Lake Escapes
We explore the best landlocked waters of the Northwest, from secluded beaches to wild waves fit for a weekend of watersports.
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From pizza night at Cannon Beach to sandboarding the dunes of Florence, we've got the best places to stay, play, and chow down on the coast.
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See Oregon and Washington from the mighty waters or the Columbia aboard a yacht, paddlewheel boat, or Victorian steamer.
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We've scouted the best locales for weekends at the river, whether you're looking for fly-fishing spots, lazy floating, or white-knuckle rides.
View ArticleIsland Hopping
Explore the best of Washington's scenic islands, from Bainbridge and Whidbey to Vashon and San Juan.
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A mile-by-mile guide to secret eats, hikes, and sights on our iconic coastal road
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Lake Escapes
Image: Shutterstock Waldo LakeWaldo LakeDrive time: 3 hoursDonβt even bother packing your iPhone when you go to Waldo Lake. For one thing, you probably wonβt get service in this secluded basin, one of...
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Beach Retreats
Image: Courtesy Rick Schafer Surfsand Resort's bonfire s'mores at Cannon BeachCannon BeachDrive Time: 1.5 hoursArrive in Cannon Beach with an empty stomach. Youβre going to need it. Just when you think...
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Cruisin'
Image: Courtesy Darlisa Black On the Columbia, near Hood RiverColumbia and Snake Rivers JourneyΒ It took Lewis and Clark a month to canoe the dangerous stretch of Columbia between Lewiston, Idaho, and...
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Riverfront Property
Image: Courtesy Jordan Seimens The quieter side of the DeschutesMaupin On the DeschutesDrive time: 2 hoursA dusty ranchersβ outpost most of the year, Maupin becomes the stateβs unofficial rafting...
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Island Hopping
Image: Courtesy Wikimedia The ferry at VashonVashonDrive time: 2.5 hoursFerry: 15 minCalling this 37-square-mile island north of Tacoma βlaid-backβ is a little like calling the Autobahn βfast.β So few...
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HWY 101
MILE POST 0 The Barbey Maritime Center, which showcases Astoriaβs boatbuilding legacy, debuted in January, just east of where Hwy 101 enters Astoria. Β MILE POST 4 Packed with walnuts and loaded with...
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H2O IQ
Does peeing on a jellyfish sting really help?Β File under gross, but true: urine can help reduce the sting from a jellyfishβs poisonous kiss. But youβve got to have pretty acidic pee. When jellyfish...
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Best Waterfront Daytrips
Image: Gearhart Golf LinksDay Trip #1: Gearhart, OregonGearhartβs quaint streets hold relief from the arcade-and-bumper-cars mayhem three miles to the south in Seaside. Here you can play one of the...
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