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26 Best Lakeside Getaways in the Northwest
On both sides of our mountains, east and west, our Northwest lakes are inviting playgrounds perfect for a day trip or extended stay.
By Seattle Magazine Staff June 28, 2017
This article originally appeared in the July 2017 issue of Seattle Magazine.
Their cooling waters beckon, calling to hikers sweaty from miles of grinding altitude gain and to other explorers of our lush forests. Elsewhere, they’re visions of blue in the midst of otherwise dry landscapes. On both sides of our mountains, east and west, our Northwest lakes are inviting playgrounds perfect for an extended stay or a weekend day trip.
Lake Chelan
Stehekin
Soap Lake
Ross Lake Resort
Lakedale
Lochaerie Resort
Lake Quinault Lodge
Lake Crescent
Watermark Beach Resort
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Lake Pend Oreille
Suttle Lake
Takhlakh Lake
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