
Lush forests, rugged coastlines, snow-capped mountains, and diverse wildlife. This area offers so many things for the nature lover: mountains, forests, waterfalls, rivers, and beaches. Even outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and skiing are popular. There are SO MANY things to see and do in the Pacific Northwest!


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Places
Olympic National Park
- Hurricane Ridge. This spot offers incredible panoramic views of the amazing Olympic Mountains.
- Ruby Beach. This beach is famous for its ruby-colored sand and awesome sea stacks
- Hoh Rain Forest. This dense, emerald-green forest with towering trees draped in moss and lichen is magical, especially when the sun lights up the leaves.
- Read more on our dedicated page for Olympic National Park.

Mount Rainier National Park
- Paradise. The heart of Mount Rainier.
- Sunrise. Sunrise is the highest spot reachable by vehicle and has the best views of Mount Rainier!
- Read more on our dedicated page for Mount Rainier.

Oregon Coast
- Cannon Beach. See Haystack Rock, the most famous seastack in the world!
- Activities. The Oregon Coast is full of great things to do, including whale-watching, crabbing, dune buggy rides and more!
- Beaches and Lighthouses. Explore the rocky beaches and see over a dozen historic lighthouses.
- Read more on our dedicated page for the Oregon Coast.

Columbia River Gorge
- Multnomah Falls. This magnificent 620-foot waterfall is THE iconic waterfall here, and the one that brings over 1 million visitors per year to the Columbia River Gorge.
- Mount Hood. This volcano is the tallest mountain peak in Oregon, providing panoramic views of this beautiful state!
- Read more on our dedicated page for the Columbia River Gorge.
