| Pacific Northwest | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
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| Region | American West |
| Location | |
 45 ° 49 ′ 44 ″ N 120 ° 19 ′ 20 ″ W | |
the Pacific Northwest is a region of United States known for its beautiful coastline, very green interior, rainy climate and spectacular mountains.
Understand
Even though it is thought of as a green and rainy region, the Northwest includes many climatic zones. Certainly, the Pacific coast as well as the great valleys of Willamette and Puget Sound know a climate which is very humid and little sunny for eight months of the year; they are therefore to be visited during the summer, when the weather is normally very nice. In contrast, regions further from the ocean - and especially those beyond the Cascade Mountains - are very dry year round. In winter it often happens that mountain passes are closed due to snow.
As for them, the inhabitants of this region are numerous to work in the large computer companies (Microsoft, Intel ...) and aerospace (in particular Boeing). And thanks to its beautiful landscapes which are the dreams of lovers of the great outdoors, there are also the headquarters of a few companies dedicated to it: Nike, Eddie Bauer ...
Finally, let's not forget the terroir, which produces, among other things, enormous quantities of grapes, apples and other fruits, wheat ... not to mention forest products. Don't miss out on trying local produce like Oregon wines and beers produced in Portland and Seattle. Without forgetting Starbucks of course!
Regions (States)
Cities
There are hundreds of towns and cities in the Pacific Northwest; check the above statements for more complete listings. here is seven between them.
Other destinations
The Pacific Northwest is an outdoorsy place, and there are lots of places to camp and see in the Pacific Northwest. Here are the top few that you should check out.
- Mount saint helens: Volcano whose eruption in 1980 destroyed several thousand km2 of forests - and which is not yet extinct.
- Mount Rainier National Park: Extremely photogenic mountain, rising from near sea level to 14,410 feet (4 392 m).
- Olympic national park: Contains coastal temperate rainforest and heavily snow-capped mountains, with even a few glaciers.
- Crater Lake National Park: The deepest lake in North America, known for its azure blue color.
- Mount Hood: Ski course in August?
- Mount Baker: We ski the glacier there in July.
- San Juan Islands : Normally protected from the elements by the Olympic mountains, and therefore often sunnier than the whole region. Magnificent landscapes to explore by ferry, or even by kayak.
- Opal Creek: Located in central Oregon, this historic site offers an unforgettable tour of an old growth forest, as well as hikes, swimming, and unique accommodations.
To go
By plane
The international airports serving the region are:
- Seattle International Airport (SEA)
- Portland International Airport (PDX)
By train
As elsewhere in the United States, rail travel is not favored. However, there are long-distance Amtrak trains that connect Portland and Seattle with Chicago, as well as with Vancouver (Canada) and with California.
Circulate
To speak
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
To learn
Security
Health
When you go out into the wild, remember to take:
- insect repellent
- plenty of drinking water (water from rivers and lakes that looks pure and fresh, but it is rarely drinkable)
- a first aid kit
- cell phone - although service is poor in most rural areas
- waterproof clothing
In general, the nature of the Northwest brings little danger (e.g. poisonous snakes are only found east of the Cascade Mountains), but the forests are still home to some dangerous beasts (bears, coyotes ... ). So be vigilant and never leave food within reach of any wild animals.
