— About 180 residents and vacationers in two remote communities along central Washington’s Lake Chelan were ordered to evacuate today out of concern that a wildfire could block their only road access ...

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Start with the gorgeous landscape of vineyards reaching in unison toward a splendid horizon of majestic mountains. Add the laidback delights of a lakeside location, plus the twinkly vibe of a Bavarian ...

Summer gives the best access, though snow can block high trails into July. The North Cascades Highway, from Ross Dam to beyond Washington Pass, closes in winter. Stehekin, a year-round community, ...

With fun water sports, beautiful parks, and exhilarating sand dunes, this hidden lake town in Washington is a gorgeous budget ...