Eastward From Issaquah
With all the talk of Staycations, which we have done many times as business never seems to let us get away, we often enjoy a mini-vacation, one of which we indulged in this last beautiful weekend. There is much to do and see east of Issaquah. All within about 90 minutes from Issaquah. It is not a sacrifice because you find places many people travel hundreds of miles to see, save gas and you are not worn out when you get home (unless you backpack or ski yourself into a limp rag)!
Snoqualmie Summit is magnificent, summer and winter. About 40 minutes from Issaquah.
It won’t be long before the snow comes and this scene is very different.
Below a “cabin” at Alpental.
Lots of camping and really good fishing places and it is a backbackers paradise.
There are many lakes off of I90, Lake Keechelus, Lake Kachess, Lake Easton, Lake Cle Elum, below is Lake Easton which has a great trail around much of it and both private camping and a State Park Campgrounds. About 55 minutes from Issaquah.
Across the freeway from Lake Easton is Mountain High Hamburgers, very different from our fast food places. Great milkshakes! It is located in what is commonly known as Turtle Town. It used to have a huge concrete Turtle there. I have always wondered what happened to him??
Want something more posh, you’ve got it! Head for Suncadia Lodge, the heart of a premier resort community in Suncadia. Enjoy Golf, Trails, Fine Dining, Spa, Pool and Fitness (not to mention close to Snoqualmie Summit for sking) and you can own a condo here and have it rented out when you aren’t using it. There are also many fine homes for sale. It reminds me of Sun River Resort and that is not by accident. About 70 minutes from Issaquah.
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The view from the Suncadia Lodge is awe inspiring. One of the Spa features is outdoor rock like soaking pools (3) each with a different temperature, even in the winter with snow 10 feet or so high. (Not shown)
A home in Suncadia
A backyard in Suncadia. Many border the golf course.
Not far away, about another 10 minutes is Roslyn of Northern Exposure fame. Roslyn has a unique charm. I need to go back as we were running out of time and hurried so we missed much. I have heard about a theater with a mural of Marlon Brando on it AND it used to be a mortuary!
Does this look like your Granny’s house? It does mine. Each season and holiday is an event for this house and the lucky people who get to see it.
