How about a trip to United States North West

When you think of the US, volcanos aren’t the first thing that springs to mind, but in the far Northwest, this is exactly what has physically, and to a lesser extent metaphorically, shaped this corner of the country. 2 mountains in particular dominate this region: Mount St Helens, chiefly for the history surrounding the cataclysmic eruption in 1980 and Mount Rainier, a vast and exceptionally photographic stratovolcano which can be seen for miles around, including as far away as Vancouver in neighbouring Canada. This mountain range is what separates the humid, wet, mild Pacific Coast, from the far drier, rugged interior of Washington State. 90% of the population here live on the ocean side of the mountains, including the largest city in the region, Seattle. A city with a justifiable reputation for being green, healthy, cosmopolitan and laid back, with a little bit of an arty feel to it. From the waterfront, to the markets, the Space Needle with its panoramic 360 views, plethora of coffee shops (home to Starbucks!) and access to some outstanding hiking and walking trails, this is a city with a vibrant, but yet easy-going way about it.
South of Washington State, you have Oregon, a state revered for it’s dense forests, jagged coastline, mountains and surprisingly arid interior, with fast flowing rivers and deep canyons, many of which flow through, or near to, the slightly quirky cities of Eugene and Portland. From a geographical perspective, getting active here is the reason many tourists visit this corner of the US and with scenery like this, it’s all too easy to see why. If you imagine films of families trekking and camping in the hills and forests of the US, this is the region in which many of those were filmed, with the occasional wildlife incursion to keep you on your toes. If you’re after glistening lakes and mountains to enjoy, Crater Lake, Wallowa Lake and Mount Hood are some of the finest examples in the US. Speaking of beauty, the State’s largest city, Portland, does a fairly good job at combining nature with man-made necessities like houses, roads and offices. A green and park-filled city, with a quiet but active way about it, this is a lovely, culturally-rich and artistically-pleasing city in which to base yourself while you explore the rest of this of this magnificent region!