Get out on the Water with These Northwest Getaways
From inland lakes to the Pacific coast, we take a look at some of the best places to relax by the water in the Northwest
By Seattle magazine staff January 21, 2020
This article originally appeared in the January 2020 issue of Seattle magazine.
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Hit the beach, catch some waves and more at these local escapes.
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