Western USA - Pacific Northwest (PDF Chapter)
This is the Pacific Northwest chapter from Lonely Planet’s Western USA guidebook.
As much a state of mind as a geographical region, the northwest corner of the US is a land of subcultures and new trends, where evergreen trees frame snow-dusted volcanoes, and inspired ideas scribbled on the back of napkins become tomorrow’s start-ups.
- cycle and kayak around the quieter corners of San Juan Islands
- maps
- explore the gorgeous Oregon Coast, from scenic Astoria to balmy Port Orford
- transport
- admire trees older than Europe’s Renaissance castles in Olympic National Park
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Washington, Seattle, Olympia, Olympic Peninsula, San Juan Islands, North Cascades, South Cascades, Oregon, Portland, Willamette Valley, Co-lumbia River Gorge, Oregon Cascades, Oregon Coast.
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