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Hiking
In the Pacific Northwest, it's hard to throw a rock without hitting a hiking trail. Stomp
around the volcanic cones, including Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens or Mt Hood; explore the far
reaches of the Wallowas, the Columbia River Gorge or Olympic National Park; and go
crazy figuring out which of British Columbia 's trails are the most gorgeous.
Wonderland Trail
Circumnavigate lofty Mt Rainier - it's 93 miles of spectacular nature.
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West Coast Trail
British Columbia's famous 47-mile ribbon of adventure is for those truly
serious about their outdoors. (
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Oregon's Coast
Neahkahnie Mountain, Cape Lookout, Saddle Mountain - whether
you're after wildflower meadows or stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, you won't be dis-
appointed.
Columbia River Gorge
Tread up the easy Eagle Creek Trail (
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wonderland, or sweat up Dog Mountain (
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for unbeatable vistas.
IF YOU LIKE…GARDENS
Sniff flowers from Victoria's Butchart Gardens (
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to Portland's Interna-
tional Rose Test Gardens (
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- with plenty of others in between.
Beaches
What says 'vacation' more than a day at the beach? Head to Oregon's coast for 360 miles
of fun, while Washington has a beautiful shoreline within a national park. The Pacific
Northwest has plenty of beaches to check out, whether you want to party at a resort or
just be alone.
La Push
Come here for beauty and adventure - the beaches offer kayaking, surfing, hik-
ing and sublime scenery. (
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Long Beach
Miles and miles of beachcombing, awesome breakers and even an old-
growth forest to explore. (
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Cannon Beach
With photogenic Haystack Rock looming just off shore, Cannon Beach is
about as scenic as it gets. (
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Oregon Dunes
Explore this National Recreation Area on foot or in a dune buggy; the
sandy mountains tower up to 500ft and spread 3 miles inland. (
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