Yelm occupies a broad prairie in southeastern Thurston County, Washington, south of the Nisqually River and west of Mount Rainier. The city developed as an agricultural community on the Yelm Prairie, and its setting still contrasts open land and residential growth with the wooded terrain typical of western Washington. A compact commercial center serves local life and connects Yelm with communities across the South Sound area. Yelm Prairie Days, an annual celebration with a parade and community events, reflects the town’s civic traditions. Move on to other webcams in Washington to compare landscapes and settings around Yelm and Thurston County.
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