ON THE WATER Northwest Islands, Beaches, Rivers, and Lakes Your guide to planning summer day and weekend trips to the best waterfront escapes in Oregon and Washington. Your guide to planning summer day and weekend trips to the best waterfront escapes in Oregon and Washington. In This Feature: Beach Retreats From pizza night at Cannon Beach to sandboarding the dunes of Florence, we've got the best places to stay, play, and chow down on the coast. 05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell Lake Escapes We explore the best landlocked waters of the Northwest, from secluded beaches to wild waves fit for a weekend of watersports. 05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Rachel Ritchie Riverfront Property We've scouted the best locales for weekends at the river, whether you're looking for fly-fishing spots, lazy floating, or white-knuckle rides. 05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Zach Dundas and Marty Patail Island Hopping Explore the best of Washington's scenic islands, from Bainbridge and Whidbey to Vashon and San Juan. 05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell With Matt Werbach Cruisin' See Oregon and Washington from the mighty waters or the Columbia aboard a yacht, paddlewheel boat, or Victorian steamer. 05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Aaron Scott HWY 101 A mile-by-mile guide to secret eats, hikes, and sights on our iconic coastal road 05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell Best Waterfront Daytrips 04/29/2013 By Kasey Cordell, Rachel Ritchie, Aaron Scott, and Martin Patail H2O IQ 04/29/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell With Sam Coggeshall, Rachel Rasmussen, Gino Cerruti, and Matt Werbach