Northwest Travel Guide
From the rugged coastline of Oregon to the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, the Northwest offers something for every type of traveler. This region is known for its stunning natural beauty, including lush forests, pristine lakes, and dramatic cliffs. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore national parks like Olympic National Park in Washington or Glacier National Park in Montana, which offer opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The Northwest is also home to vibrant cities such as Seattle and Portland, which are known for their thriving arts scenes, unique culinary offerings, and rich cultural heritage.
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Alaska
State in the Western United States on the northwest extremity of North America is by far the largest U.S. state by area, comprising more total area than the next three largest states
Shoshone Falls
Idaho
State in the Pacific Northwest with the official state nickname of "Gem State", which references Idaho's natural beauty
Going to the Sun Road
Glacier National Park
Montana
State in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States is the fourth-largest state by area, the eighth-least populous state, and the third-least densely populated state where western half of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with more mountain ranges found throughout the state
Chetco Point
Oregon
State in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States and one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S., marked by volcanoes, abundant bodies of water, dense evergreen and mixed forests, as well as high deserts and semi-arid shrublands
Seattle
Washington
State in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States, named for George Washington, with the state's largest city Seattle, along Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean consisting of numerous islands, deep fjords, and bays carved out by glaciers and the remainder of the state consisting of deep temperate rainforests in the west and mountain ranges in the west, central, northeast, and far southeast
Wyoming
State in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States is the 10th largest state by area, it is also the least populous and least densely populated state in the contiguous United States