The Columbia River Basin covers over 260,000 square miles in North America and provides some of the most picturesque views in the country. One of the best spots to view the Basin is in central Washington, near the city of George. In and around George, Washington there are various scenic vantage points for tourism, as well as multiple hiking trails and boat ramps for the river.

The Gorge Amphitheater is positioned at the edge of one of the cliffs and hosts an array of concerts every summer. It is continuously voted as one of the best venues in the world to see a show. Just down the road there is the famous Wild Horses monument overlooking the Basin. These regal horse statues create beautiful animal silhouettes during sunrise and sunset. If you are from out of the area, there are several options for accommodations, including Eastern Washington villas.

During the 15 years that I’ve lived in Washington State, I have visited several resorts throughout the Pacific Northwest. While many travels and locals alike assume that the best resorts are located in the metropolitan areas of Seattle and Portland, in my experience the best accommodations come from resorts that are east of the Cascades. One of my favorite places to go to get away from it all is Eastern Washington.

My family and I love to go to lakefront hotels and cabins, and Eastern Washington lake resorts offer unparalleled amenities. We recently visited the Sunbanks Resort on the shores of Banks Lake, and their service is second to none. After traveling throughout Eastern Washington, I can say that we will definitely be frequenting Sunbanks Resort again.