The nation’s tallest mountains and deepest gorge, sub-zero ice fields, steamy tropical rainforests, remote islands and must-see cities await you in the Pacific states. The vast Pacific Region begins in Alaska’s snowy north, runs down the Pacific coast along Washington, Oregon and California, then sets sail for Hawaii. It also includes the remote islands of Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas.
California is a land of incredible sights and unparalleled diversity, from the sunny beaches covering most of the 1,264-mile coastline, rugged coastline, forests filled with the largest trees in the world, best museums preserving priceless cultural artifacts, brand-name shopping (and celebrity watching) in Beverly Hills and iconic landmarks of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Stunning 4.1 million National Parks acres such as Yosemite and other natural wonders showcase California’s true natural beauty. Getting from point A to point B in California can be a vacation on its own, including Highway 1 along the Central Coast, Highway 395 in the eastern Sierra, historic Route 66, the Feather River Highway, and the state’s newest scenic byway - Trinity Scenic Byway, State Highway 299 between Redding and Arcata. All of California’s 12 regions offer something unique. From the redwoods of the North Coast, the endless recreation of the Shasta Cascade, the history-steeped Gold Coast, the eclectic Bay Area, the pristine mountains of the High Sierra, the fine foods of the Central Valley, the breathtaking vistas of the Deserts, the fresh and fun Central Coast, the bustle of Los Angeles, the technological wonders of the Inland Empire, the family friendly shores of Orange County and the amazing attractions of San Diego, there’s enough California for every vacationer.
The six unique islands of Hawaii offer distinct vacation experiences that will entice any traveller. Kauai : cascading waterfalls, unforgettable cliffs, canyons, beaches, and bays. Oahu : feast at a luau under the stars one night, dine at a five-star restaurant another, sunbathe all day on the North Shore then dance all night in Waikiki. There’s no shortage of things to do on Oahu. Molokai:serene seascapes, unspoiled coastlines, untamed wilderness. Lanai: here you’ll discover an idyllic romantic setting with the privacy you can only find on “Hawaii’s Most Enticing Island”. Maui : from the summit of Haleakala Crater to the shore of Big Beach in Makena, Maui has a breadth of exhilarating activities for every visitor. Hawaii’s Big Island : eleven different climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to arid deserts, black sand beaches to snow-capped mountaintops.
Washington State is called the Pacific Northwest and its nickname is the “Evergreen State”, because of its lush forests. Experience one of the greenest, wettest places on earth, the Washington rainforest, with 300-foot tall trees. Washington also has museums, concert halls, tribal centres, galleries and over 20 National Wildlife Refuges and Marine Sanctuaries protect our plants and animals. Do you want to see whales in the wild? From May to October, orca whales are spotted near the San Juan Islands.
In Oregon romantic towns welcome vacationers with quaint antique shops, art galleries and covered bridges.
To explore Oregon, Portland, its largest city, is a good starting point. Vacationers will find a vibrant nightlife, great restaurants and museums and world-class gardens and parks. For a unique experience, take a trip to Eastern Oregon where the true “wild west” is still alive and visitors can follow the desert ground tracks that the ox-drawn wagons of the first settlers of the famous Oregon Trail left behind over 150 years ago. Crater Lake in the South amazes vacationers with its depth. Over thousands of years this volcanic crater has been filled with rainwater, creating the deepest lake in America.
Alaska is America’s largest state : one-fifth the size of the United States. Alaska boasts attractions like Denali - North America’s highest mountain, Wrangell-St. Elias - the largest National Park, and more active glaciers and ice fields than in the rest of the inhabited world. From the breathtaking vistas of the highest peak in the nation to the ice caves of the mysterious and spectacular Glacier Bay, Alaska has something for everyone: it is a place that lures visitors with its natural wonders.
Pacific Region has a little slice of heaven for every audience - and something every visitor will love. The experiences are personal, the memories unforgettable.
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