Start in Portland, head out through the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, and stop at numerous waterfalls, including the famous Multnomah.
Drive to Astoria from either Portland or Seattle, then head south on the 101 with stops in Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Tillamook
This route picks up just south of the northern option in Newport. Spend some time at the beach before heading to the Siuslaw National Forest to hike.
Idaho isn’t always considered the Pacific Northwest, but this trip is so beautiful it needed to be included. Start in the Gem State’s capital, Boise, a small college town home to numerous bars and restaurants.
Start in the adorable college town of Eugene, explore the University of Oregon campus, and hike in the nearby Willamette National Forest.
Start in the Emerald City, where you can hit up Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the waterfront before jumping in the car and heading north.
This loop also starts in Seattle, but instead of taking a ferry to start, continue straight up I-5 to Deception Pass State Park and La Connor.
From Seattle, head directly to the North Cascades (only open from April/May through October) to hike and camp.