Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and the Columbia Gorge		2012 DEPARTURES 8/5-8/10, 9/9-9/14 Click on a date to reserve your space
Trip Length	6 days/5 nights
Group Size	4-16
Arrive/Depart	Seattle, Washington/Portland, Oregon
Price	From $2,395 to $2,795
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Trip Motif National Parks Northwest Ramble : Journey Highlights

Explore the dazzling Pacific Northwest on this rich, unhurried journey. You have plenty of time to hike at both Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens while your guide explains how the earth shapes (and reshapes) itself. And volcanoes haven’t been the only force at work, as you’ll see traveling up the spectacular Columbia Gorge, carved through the Cascade Mountains by the mighty Columbia River. With cliffs rising up to 4,000 feet, the 80-mile-long gorge has a remarkable concentration of waterfalls and offers unique hiking opportunities. Fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest on this wonderful Off the Beaten Path journey.

• Knowledgeable naturalist guides: Get the inside story on geology, wildlife, history, and past cultures from your top-notch guides.
• Walking and hiking: Your hikes take you through a variety of settings and are wonderfully satisfying without being strenuous.
• Fresh Northwest: Northwest cuisine is famous for its regional wines, fresh seafood, and local fruits and vegetables.
• Volcanoes: Mts. Rainier and St. Helens lie on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a chain of 452 volcanoes that arcs around the Pacific Ocean.

The unique geography of the northwest presents an ever-changing view and endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. —Barbara Mall, OBP Travel advisor