Visiting America’s Pacific Northwest

From Mount Shaska in northern California to the tip of Alaska, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Montana Rockies, the Pacific Northwest is a vast and beautifully scenic region on the North American continent. So named and regionalized for its woodsy topography and rugged, mountainous climate, the Pacific Northwest is a vacationer’s paradise replete with expansive tracks of forest, lakes and streams as well as numerous river basins and coastal beaches. First explored by Lewis and Clark in the early nineteenth century, the Pacific Northwest consists mainly of northern California, the states of Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington in the U.S.; and the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta in western Canada.

Interstate Highway 5 (I-5) connects a great portion of the region and is one of the longest paved roads in the world stretching from the bottom of California to the very tip of southern Alaska. The Pacific Northwest has over 4000 rural communities, towns, cities and suburban areas– almost all with modern, up-to-date communication, recreational and
vacation facilities to accommodate the worldly traveler. There are hundreds of small and major airports, private and public transportation providers, car & RV rental companies, government service agencies, local chambers of commerce, and both national and international organizations providing information, assistance and services throughout the vast region.

With a population under five million, the Pacific Northwest is home to thousands of shopping, entertainment, media, corporate and small business interests and has thousands of entry level, medium income and executive employment opportunities available year-round.

From the central coast of Oregon to the Alberta, Canada outback, there is prime real estate to be had in both rental and residential property. Besides providing an endless choice in temporary lodging for those traveling by car or RV, hundreds of real estate companies offer brochures and expansive listings as well as online shopping for those interested in expatriating to the outdoorsy region.

Major metropolises like Portland, Oregon; Seattle and Spokane, Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia (to name only a few) offer both low- and middle-income housing as well as moderate prices on professional real estate and commercial property. Leading-edge companies in real estate and other major industries own and operate businesses and provide complete services 365 days a year throughout the indigenous territory.

Famous for its beautiful seacoasts, mountainous and forest terrain, ample streams and lakes, laid-back lifestyle, healthy environment, low crime and sparcity of urban blight, the Pacific Northwest is an outdoor person’s dream come true! From elk hunting and trout fishing in Montana, wind surfing the Columbia River, scavenging for crabs along Lincoln Beach, kayaking the Snake River in Central Oregon to rock climbing the Cacades in Washington and Canada and horseback riding scenic trails in Idaho, the Pacific Northwest is open to tourism and trade all year long and hosts an almost infinite array of outdoor sporting and recreational activities for both vacationers and long-term residents alike.

Camping, backpacking, swimming, boating, wine-tasting, skiing, snow-boarding, surfing, and fishing and hunting are only some of the thrilling activities available to those who enjoy a more remote, active and less hurly-burly style of living. More than this, the Pacific Northwest is very tourist friendly, people oriented and generously accommodating to those visiting or relocating locally or from outside the United States and Canada.

With a stable economy, low cost living expenses, and high in quality, profit and income from products and services provided by local businesses and industries, the Pacific Northwest is considered a great place to live, raise a family and start a business compared to other provincial regions in the U.S. and Canada.

Nor do you need a ton of money or wallet of credit cards to visit the Pacific Northwest–be it a weekend excursion or an entire summer vacation. A love for the outdoors and a happy-go-lucky attitude for healthy, clean living and wide, open spaces are more than enough to make your stay–however long–one of the most memorable experiences you will ever enjoy.

SOURCES:
http://www.chinaberryhill.com/travel.html – Pacific Northwest Travel Planner: touring itineraries, travel info and key points for visiting & experiencing the Pacific Northwest

http://www.pnwjourneys.com/tips.html – Pacific Northwest Journeys: travil tips, tour info, travel packages & accommodations about visiting and enjoying the Pacific Northwest region

http://www.gonorthwest.com/Visitor/maps.htm – About the Pacific Northwest, Go Northwest! a site dedicated to providing extensive info, travel tips & assistance and maps of the Pacific Northwest region

http://www.vacationsbc.com/ – British Columbia Travel: everything you need to know about traveling and visiting Canada’s Pacific Northwest.