When I moved to Seattle over a decade ago, I thought all lakes just looked…the same. Then I saw Diablo Lake glowing off Highway 20, and I realized the Pacific Northwest plays by different rules. Washington is home to thousands of lakes, from glacier-fed alpine basins and dam-formed reservoirs to easy family swimming spots you can reach in your sandals.
Some are famous for that impossible blue-green water and jagged mountain backdrops. Others earn their spot for the opposite reason: quiet, accessible, and perfect for a lazy afternoon with a book. As a licensed travel agent who has spent 10-plus years planning trips around this region (and eating my
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