Outdoors

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Crescent

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Crescent

Drink in the cerulean waters of this classic Olympic Peninsula lake.

An early morning view of Lake Crescent

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Soap Lake

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Soap Lake

Dive in, the water’s fine.

Soap Lake gets its name from the foam created by the mineral-rich waters

Niki Stojnic, Max Rose

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Stehekin

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Stehekin

Yearning to leave civilization behind? A visit to the north end of Lake Chelan comes close.

Remote Stehekin, at Lake Chelan’s northern tip, offers peace and quiet

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Chelan

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Chelan

Sun-kissed bliss on the state’s dry side.

At Campbell’s Resort, activities center around the waterfront

Allison Scheff

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Washington Lakeside Camping

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Washington Lakeside Camping

Pitch your tent next to one of these Washington lakes.

Make a splash at Lake Wenatchee.

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Takhlakh Lake

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Takhlakh Lake

At Takhlakh Lake, enjoy a quintessential out-of-the-way NW camping experience.

Plan a camping trip to Takhlakh Lake which is remote but accessible by car

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Suttle Lake

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Suttle Lake

The Oregon lake and resort on its shores, dish up a camp experience for grown-ups.

Sink into relaxation at Suttle Lodge

Danielle Centoni

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Pend Oreille

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Pend Oreille

Arty, beachy fun in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Waterskiing fun on Lake Pend Oreille

Niki Stojnic

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Coeur d’Alene

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Coeur d’Alene

The pristine location hits all the right notes, with natural beauty and city comforts side by side.

Parasailing on the lake; at right, the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s extra-long floating boardwalk lets you get on the lake without a boat

Nia Martin

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Watermark Beach Resort

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Watermark Beach Resort

Soak up wine, sun and the stars at Watermark Beach Resort.

Beachtime are favorite pastimes

Jess Thomson

Amenity-Rich Suncadia Offers Vacation Perks Close to Home

Amenity-Rich Suncadia Offers Vacation Perks Close to Home

A woodsy paradise awaits less than two hours from Seattle.

Enjoy an outdoor mineral bath at Suncadia’s Glade Springs Spa

Chelsea Lin

Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Hit the Water

Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Hit the Water

Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.

Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Paddle Upstream Maiden VoyageHead to Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club and rent a paddleboard or kayak for a classic Lake Union adventure, offering striking city views as well as a close-up look at charming houseboats and glass artist Dale Chihuly’s studio (on the north end of Lake…

Seattle Magazine Staff

Beyond the Brats, Leavenworth is a Gateway to the Outdoors

Beyond the Brats, Leavenworth is a Gateway to the Outdoors

Forget the Bavarian kitsch. The beloved tourist town is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation options around Leavenworth

Kristen Russell

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