Area Information

Accommodations

Photos Courtesy of the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau. (B. Clark & S. Kingsford-Smith)

The 2008 Safety Analysis Workshop is being held in the Tri-Cities, Washington, at the Red Lion "Hanford House" Hotel. The Hanford House is situated along a rivershore park with walking and biking trails and nearby shopping, restaurants, art galleries and golf.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Red Lion "Hanford House" in Richland for workshop attendees from Friday night, May 2, through Thursday night, May 8. The reduced conference rate is $70 plus tax per night, which is the Federal Government Rate. For reservations contact the Red Lion and specify attendance for the 2008 Safety Analysis Workshop.
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Tri-Cities Area

The Tri-Cities offers great weather – 300 days of annual sunshine – a beautiful landscape, and a booming wine industry complimented by diverse culinary experiences.

The region is a popular destination for wine tours. It is in the Heart of Washington's Wine Country where more than 100 area wineries produce world acclaimed and award-winning wines.

The area's three adjoining cities, Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, meet at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. The rivers provide a host of year-round recreational activities.

Photo courtesy of Columbia River Journeys

A special feature is the Hanford Reach National Monument, the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River. Visitors can take a jet boat tour of the Reach and discover the wonderful wildlife, geography, history and science that are part of the area's natural and human history.

The Hanford Site, adjacent to Richland, is a hub of major environmental cleanup programs, scientific research at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and energy power generation. Visitors are welcome to explore the area's Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology Museum, which is near the Red Lion Hanford House. Energy Northwest's Nine Canyon Wind Farm Visitor Centers is an interesting source for energy information.

The Sacajawea State Park and Interpretive Center offers a glimpse into the life of Sacajawea and fellow explorers Lewis and Clark who made a historic visit to our area. More information can be found at:
Tri-Cities Visitors Bureau
Tri-Cities Calendar of Events