15 days in Pacific Northwest Itinerary

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Mount Rainier National Park
— 2 nights
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Hood River
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bend
— 2 nights
Drive
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Woodburn
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cannon Beach
— 2 nights
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Olympic National Park
— 2 nights
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Seattle
— 2 nights
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Mount Rainier National Park — 2 nights

The star attraction of Mt.
On the 10th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Paradise Loop and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier. Here are some ideas for day two: take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs, explore the activities along Reflection Lakes, then hike along Skyline Trail, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Narada Falls.

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Saint Louis to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Saint Louis to Mount Rainier National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Saint Louis in January, with highs in Mount Rainier National Park at 47°F and lows at 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Hood River.
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Hood River — 2 nights

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. On the 13th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mt. Hood National Forest, get impressive views of Mount Hood, then hike along Mirror Lake Trail, and finally explore the activities along Trillium Lake. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, then explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge.

To see more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Hood River online trip maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Rainier National Park to Hood River. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in January: highs in Hood River hover around 38°F, while lows dip to 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Bend.
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Bend — 2 nights

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.
On the 15th (Sun), see Off-Road Tours, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then admire the sheer force of Tumalo Falls, and finally head outdoors with RiverStone Adventures. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, delve into the lush surroundings at Deschutes National Forest, then hike along Maston Trailhead Site, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Smith Rock State Park.

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Traveling by flight from Hood River to Bend takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Hood River in January, plan for little chillier nights in Bend, with lows around 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Woodburn.
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Woodburn — 2 nights

Woodburn is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): indulge your senses at Cellar Door Wine Tours, then do a tasting at Winter's Hill Estate, and then immerse yourself in nature at Silver Falls State Park. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church, then examine the collection at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, then get a taste of local nightlife at Sokol Blosser Tasting Room & Winery, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Woodburn Premium Outlets.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Woodburn travel route site.

You can drive from Bend to Woodburn in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Woodburn when traveling from Bend in January, with lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cannon Beach.
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Cannon Beach — 2 nights

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. On the 19th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park, admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park, then kick back and relax at Haystack Rock, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Nehalem Bay State Park, then kick back and relax at Manzanita Beach, then admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, and finally stop by Cloud and Leaf Bookstore.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Woodburn to Cannon Beach in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. January in Cannon Beach sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 38°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 2 nights

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.
On the 21st (Sat), explore the activities along Lake Crescent, take a memorable drive along Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive, then trek along Second Beach Trail, and finally delve into the lush surroundings at Olympic National Park. Keep things going the next day: take in the natural beauty of Sol Duc Hot Springs, then trek along Sol Duc Falls, and then cruise along Hurricane Ridge.

To find reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Olympic National Park trip planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park. In January, daily temperatures in Olympic National Park can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights

Emerald City

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Seattle vacation maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Seattle. January in Seattle sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 38°F at night. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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