This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from discovering the origins of Vancouver on an Indigenous-led Talking Totems Tours, to indulging in mouthfuls of mollusks on a shellfish farm in the San Juan Islands, and getting up close with gigantic gray whales on the open ocean of Tofino. Build a one-of-a-kind tripwith Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest travel guide: Our Experience guidebook formatis led by local expertswho provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests Insider scoopon the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalizing local food scene and photo-worthy views Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Seattle Connect with local traditions and trendsthrough fun insights from saving the Northwest's iconic fish, to examining the American story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and getting your outdoor adventure fix at the Deschutes River Practical informationon money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendarson where to go, when to traveland what to pack QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets Covers: Seattle, Northwest Washington & San Juan Islands, Washington Coast, The Washington Cascades, Washington Wine Country, Portland, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Coast, Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades, Vancouver, Weekend in Whistler, Take Off to Tofino Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everydaywith Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest .