Water Adventures
40 Best Water Adventures in the PNW
River floats, hot springs and perfect paddling a short drive away
This article is the cover story of the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. By Danielle Centoni, Sarah Edwards, Gwendolyn Elliott, Austin Iverson, Hilary Meyerson and Roddy Scheer Sure, we’ve got beautiful mountains, but what makes our region truly special is the abundance of water all around us. Especially when the…
Slow Lane: Float and Paddle Down the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon
Plus: Check out the kayaking at the Sunriver Marina on the Deschutes River
A group of friends enjoy a lazy float down the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. Below: The river is also popular with paddle boarders, including the four-legged variety
Day Trip: Everett’s Jetty Island Is a Low-Key Piece of Paradise
The simple pleasures of sand and water attract day-trippers to Jetty Island near Everett
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. It’s just 2 miles long and a quick three-minute foot-ferry ride from the mainland, but Jetty Island, formed over the past century out of accumulated sediment from the dredging of the Snohomish River, packs a full…
Where to Kayak in Seattle
And six places in the city where you can rent a kayak
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. With water all around Seattle, there are plenty of places to put in a kayak for a day on the water. But not all bodies of water are alike. We tapped Amanda Lee of Alki Kayak…
6 Best Water-View Campsites in the PNW
Pitch your tent or park your RV at one of these waterfront or water-view spots, where you’ll wake up to the soothing sounds of lakes, falls, rivers, or the sea
Campsites at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island come with water views and plenty of space to pull up a kayak
4 Washington Water Parks For Kids of All Ages
Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
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