6/11: Went to Pearrygin Lake for the first time with my kids and my sister, it was amazing to be…read morethere. Restrooms in day use were very clean and well stocked, and I appreciated the swimming area coned off away from boaters so my kids could swim safely. What I wanted to give the biggest shout out to is the staff. Particularly the staff member in the front office she was very kind and welcoming. Also the gentleman mowing the grass I believe he said his name was Griffin. My son approached him and he shut off the mower and answered every question that was asked. He was so polite and kind to my son it made his day. I definitely want to come back especially if Griffin is there, he really went out of his way to be nice and kind to my son even though that he was busy. Very good guest service.

Great small lake and park near Winthrop. Part of the lake is well-maintained and landscaped and…read morethere are plenty of tables and spots to have a picnic. Large, clean restrooms too. There is a swimming area sectioned off, and it would be a great spot for boating. Definitely a nice picturesque spot while in the North Cascades.

I definitely fell asleep during our roadtrip to Diablo Lake and was surprised when we stopped in a…read morelittle town when I woke up hehe I just loved how it had that western feel to it with how the buildings were built in the town. I really wished we were able to stop for longer, but only got out for a bit for some ice cream and to stretch a bit before getting back on the road. Definitely great having a small town in between the long strips of road we had to conquer to get to our final destination.

This is a convenient store for stuff that you might need while you are here visiting--supplies like…read moresnacks to bring back to your hotel, if you want some postcards for souvenirs, sweat shirts if you forgot to bring one, junk foods, etc. They have them here. Expect their prices to be good even when it is a vacation place for out-of-towner and tourists. Staff is friendly here and you can actually have a nice conversation with the locals especially if you are curious about what this town has to offer. People here are friendly and will always greet you with a simple "hello". Very cool. I liked that!

This town is amazing. Friendly people, great food, wester atmosphere and there are many deer and…read morebald eagles around. Winthrop has a nice old baseball diamond with the old wood score board and lots of outdoor rec areas to venture to. If you're looking for a weekend get away I suggest Winthrop.

Grew up skiing here and came back for the second time as an adult. It's such a nice hill, big…read moreenough to make for a fun full day of skiing with a non-pretentious community feeling. The parking lot is right off the runs and the new lodge is really nice. The food is affordable, the lift lines are super short, and the skiing is fast. The hill feels just a little taller than snoqualmie from base to peak but the snow is sooo much better when it is there. There in lies the one warning...sometimes they are challenged to get enough snow and you might need rock skis. Not this year. A really great time for all.

This is an awesome small town ski hill! There is one quad chair and NO lift lines to speak of! The…read moreruns were steeper than we thought they'd be and the scenery was gorgeous. The snow is dry and powdery here--none of the wet stuff that we see on the west side of the state. I was thoroughly impressed, and I've skied Whistler/Blackcomb, Sun Peaks, Baker, Bachelor, Crystal, Stevens, Schweitzer...the list goes on. This was one of my favorites! Small lodge, but that was fine. Food was good but it took a while due to the high volume. Lift tickets were $48 for holiday prices, but normally $42. Great deal. We will be back!

What an incredible community resource. We stopped here because we were drawn in by the super cool…read moreUFO parked out front. I believe it's part of their summer learning program. We couldn't wait to check it out. They also have a lovely walkable garden with lots of information outside and we saw the most gorgeous butterflies I have ever seen! The library itself is very nice, with lots of resources. There are restrooms inside and there was a very kind gentleman checking out some DVDs who held the door for us. There is plenty of parking and there were children playing and learning together. I would love to have a place like this in my neighborhood.

Methow Valley Sports Trails Association is a non-profit that manages a massive network of trails…read morethat spans 200km though out Winthrop and Mazama. The trails are mostly over US Forest service lands but do cross through some other federal and private lands, in arguably the most beautiful areas of Washington State. The network runs along rivers, through meadows, forests, next to rugged cliffs, over bridges and in one case- under a road. In the winter it's common to see non-migratory animal like deer, squirrels, and eagles while passing through. Many of the trails are fairly gentle, but steep hills do exist and those are well marked. MVSTA offers free maps that clearly show the trails and junctions in kilometers. Winter offers superb cross country skiing of all types because the trails are regularly groomed. You can even try the new 'Fat Bike' sport on some of the trails like the Bitterbrush. They have trails ranging from the easy green to moderately challenging blue to advanced black trails. The MVSTA website has links to trail conditions and weather. Summer and Fall are also great, after the sun has firmed up the muddy trails. Hikers and Mountain bikers can enjoy the same trails the skiers had all winter. Most are single track, but there are sections of double track. You can ride for miles over gradual rolling hills and through blue sky meadows and piney forest. The air is wonderful here. I recommend to anyone who loves getting active in the Great Northwest!

The Methow Valley is magical place in the winter replete with miles of world-class cross country…read moreskiing, a skating ring, quaint, warm lodging and adventures in dining. It's the rare occasion to complain about skiing conditions. The terrain is varied with flats for the beginners, steep and technical for the advanced and plenty of great scenery for all. Eating can be challenging. I've had as many forgettable meals in the valley as I've had memorable. So watch out! I recommend eating in Twisp and recreating in Winthrop and Mazama. I hear the area is great in the summer too, but I wouldn't know anything about that.

This is a place that lets you live out your cowboy dreams without sacrificing modern comforts…read more There is a slight Western theme with ust the right amount of rustic. The staff here are down-to-earth and friendly; you get the distinct feeling that if you asked nicely, they'd help you wrangle a stray steer or at least point you toward the best pie in town. ​The crown jewel has to be the outdoor sauna shaped like an actual wine barrel. Soaking in a giant oak cask after a long day of travel makes you feel like top-shelf vintage, even if you look more like a steamed dumpling. ​Top it all off with reasonable rates and a free breakfast that surprisingly includes legit healthy options (no sad, lukewarm hockey-puck eggs here), We'll definitely be back!

Hotel is a reminder of the Motels we stayed at when I was a kid. Pool and lots of additional…read moreamenities: horseshoe, frisbee golf, bikes, BBQ grill, lots of chairs down by the river Staff was amazing.

This is a horseback riding business affiliated with Sun Mountain Lodge. I came here with my family…read morelast summer for a trail ride and we had such a great time that we all came back again this summer to do it again. The trail rides are led by Debbie, who is wonderful with horses and people. She take a lot of time to make sure everyone is comfortable on their horse and that the stirrups are just right. The trail ride goes through some beautiful country with breathtaking views, and Debbie knows a lot about the local plants and history which is really interesting.