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Inside Passage (Alaska Passage)

Alaska, Canada, Geography of Alaska, Geography of the Pacific Coast, Maritime routes, North American coastal regions, Protected natural areas, Tourism in Alaska, U.S. Pacific Northwest / Alaska, Alaska Panhandle, Alaska Passage, Alexander Archipelago, Canada, cruise tourism, fjords, Glacier Bay, indigenous history, Inside Passage, marine transport, Pacific Northwest, Temperate Rainforest, Tongass National Forest

The Inside Passage, often informally called the “Alaska Passage,” is a coastal maritime route extending from the U.S. state of Washington, through British Columbia (Canada), and into southeastern Alaska. It consists of a protected network of fjords, channels, islands, and narrow waterways that allow ships to travel north–south while largely sheltered from the open Pacific […]

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Pacific Northwest

Bioregions of the World, Cross-Border Regions, Environmental Conservation, Geography of the Pacific Coast, Indigenous Cultures, Regions of North America, Temperate Rainforest / Alaska, British Columbia, Cascadia, Coast Salish, Columbia River, Fraser River, Haida, Idaho, Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest, North America, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, Portland, Seattle, Temperate Rainforest, Vancouver, Washington, Yukon

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is a geographic and cultural region of North America, situated along the Pacific Ocean in the continent’s northwest. It is internationally recognized for its rugged coastlines, temperate rainforests, mountain ranges, and rich Indigenous cultures. The PNW spans both the United States and Canada, creating a bi-national region with shared environmental systems,

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Oregon

Geography of Oregon, History of Oregon, Oregon, State Economies, Tourism in Oregon, U.S. Environmental Conservation, U.S. Pacific Northwest, United States of America, US States / Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake, Oregon, Oregon Trail, Outdoor Recreation, Pacific Northwest, Portland, Sustainable Development, Technology, Timber Industry, Willamette Valley

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, known for its diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and environmental conservation efforts. It features a mix of coastlines, mountains, forests, high deserts, and fertile valleys, making it ecologically and economically significant. Geography and Location 🌍 Climate 🌤️ History 📜 Demographics 👥 Economy 💼

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