Where To Explore
Hand-picked guides across Washington and beyond — start with the season's featured destination, or pick your own adventure.
Lake Chelan
The third-deepest lake in the United States draws visitors from across the Northwest for warm summers, world-class wineries, and boat access to the remote wilderness of Stehekin. Over 300 days of sunshine a year — and a calendar packed with water activities, hiking, and wine tasting.
Seattle
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Winthrop
Stehekin
Entiat
Beyond The PNW
A growing handful of destinations from trips outside the Pacific Northwest.
Where Can You Have A Campfire?
Summer in the Cascades is the heart of fire season — and restrictions change daily across National Forests, State Parks, DNR land, and National Parks. We pull every agency's status into one view, so you don't drive three hours and end up at a closed fire ring.
See current restrictions trending_flatTrip Reports
A curated list of trip reports worth doing in August. The reports themselves may be from any time of year, but the route or activity is relevant right now — conditions, access, and timing all line up for this month.
