Pacific Northwest (United States of America)

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The Pacific Northwest of the United States is best known for its beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains.

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Cities and attractions of the Pacific Northwest

• Washington
• Oregon

Sometimes the neighboring areas of northern California, western Idaho, Southeastern Alaska, and British Columbia are considered part of the Pacific Northwest.

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There are hundreds of cities and towns in the Pacific Northwest; check the states above for more complete listings. Here are seven of them.

• Seattle
• Portland
• Spokane
• Olympia
• Tacoma
• Salem
• Eugene

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The Pacific Northwest is an outdoorsy place, and there are lots of places to camp and see in the Pacific Northwest. Here are some major ones you should check out.

• Mount St. Helens: Is alive again after a few years of quietness.
• Mount Rainier: Extremely photogenic mountain, rising from close to sea level to 14,410 feet (4392m). The tallest base to peak in the world.
• Olympic National Park: Contains a coastal temperate rain forest and several mid-sized mountains.
• Crater Lake National Park: The deepest lake in North America, known for its clear blue color.
• Mount Hood: Skiing in August?
• Mount Baker: Ski the glacier in July.
• San Juan Islands: The "rain shadow" is pretty unreliable, but they're a wonderful place to visit.
• Opal Creek: Located in Central Oregon, this world renowned protected area hosts a rich history, incredible hiking and swimming, and unqiue lodging.

[edit] Understand

Most people associate the Pacific Northwest with a lush region that receives large amounts of rain during the winter months, with wonderful summer days. But the Northwest has a wide variety of climate regions, from the Pacific Coast to the valley and, once over the mountains, a desert region -- all within a few hours drive of each other. There is enough to keep the outdoor enthusiast busy. The Pacific Northwest is known for its airplane and computer product facilities. Some of the largest and most well known corporations call the Northwest home, these include: Boeing, Microsoft, Intel, and Nike just to name a few. There are many exciting areas to see.

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• Bug repellent is a neccessity, especially for warding off insects carrying diseases.
• Sunblock!
• When hiking wear sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support.
• Carry or bring a lot of water everywhere you travel.
• If going on an excursion of any type (camping for a weekend or just an afternoon hike) bring a small first aide kit.
• If it is possible, bring a cell phone. Be advised, however, that cell phone coverage is spotty in rural areas away from interstate highways.
• Don't forget batteries- assuming that you are carrying something that uses batteries. A flashlight, maybe?

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