Lake Chelan is a narrow, 50-mile long lake in north-central Washington, surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It earned mention for its access to nature and outdoor recreation options.

Earlier this week, the travel publication released its list of the 11 best lakes in the U.S. to visit this summer, with two Washington sites making the cut: Lake Chelan and Lake Washington.

Lake Washington's water levels seem to rise and fall unpredictably, but there's actually a method behind the movement, as we found when we dug into details with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

It's now easier than ever to float your boat at Peña Blanca Lake. A new boat ramp opened Tuesday at the renovated lake northwest of Nogales. "This new ramp means people will be able to bring ...

Earlier this week, the travel publication released its list of the 11 best lakes in the U.S. to visit in summer 2025, with two Washington spots making the cut: Lake Chelan and Lake Washington.