Itineraries - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 52

system. For more of the state's gorgeous landscapes, Mt Rainier National Park ( Click
here ) is a must.
There's no escaping the attractions in Portland ( Click here ) - from its landmark Pow-
ell's bookstore to its many microbreweries to tax-free (and hip) shopping. Just east are
the grand vistas, hiking trails and waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge ( Click here ) .
Nearby Mt Hood ( Click here ) is unbeatable for camping, hiking and skiing. Much fur-
ther south, Crater Lake National Park ( Click here ) is a geologic wonder with supreme
scenery. Finally, if you have time left over, there's the grandeur (and seafood cuisine) of
the beautiful Oregon Coast ( Click here ) .