made my move. I picked a field which was off the beaten path. Berry Blue Farms had a small hand-written sign on the road. So, I pointed myself northward, and drove along the gravel road for a mile or 2. I eventually came upon the Snake River in the distance and could see a few cars parked in the distance and a field of bushes....blue berry bushes. I arrived around 1pm (they were open until 2...yeah, I'm a late riser on the weekend). I talked to the person who you pay, and she sent me on my way. The blue berries were $2/lb. You can pick as many as you want, and you can eat as many as you want when you're out there. I also overheard her saying something about how some blueberries have a white coating/powdery substance on them---that's to help protect them and keep their flavor. This is an organic farm, and they also have a few different varieties of blue berries. After pleasantries, I split. I was on a mission. I walked a few steps, knelt, and got to business. Wow, blueberry pickin' is surprisingly pretty easy. The berries easily come off the branch. Within minutes I easily had a pound of firm, ripe, and tasty blueberries. I don't know what it was, but some primal instincts kicked in. I was a berry pickin' machine. I was getting giddy, mad, obsessed. After 30min or so I easily had 5-6lbs.....but at this time I realized I lost my phone!! (Yeah, I stupidly was posting pictures of my pickin' on Facebook, and left my phone on the top of a bush to have a better signal to upload a photo). Anyway, I ended up wasting the rest of my time in the field looking for my phone...without any luck. Sadly, I walked over to pay my berries, BUT as I approached the table to pay, I saw a woman with a black rectangle in her hand....my phone. I asked her if she happened to find a phone. Yes, she did. Ah, life in the country. For $12, I made it home with more blueberries than I could handle. I gave some away, but I wished I knew how to make jam, pies, etc. Guess that's what I'll try next summer. Be sure to wash your lot. I found little spiders in my bag of berries.

We stopped in on our visit to the Pendleton Round up. The produce was out of this world delicious…read moreand the family is so sweet. I highly recommend you stop in!!

Great place! I've gone there twice in a week. They've got 20 acres, and grow everything they sell…read more It's fall here, so they've got squash, beets and apples. They have 14 varieties of apples they grow. They never wax their apples so you can eat the apples as is, no preservatives. They pick all their food fresh so everything is full of flavor and lasts a long time. They grow their own asparagus, peaches, pick your own flowers. They've been in business 40 years and are word of mouth only.

There is nothing quite like picking your own fresh fruit. The owners, Rita and Chris happily teach…read moreeach picker the art of "tickling" the ripe berries from the tender branches. If you want to eat, freeze, dry, put up, make blueberry cobbler or blueberry pie, or some other tasty blueberry treat with some of the plumpest, most tasty blueberries you have ever laid taste to, Sunlight Farms-you pick blueberries is the place to be. Knowing there are no pesticides used is also a plus! Picking season typically starts mid June. It's something my family looks forward to each year. Be sure to wear shoes that are appropriate for walking around a farm (athletic or walking shoes are fine, but I wouldn't wear sandals or open toe or heel type shoes). And a hat and sun block are nice to have too. Those rows and rows of blueberries go quite a ways out, and time flies when you are having fun!

I was visiting Grandview, wanted something to do with the kids. I found this place and it was a…read moregreat experience. My kids loved it the staff was friendly. I definitely recommend this place.

This is the best hidden gem in the valley! The people are super helpful and accommodating and the…read moreproduce is FANTASTIC for a GREAT DEAL!!! I highly recommend them!! :)

From the owner: Welcome to a real old time farm experience. We are famous for our corn. U-pick tomatoes,…read morecucumbers, cabbage, green beans, cantaloupe, peppers, natural honey, cut flowers from the garden. Open mid July thru mid October. Tours and events by request

Had a wonderful afternoon visiting this lavender farm with my friends. You cut and bundle your own…read morelavender. It smells like heaven walking the rows. They have sitting areas to take in the views, vendors that sell refreshments and a beautiful gift shop where they sell candles, lotions and other great gifts. A beautiful experience.

Do you like lavender? Come pick your own! They make it easy and fun!…read more Lavendar lemonade is available in a super cute lemonade stand. You can also get regular lemonade but why would you? It's a little strong so my husband asked to cut his with more ice water and they happily obliged. I enjoyed mine on a hot day. They have plenty of shaded seating. They also sell flowers and plants and wreaths. There is a gift shop with a small selection of lavender themed gifts. You can get a ton of beautiful photos- it's a magical place.

la la la loved it…read more there were many of the same vendors from the pasco farmer's market but with a lot of extra interesting additives. we could have bought something from every stand. i was particularly interested in all of the free range beef ranchers. (or whatever they're called). if i lived in the area- i'd be hitting them up for all of my beefy needs. we loaded up with bing cherries, zucchini bread, honey sticks, hermiston blueberries, iced chais and a woven basket still damp from the weaver's hands- and headed across the street to the park. it was an awesome way to enjoy our trip to the tri citites. ps-there were two guys covering johnny cash and one keyboard player channeling kip dynamite. both entertaining

Lose yourself and unwind with a fresh cup of coffee in hand and indulge yourself buying the lovely…read morefresh produce. Every booth will cater to your need may it be french lavender oil, tomatoes, pastries, coffee....stop reading and just get here on a Friday!

This store is amazing!!! We were in Richland and I was so impressed I visited twice. Their…read moreselection of specialty foods is outstanding and they sell my favorite treat there, chocolate covered Bing cherries by the pound. We bought a large selection of olive oils and vinegars which have been spectacular. Plus, their selection of chocolates was impressive. The chocolate truffles we bought were were all excellent. The staff was super helpful, too. I will not drive past the Mercantile without stopping, period.

Love the Country Mercantile! We stop for sauces and candy and lunches and salsa and…read more.. Now it's decorated for Christmas and it's BEAUTIFUL! Don't miss visiting at this time of year. This special place has become a part of almost all our family occasions. And the staff is always helpful and welcoming. So glad there is a place like this!

Absolutely gorgeous!! So nice and great berries- 2 sweet dogs to hug- definitely will return!!!!read more

This is a locally owned organic blueberry farm. The family who owns this is very friendly, and…read morevery helpful in steering us to the correct row to pick berries. The berries are good quality, very tasty. The pricing is good as well.

Bahms always has the best treats and party favors. They have these chocolate houses you can…read morespecially order for any event or gift. Love them. They have some unique stuff.

An absolute must see and taste in Kennewick! Little chocolate sculptures of everything from a full…read moresize chess set to animals to sports cars! The most decadent delicious delights are waiting for your tastebuds to discover! Highly recommended and worth the price gourmet chocolates with excellent customer service to boot!

Great prices, good selection and great quality. We were impressed and will be back! We were lucky…read moreto find plums, canning tomatoes, peaches and apples. Yummy

If you want top quality fruit from honest, hard working people this is the farm to go to. They…read morehave the best peaches I have ever ate, bar none! They appreciate your business , and are very knowledgeable about their product. Wound up making 2 trips with a pallet of peaches for church people in Union, Oregon. Intend to come back this year!