Cle Elum, WA

On the sunny side of the central Cascade Mountains, a 90-minute drive from Seattle along the scenic Mountains to Sound Greenway, is the four-star, four-season resort community of Suncadia.

Nestled among Ponderosa pines and surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Cascade Mountain Range, Suncadia offers the perfect Washington State vacation. Suncadia's Prospector Golf Course, designed by Palmer Course Design Co., provides challenging fun for golfers of all abilities. At the heart of Suncadia's 6,000 acres lies the sparkling Cle Elum River, whose smaller streams are perfect for fly fishing. Picturesque hiking and biking trails meander through evergreen forests and meadows and alongside the Cle Elum River.

And, with the lakes, streams and wilderness areas of the Wenatchee National Forest at Suncadia's doorstep, recreational opportunities are endless – from fishing, hiking and water sports in summer to skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing at Snoqualmie Pass and Mission Ridge in winter.

Nearby, the charming town of Roslyn, Washington, provides a colorful glimpse of local mining history, as well as a taste of Hollywood (this is where the popular television series Northern Exposure was filmed). Year-round area attractions include the "living ghost town" of Liberty and the historic Thorp Grist Mill. Visitors also enjoy day trips to Central Washington wine country or charming Leavenworth.