Nearby ResortsI always enjoy staying at a nearby resort. Traveling with my crew around Washington State, I’ve had the opportunity to stay at a number of different ones. These are some favorites. 
SUN MOUNTAIN LODGE With over 100 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, Sun Mountain is one of the best resorts for outdoor lovers. Fly fishing, river rafting, canoeing, tennis, golf, and cross country skiing make for an active, fun packed stay at this rustic resort on the eastern slope of the Cascades. www.sunmountainlodge.comSUNCADIA Combining outdoor recreation with luxurious amenities, Suncadia is located on I-90, 80 miles from Seattle on the sunny eastern slope of the Cascade Mountain Range. Championship golf, hiking, fly fishing and a luxury spa make for a wonderful stay. www.suncadia.com SKAMANIA "Skamania" is the Chinook Indian word for "swift water". This rustic resort is located on the Columbia River Gorge. Catch a Gorge wave for windsurfing or try a round of golf. There are hikes to over 70 waterfalls nearby, including the famous Multnomah Falls, the fifth highest waterfall in the United States. www.skamania.com 
CAMPBELL’S RESORT ON LAKE CHELAN Lake Chelan is one of the great escapes from Seattle. This beach resort sits on the shore of Lake Chelan and has served travelers to this beautiful area of Eastern Washington for over 100 years. The resort sits at the warm, shallow end of the lake. www.campbellsresort.com SEMIAHMOO RESORT Acclaimed as the top two public golf courses in Washington by Golf Digest, the resort is located 2 hours from Seattle at the border town of Blaine. The resort/spa sits on a salt water beach. www.semianmoo.com LAKE QUINAULT LODGE
Ever stay in a rainforest? The lodge is in the Olympic National Forest which has an annual rainfall of over 140 inches. Boating, swimming and hiking are favorite activities. This is a true getaway with no telephones, TV or radio. www.visitlakequinault.com. ROCHE HARBOR Located on San Juan Island, Roche Harbor has a colorful history with boaters and vacationers. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the deck of the gourmet restaurant. Roche Harbor is historic, picturesque and relaxing. Activities include cruising, whale watching and sea kayaking. http://www.rocheharbor.com/.
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