The Pacific Northwest

Oregon and Washington are home to huge aerospace-manufacturing and computer-related industries. Both states have many sports and recreation industries and border an ocean with high hills and mountains nearby.

Oregon

Rugged in scenery, Oregon offers abundant forests, fishing, white-water rafting, skiing, hiking and camping. You can bicycle near the beautiful coastline or visit historic sites. The natural beauty of this state includes Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Some of Mother Nature’s finest elements provide a vast and ever-changing pallet of painted hills and beautiful sunsets. The cities of Portland, Eugene and Astoria have everything that an urban lifestyle has to offer: historic old towns, galleries and museums, shopping centers and wonderful theatres. Oregon is a dramatic land of many changes.

Washington

Washington is considered the “Jewel of the Northwest,” with something for everyone to enjoy. The city of Seattle is thoroughly modern and cutting-edge, yet the great outdoors is easily accessible in this beautiful city. You can go fishing, hiking or kayaking, or you can explore the national parks, rain forests, beaches, rivers, islands, cascades, gorges and glaciers. One of the wildlife attractions in this state is the American Eagle. This high-flying big bird can often be seen on a clear day, soaring through the wide open spaces.

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