Just a few hours’ drive from Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and other Inland Northwest cities, Slidewaters Water Park and Lakeside Surf offer one of the largest water slide park experiences in the Northwest, plus the largest man-made surf wave of its kind in the world. Check out the 2022 schedule and plan your weekend water park […]
Slide & Surf at Slidewaters Water Park on Lake Chelan Read More »
Learn about 5 great ways to enjoy the wonders of Lake Chelan — a place known for both its wine and summer recreation.
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One of the most spectacular family water parks in the Northwest sits above stunning Lake Chelan, just a few hours’ drive from Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and other Inland Northwest cities. Slidewaters water park features water slides for all ages and thrill-seeker levels, a lazy river, fun water features, shaded hangout areas and dining options, and
Slidewaters Water Park—Family Fun & Thrills at Lake Chelan Read More »
As my colleague pointed out, “It’s good to write about wolves; everyone is interested because everyone has an opinion.” Wolves were functionally extinct in Washington from the 1930’s until the first breeding pair showed up in 2008. This season, wolves have dispersed into new territory on the westside, edging them closer to the state’s recovery
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The international home for the battle of continental supremacy in river surfing will be at Lakeside Surf for at least the next 5 years. Team USA and Team Europe will converge on Labor Day weekend each of the next 5 years to battle for the Continental Surf Cup, $11,000 in prize money and a spot
Lakeside Surf to Host 5 More Years of Continental Surf Cup on the Shores of Lake Chelan Read More »
Lakeside Surf, the world’s largest stationary surf wave that opened in Chelan, Wash., in 2021 continues to serve the wave riding longings of land-locked surfers for their third season. While the closest ocean surf spots are a long day’s drive from the Inland NW, Lakeside Surf offers a world-class surfing experience just three hours west
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Bridge Creek to the Stehekin River is a remote, multi-day, self-supported whitewater run through the North Cascades to Lake Chelan, Wash.
Trip Report: North Cascades Whitewater Kayaking Read More »
A brief overview of Washington State’s 15 public downhill ski areas by Ryan Murray who skied them all during a 34-year personal odyssey.
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Washington’s Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades, has three main mtb trail systems: Sun Mountain, Buck Mountain Loop, and Cutthroat Pass.
Epic Mountain Bike Trails in Methow Valley, Wash. Read More »
OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
31 Ways to Explore Inland NW Lakes Read More »
