Pittsburg State University Presents:Pacific Northwest & Californiafeaturing Washington, Oregon and CaliforniaDay 1: Arrive Portland, Oregon - Tour Begins Your scenic tour through the Pacific Northwest and California begins with a relaxing stay in Portland, North America's "Best Big City". Day 2: Portland - Mt. St. Helens - Portland Your morning tour of Portland includes two of its famous gardens, the spectacular International Rose Test Garden and the serene Japanese Gardens. Next, travel to the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center where you learn about the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens, as well as the history of the state park. (B, D) Day 3: Portland - Cascade Mountains - Portland Drive along the Mt. Hood route to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. It's a day of sightseeing you will never forget. Mt. Hood dominates the horizon as you leave the valley and enter the slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Your day will be highlighted by a tour of the magnificent Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, where a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger will guide you through the dam and provide an interpretive talk on its might, hydropower and history. (B, D) Day 4: Portland - Willamette Valley - Newport - Coos Bay Your scenic journey takes you through the promised land for many pioneers during the days of the Oregon Trail. The Willamette Valley contains some of the most fertile agricultural soils of Oregon and nurtures vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts and vineyards. Next, head to the coastal town of Newport for a brief stop before traveling along some of the country's most beautiful coastlines and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. (B, D) Day 5: Coos Bay - Bandon State Natural Area - Redwood National Park - Eureka, California Start your morning with a drive to Bandon State Natural Area. You will be amazed by the scenery along the scenic Beach Loop with sights such as the Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, known to many from the American Indian legend. Next, enjoy a cruise up the spectacular Rogue River taking you into Oregon's rugged wilderness for a chance to see bald eagles, cormorants, seals and blue heron. Continuing south, you enter the redwood country of California. Visit the famous Redwood National Park, home to some of the world's tallest trees. Inside the park you will see some of these trees that are close to 300 feet tall and understand why the sun seldom hits the ground! Tonight, arrive in Eureka for your overnight stay. (B, D) Day 6: Eureka - San Francisco Enjoy a delightful tour through the historic timber and fishing village of Eureka and behold the beautiful Victorian architecture of Old Town. Journey through more redwood forests, including the "Avenue of the Giants," a scenic highway loaded with towering redwoods. Next, drive over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and arrive in the "City by the Bay," San Francisco. Tonight, enjoy dinner on Pier 39 which offers exceptional views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge. (B, D) Day 7: San Francisco Discover this amazing city with a fascinating sightseeing tour that highlights the city's most popular landmarks. You will see the stunning Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Following this tour, the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore this fun-loving city on your own. Day 8: San Francisco - Tour Ends Today you will head home with many pleasant memories of your vacation in the rugged Pacific Northwest and the state of California. |
 
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