NW U.S./Alaska Travel: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Wyoming national parks, trails, coastlines, cruises, hikes, wines, B&Bs, adventure sports, music scene and more!

Known as one of the most grandly scenic regions of the U.S., the Northwest ranges from the wild shores of Washington, Oregon and Alaska to the wilderness of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Its 15 national parks include the rain forests of Washington’s Olympic, geysers in Wyoming’s Yellowstone, and glaciers in Montana’s Glacier and Alaska’s Kenai Fjords.

Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, offer everything from rose gardens and microbreweries to a vibrant open-air market and views of Mount Rainier from the space needle. Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing are a few Northwest activities. Whether whale watching or sampling world-class wines, luxuriating in a five-star hotel or going rustic in a yurt, discover what this unique region of the U.S. holds.

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Susan Lynne Hamilton

Nov 12, 2009

Best Bavarian Holiday Town in the Northwest USA

In: Washington State Travel

People of all ages enjoy winter activities in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington. Accessible by car, bus or train, holiday vacations include lodging and dining. more...

Nov 6, 2009

Wine Touring in Northwest Oregon, Northwest USA

In: Oregon Travel

Family-operated wineries near Newberg, Oregon, feature world-class, handcrafted wine. Stay in area hotels or B&Bs, dine out and travel by car to the wineries year-round. more...

Oct 30, 2009

Wine Touring in Southwest Idaho, Northwest USA