Killer whale watching
Is excellent in the san juan islands from spring through fall.
Gray whale watching
Is good along the coast in spring and fall during their migration.
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Hiking and Backpacking are very popular throughout this region, especially in the Cascade mountains. The Pacific Crest Trail is a very long trail that starts in British Columbia, heads south through the Cascade mountains to California; other opportunities for hiking/backpacking can be found nearly everywhere.
Whitewater rafting
Is extremely popular on the many rivers, particularly the snake river.
Sea kayaking
As a sport began in the pacific northwest and there are thousands of miles of convoluted shoreline to explore, especially in the san juan islands and puget sound of washington.