Mt Hood A symbol of the Pacifi c Northwest’s grandeur (Trip 16)

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST What’s the Pacifi c Northwest got that other regions don’t? Plenty. Start with hundreds of miles of coastline and throw in a stunning

natural landscape: thousands of years of geological events have dramatically shaped

this region, leaving behind snow-capped mountain ranges, rocky islands, hundreds of waterfalls, natural hot springs and one

particularly lovely gorge.

Because almost every drive in the Pacifi c Northwest is a scenic one, there’s no better

way to see it than by road trip. We’ve put together 33 of the very best routes and

listed all the great stops along the way, from historical sites to natural wonders to roadside

attractions.

You can cruise along the coast, explore volcanic remnants, sample regional wines, or

even travel in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. And if you’ve only got time for one trip, make

it one of our nine Classic Trips, which take you to the very best of the Pacifi c Northwest. Turn

the page for more.

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