Known as the “Gateway to Mount Rainier,” Yelm offers a stunning backdrop for your assignment where you can fill your weeks with world-class hiking, kayaking, and a welcoming community vibe that feels far from boring. You will have immediate access to outdoor adventures like the Yelm-Tenino Trail and Deschutes Falls Park, ensuring you are never stuck without something to explore.
For a change of pace, you are ideally situated just 20 miles from the vibrant waterfront dining of Olympia and only 35 miles from the museums and urban energy of Tacoma.