Pacific Northwest
Seattle's broader area
The Pacific Northwest is a region of western North America along the Pacific coast, generally including Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, sometimes extending to Alaska, Idaho, or northern California depending on who's drawing the boundaries.
The region is associated with temperate rainforests, mountainous terrain, coffee culture, and tech industry: Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest.
Often abbreviated PNW.
Northwestern coastal estuary
- Columbia RiverMajor Pacific Northwest river
- orcasLarge predatory dolphins
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- crabbingPursuit of crabs
tidal · shoreline · kelp · estuary · seaport · fishing · maritime · lighthouse
Pacific Northwest metropolis
- PortlandMajor Oregon city
- VancouverMajor Canadian Pacific port
- TacomaPacific Northwest port city
- OlympiaWashington state's seat
Spokane · Bellingham · Emerald City · Space Needle · coffeehouses · microbreweries · food carts · tech industry
Pacific Northwest ecological region
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- totemsSpiritual clan symbols
- potlatchCeremonial wealth distribution gathering
- longhouseElongated communal dwelling structure
flannel · grunge · indie · artisanal · craft beer · farm-to-table · sustainability · counterculture
Sky fully veiled
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- rainWater dropping from clouds
- grayNeutral achromatic hue
- mildModerate in intensity
temperate · moderate · cool · damp · misty · fog · seasons · evergreen
Long-undisturbed forest
- Douglas-firConifer misnamed for another genus
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- fernsSpore-bearing vascular plants
moss · epiphytes · lichen · biodiversity · temperate · humid · precipitation · evergreen
Pacific Northwest mountain range
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- Mount RainierPacific Northwest stratovolcano
- Mount HoodDormant stratovolcano in Oregon
- Mount St. HelensActive Washington stratovolcano
volcanic · glaciers · alpine · summits · peaks · ridges · elevation · climbing
Puget Sound
Northwestern coastal estuary
- Columbia RiverMajor Pacific Northwest river
- orcasLarge predatory dolphins
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
crabbing · tidal · shoreline · kelp · estuary · seaport · fishing · maritime · lighthouse · mussels
Seattle
Pacific Northwest metropolis
Olympia · Spokane · Bellingham · Emerald City · Space Needle · coffeehouses · microbreweries · food carts · tech industry · light rail
Cascadia
Pacific Northwest ecological region
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- totemsSpiritual clan symbols
- potlatchCeremonial wealth distribution gathering
longhouse · flannel · grunge · indie · artisanal · craft beer · farm-to-table · sustainability · counterculture · outdoorsy
overcast
Sky fully veiled
mild · temperate · moderate · cool · damp · misty · fog · seasons · evergreen · lush
old-growth
Long-undisturbed forest
- Douglas-firConifer misnamed for another genus
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
ferns · moss · epiphytes · lichen · biodiversity · temperate · humid · precipitation · evergreen · banana slugs
Cascades
Pacific Northwest mountain range
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- Mount RainierPacific Northwest stratovolcano
- Mount HoodDormant stratovolcano in Oregon
Mount St. Helens · volcanic · glaciers · alpine · summits · peaks · ridges · elevation · climbing · hiking
- Cryptid LocationsLoch Ness, Lake Champlain, Kelly, Dover, Loveland
- cuisinesItalian cuisine, French cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Mexican cuisine
- North AmericaUSA, Canada, United States, California, Texas
- US geographystates, capitals, state boundaries, state lines, regions
- PacificRing of Fire, Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia
- American cuisineSouthern, Cajun, Creole, soul food, barbecue
Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Arid American expanse
Deep South · Sun Belt · Florida · Arizona · Texas
Pacific NorthwestSonoran Desert
Arid region, Arizona-Mexico
Mojave Desert · Death Valley · Phoenix · Las Vegas · Sahara
Pacific NorthwestBible Belt
Protestant-heavy U.S. territory
Deep South · Texas · Orange County · Midwest