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| Seattle, Washington, seen from Puget Sound. |
1-San Juan Islands has 172 islands and 300 miles of shoreline. The three main islands are Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island. Each island has a different feel due to it's topography. Wildlife found on or near the islands includes orca whales, bald eagles and harbor seals. It's a known tourist destination for sea kayaking.
Website: http://www.visitsanjuans.com/
2-Mount Ranier is the tallest mountain in the Pacific Northwest and the State of Washington at 14,411 feet. With it's last eruption being in 1854, this active volcano is located 54 miles south of Seattle. It also contains 26 glaciers. The mountain is known for its many great trails for a day hike.
Hiking: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/day-hiking-at-mount-rainier.htm
Website: http://visitrainier.com/
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| A deer eating leaves in the Hoh Rain Forest. |
3-Olympic National Park has the only natural rain forest in the continental U.S is the Hoh Rain Forest. The National Park also has beautiful views of the Pacific Coast.
Website: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-hoh.htm
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| The Pacific Coast seen from Olympic National Park. |
4-Pacific Coast-The Oregon and Washington coastline has some of the most beautiful seascape in North America.
5-Victoria, British Columbia, is known as the Garden City and boasts the mildest climate of Canada. The weather provides growth of many different flowers and plants throughout the year. A favorite to visit is the Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of flowers.
Gardens: http://www.butchartgardens.com/
Website: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
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