Washingtonians looking for fun on the water this summer don’t have to go very far, according to a new list of best U.S. lakes from Lonely Planet. Earlier this week, the travel publication ...

The Cascade Loop may be one of the best in the country. Circling for 440 miles in northern Washington state, this gorgeous route takes you through nine distinct sections.

Lake Washington and Lake Chelan are the only Pacific Northwest spots on a new Lonely Planet list of the 11 best lakes to visit in the U.S. in summer 2025.