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The Pacific Northwest is a diverse geographic region, dominated by several mountain ranges,
including the Coast Mountains, the Cascade Range, the Olympic Mountains, the Columbia Mountains
and the Rocky Mountains. The highest peak in the Pacific Northwest is Mt. Rainier, in the
Washington Cascades, at 14,410 feet. Immediately inland from the Cascade Range there is a broad
plateau, narrowing progressively northwards, and also getting higher. In the US this region,
semi-arid and often completely arid, is known as the Columbia Plateau, while in British Columbia
it is the Interior Plateau, also called the Fraser Plateau. The Columbia Plateau was the scene of
massive ice-age floods, as a consequence there are many coulees, canyons, and plateaus. The
Columbia River cuts a deep and wide gorge around the rim of the Columbia Plateau, and through the
Cascade Range on its way to the Pacific Ocean. After the Mississippi, more water flows through the
Columbia than any other river in the lower 48 states.
Washington:
Dayton, Washington -
Dayton invites you to experience for yourself the wonderful flavor of small-town life.
Seattle, Washington -
Seattle was founded in the 1850s and named after Chief Seattle, also known as Noah Sealth.
Spokane, Washington -
Near nature. Near perfect. It's more than a slogan in Spokane; it's reality.
Tri-Cities, Washington -
The Tri-Cities in the state of Washington are Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick.
Walla Walla, Washington -
The Walla Walla Valley was one of the first areas between the Rockies and Cascades to be permanently settled.
Yakima, Washington -
Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing
areas in the world, as well as a prime location for the production of hops.
Oregon:
Baker City, Oregon -
Baker City is a community steeped with tradition and history. Granted its city charter in 1870, Baker City was...
Bend, Oregon -
Bend was originally called Farewell Bend and received its name because it was at this place that travelers over...
Portland, Oregon -
In its early years, Portland existed in the shadow of Oregon City, the territorial capital twelve miles upstream...
Wallowa County, Oregon -
Wallowa County was established on February 11, 1887, out of the eastern portion of Union County.
Idaho:
Boise, Idaho -
Boise is a delightful blend of traditional and non-traditional sights and attractions.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho -
According to legend, the traders believed the local Indians to be sharp traders and called the lake...
Lewiston, Idaho -
The first people of European ancestry to visit the Lewiston area were members of an
expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in October 1805.
Sand Point, Idaho -
In August, 1888, twenty-nine year old author and civil servant Theodore Roosevelt,
visited Sandpoint on a caribou hunting trip in the Selkirk Mountains.
Montana:
Bozeman, Montana -
Bozeman’s economy is largely supported by agriculture but tourism and high tech industries are making...
Helena, Montana -
Cradled in the foothills of the Montana Rockies, surrounded by pristine forests, alive with history...
Kalispell, Montana -
Surrounded by towering mountains, pristine lakes, and fertile valleys, Kalispell is the regional trade...
Missoula, Montana -
Missoula is a vibrant community with great diversity providing many opportunities for new businesses...
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