Nature and Wildlife - Western States (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Nature and Wildlife in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula, Mt. Rainier, Washington and The Cascades Northwest Washington and the Cascades is a region of contrasts. On the west there's the Pacific Ocean, while the Cascade Mountains are inland, meaning there are two different ecosystems that lend themselves to the contrasting the flora and fauna of the region. Nature and Wildlife in Portland, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley Don't miss these nature and wildlife activities in the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley region - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mt. Hood National Forest, Newberry Volcanic National Monument and Silver Falls State Park. Nature and Wildlife in Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach Top nature and wildlife activities in the Oregon Coast are Boardman State Park, Cape Meares State Park and Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge and Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Nature and Wildlife in Crater Lake, Mt. Shasta, Southern Cascades of California and Oregon Favorite nature and wildlife activities in the Southern Cascades are Crater Lake National Park, Lake Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument and Oregon Caves National Monument. Nature and Wildlife in the Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino to Eureka Top nature and wildlife activities in the Northern California Coast region are Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Patrick's Point State Park and Redwood State Park. Nature and Wildlife in San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast The flora of the central California coast is home to a diverse ecosystem that ranges from wet to dry. Along the coast, from Big Sur north, the majestic California redwoods grow naturally and in relative abundance. Nature and Wildlife in San Diego, Venice, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California Southern California is a large region and, as such, is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. The coastal area around Santa Barbara is home to many pine trees and cypress trees. Nature and Wildlife in Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Sequoia, in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains Top nature and wildlife activities in the Sierra Nevada region are Devils Postpile National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve, Mount Whitney, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park. Nature and Wildlife in Palm Springs, Death Valley and the California Desert Expect the unexpected - you may think that the landscapes of the California Desert harbor little wildlife, but, upon further review, you'll find that a wonderland of plant and animal life will spread out before your eyes. Nature and Wildlife in Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Nevada desert Across the lobby from the front desk of the Bellagio Hotel, there is an opening through which a glass ceiling rises up 50 feet. Here, visitors will find one of the most spectacular conservatories found anywhere in the world. Major Tourist Attractions in the Region Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Oregon Crater Lake National Park - Oregon Hearst Castle - San Simeon, California Yosemite National Park - California Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Nevada Lake Chelan National Recreation Area - Washington Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Three Rivers, California Olympic National Park - Washington Lake Shasta - California Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas, Nevada Joshua Tree National Park - California Mount Rainier National Park - Washington Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve - California Mount Whitney - California Death Valley National Park - California Crooked River National Grassland - Oregon Praire Creek Redwoods State Park - California Lassen Volcanic National Park - California North Cascades National Park - Washington Olympic National Forest - Washington Smith Rock State Park - Oregon Avenue of the Giants - California Point Reyes National Seashore - California Angeles National Forest - California Cleveland National Forest - California Los Padres National Forest - California Inyo National Forest - California Kings Canyon National Park - California Mt. Hood National Forest - Oregon Golden and Silver Falls State Park - Oregon Silver Falls State Park - Oregon Lava Beds National Monument - California Big Basin Redwoods State Park - California Montana de Oro State Park - California Mt. Diablo State Park - California Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - California Pinnacles National Monument - California Channel Islands National Park - California Tahoe National Forest - California Red Rock Canyon State Park - California