The Inland Northwest is a top destination for outdoor recreation, most notably for its water sports. With over 70 lakes in and around the Spokane area, residents can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, tubing, paddling, or skiing in the area's most refreshing bodies of water. Favorites include: Deer Lake, Hayden Lake, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Lake Pend Oreille, Liberty Lake, Long Lake, Medical Lake, Moses Lake, Newman Lake, Shelley Lake, and Twin Lakes.
