WorldMark at Lake Chelan Shores in Chelan, Washington

WorldMark at Lake Chelan Shores is located in Chelan, Washington. Carved by glaciers during the Ice Age, the 55-mile-long lake is pristine, deep, and narrow. It's the ideal setting for both mountain and water sports. Unit amenities include suites with showers, bathtubs, cable TV, DVD player, telephone, stereo with CD player, gas or wood-burning fireplace, balcony/terrace, gas barbecue, Murphy bed, sleeper sofa, washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. From this resort at Lake Chelan Shores, you can charter the Lady of the Lake II to take you from one end of the lake to other. Nearby are restaurants, museums, historical sites, wine tours, two championship golf courses, white-water rafting, boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming. Spokane Airport is 150 miles away.

Lake Chelan is not your average lake. Resting at the foot of the rugged peaks of the North Cascades, this long finger of water points like a loadstone to a truly isolated parcel of America. Though the lake is 55 miles long, you can only drive half its length. Beyond the end of the road, snowcapped peaks rise over 9,000 feet from the lakeshore and thick evergreens cover the mountainsides—perfect for hiking purists. There is, however, an outpost of civilization at the upper end of the lake. The tiny village of Stehekin is accessible only by boat or floatplane, and a must-see when you visit WorldMark at Lake Chelan Shores. If it's pristine beauty and a multiplicity of outdoor activities you're searching for, head for this deep, clear, mountain lake sparkling in the sun. Popular attractions include Banjo Creek Farms, a real working farm with panning for gold, a petting farm, spa and body shop, wine tasting and shopping; Slidewaters, a water logged playground featuring eight waterslides, rapids, hot tub and pool, and a park and volleyball courts; Tsillan Cellars, one the area's many fine wineries, featuring a fine selection of red, white and dessert wines, and; Lady of the Lake tours, extending 55 miles into the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range.