Banks Lake Camping

No trip to Grand Coulee would be complete without a stop at the Grand Coulee Dam. One of the summer highlights is the evening laser light show at Dam that is projected onto the dam’s wall. The area around the dam has an abundance of camping options, including cabins, villas, resorts and setting up your own tent. Banks Lake campgrounds located around Banks Lake also offer many recreational options... [Read more]

Rachel Lake and Other Washington Campsites

If you live in the Washington area and are looking for a way to spend a sunny afternoon, there is a huge array of hikes at your disposal. In fact, if you’re an avid outdoorsmen, Washington is a great place to live. To that end, one of the most beautiful places to take a day hike is Rachel Lake. An alpine lake starting at Box Creek, the trail is four miles in and four miles out. It offers many gorgeous... [Read more]

Scenic Eastern Washington

While Washington is known as the Evergreen State, in truth, Eastern Washington is much different than the ‘evergreen’ Western Washington.  Eastern Washington beyond the Cascade Mountain Range is more like scrubland or desert than a temperate forest.  However, the areas in Eastern Washington near lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water are some of the most beautiful in the world.  Near the... [Read more]

Bass Fishing on Banks Lake

The feature location for several bass tournaments, Banks Lake is one of the best places for bass fishing in the Northwest.  Located in Eastern Washington, Banks Lake is the preferred fishing hole of many an Old Salt.  While renowned for bass fishing, Banks Lake fishing is not limited to just bass, but is also a great fishing spot for Perch, Sunfish, and even Trout.  Banks Lake has clear water,... [Read more]

Welcome to the New Sunbanks Resort Blog!

This is the official launch of the Sunbanks Resort Blog. On this site, there will be informational articles, news, and more, all related to Sunbanks Resort, Banks Lake, and the surrounding area. Recently, the Sunbanks Resort launched a new website, SunbanksResort.com, that includes a new design, photo gallery, accommodations section and more. The launch of this blog coincides with the launch of the... [Read more]