Don't forget the Palouse! And Spokane for that matter, a great little burg, capital of the Inland Empire and a stone's throw from a ton of lakes including CdA! Don't forget the coast from Washington on south, beautiful and not to be missed! I'm still trying to figure out how not to spend money on Vancouver Island AriLea! Victoria is one of my favorites to visit! Pike Place Market is fun too. You are just so lucky. Now I know it is viewed as heresy here in Denver but if the opportunity came up I would move to the NW! It's too dry in Denver as a rule and yes, for me too hot and sunny. That's not true right now, plenty-o-rain and more to come.