Great Escape: Stehekin Landing Resort

Trek over to this remote resort in the North Cascades National Park  for an escape from the real world. There are no roads, making the only ways to get there by foot hikes, boat or seaplane. The best features of  this beautiful locale might be its lack of connectivity.

You will not find any televisions, telephones or cell service at Stehekin Landing Resort – nor will you find pets, smoking, radios or air  conditioning. Instead, you’ll find a menu of activities that range from  river rafting and horseback riding to biking and hiking and a sense of  calm and quiet that might be just what the doctor ordered. The resort  offers rentals of kayaks and paddleboats.

Eastern Washington temperatures and sunshine lend to a long season that  spans through Oct. 10, although there are year-round activities here. Rooms start at $112 per night during the peak season. Boats from Chelan to Stehekin range from 2-4 hour rides and cost $39-$59 roundtrip.

For those wanting more adventure consider the Tent-to-Tent option in the Upper Stehekin Valley. There you will find large, fully stocked, tents secured at Cottonwood and Bridge Creek campgrounds. The tents cater to those looking to hike with daypacks and put in a  good 10-12 miles on their feet.  Rates for the Tent-to-Tent program are  $95.