15 Alpine Ski Areas in Washington State
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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Epic Mountain Bike Trails in Methow Valley, Wash.
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.
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31 Ways to Explore Inland NW Lakes
OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
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Surfing at Lake Chelan
Learn what the thrills are really like while surfing the world’s largest stationary wave at Lakeside Surf in Chelan, Washington.
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41 Ways to Beat the Heat in the Northwest
Stay cool during a Northwest heat wave! Here are 41 ideas for recreation, adventure, and family activities.
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World’s Largest Standing Surf Wave Opens in Central Washington
Citywave USA is the world’s largest standing surf wave and the newest attraction, called Lakeside Surf, at Slidewaters Waterpark in Chelan, WA.
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Lake Chelan Winter Fest
Every January, Chelan hosts 4-day Winterfest with ice sculptures, food tasting specials, bonfires, and fireworks.
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Wild Water Swimming
By Susan Hales First, the pools are closed, and then the races are cancelled: no Lake Meridian mile race, no Omi mile on Lake Coeur d’Alene, no Flathead Lake Swim Series, no 1.76-mile Long Bridge Swim in Sandpoint, no 2.4-mile Coeur d’Alene Crossing, and (maybe) no 1.5-mile Lake Chelan Swim or 1-mile San Diego SharkFest. There will be
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100 Ways to Play Outside This Summer
Rejuvenate your June-through-August routine and take advantage of some of the best outdoor opportunities the Northwest has to offer.
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Uncorked Outdoors: A Guide to Outdoor Recreation in Washington Wine Country
Explore Washington’s Wine Country in the heart of spring, when wineries debut new releases and celebrate the journey from grape-vine to barrel and bottle. This wine and outdoor recreation guide features two major AVA (American Viticultural Area) wine grape-growing regions in Eastern Washington, plus a section for Spokane County. Recreation destinations and outdoor highlights are
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