Seattle Magazine’s Inaugural Beer Awards: Readers’ Choice The people have spoken and they love Washington beer. Beloved bottle shop and bar Chuck's Hop Shop is a Seattle favorite. Kendall Jones
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Crescent Drink in the cerulean waters of this classic Olympic Peninsula lake. An early morning view of Lake Crescent Roddy Scheer
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Soap Lake Dive in, the water’s fine. Soap Lake gets its name from the foam created by the mineral-rich waters Niki Stojnic, Max Rose
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Stehekin Yearning to leave civilization behind? A visit to the north end of Lake Chelan comes close. Remote Stehekin, at Lake Chelan’s northern tip, offers peace and quiet Roddy Scheer
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Chelan Sun-kissed bliss on the state’s dry side. At Campbell’s Resort, activities center around the waterfront Allison Scheff
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Washington Lakeside Camping Pitch your tent next to one of these Washington lakes. Make a splash at Lake Wenatchee. Roddy Scheer
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Takhlakh Lake At Takhlakh Lake, enjoy a quintessential out-of-the-way NW camping experience. Plan a camping trip to Takhlakh Lake which is remote but accessible by car Roddy Scheer
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Suttle Lake The Oregon lake and resort on its shores, dish up a camp experience for grown-ups. Sink into relaxation at Suttle Lodge Danielle Centoni
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Pend Oreille Arty, beachy fun in Sandpoint, Idaho. Waterskiing fun on Lake Pend Oreille Niki Stojnic
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Coeur d’Alene The pristine location hits all the right notes, with natural beauty and city comforts side by side. Parasailing on the lake; at right, the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s extra-long floating boardwalk lets you get on the lake without a boat Nia Martin
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Watermark Beach Resort Soak up wine, sun and the stars at Watermark Beach Resort. Beachtime are favorite pastimes Jess Thomson
