This stunning turquoise gem hidden in Washington's North Cascades offers breathtaking alpine views and incredible outdoor activities year-round.

The lake sits in the shadow of several imposing glacier-covered peaks, including Mt. Blum, Bacon Peak, Mt. Shuskan, and Mt. Baker — a 10,781-foot stratovolcano and the third-highest mountain in ...

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.