Travel

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: Outside Adventures

Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Outside Adventures

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

Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Garden Zen For The NewcomerLet the meticulous arrangements of flora, water and rock soothe your soul at the picturesque Seattle Japanese Garden, a 3.5-acre spot on the south end of the (also lovely) Washington Park Arboretum. Even better, make a reservation to experience chado, a traditional…

Seattle Magazine Staff

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

Join The Must List

Don't miss a thing.
Get Seattle's best events,handpicked
and delivered to your inbox weekly.

Follow Us