You'd like western Washington & Oregon as well, Colin. And I agree with everyone who has posted about California. It has some amazing country. The redwoods in the northern part of the state are awe inspiring. Really drive's home Grace Slick's point that 'the human name doesn't mean sh*t to a tree'. The giant sequoias in the eastern part of the state are amazing as well. Someone already commented on the Big Sur coastline but I'll add to that praise by saying it's one of the most amazingly spectacular and beautiful places I have ever seen. Yosemite valley is also gorgeous. Plus you've got the cities of San Francisco in the north & Los Angeles in the south, both diverse and fascinating cultural centers, each in its own special way.
There is amazing country all over the northwestern part of the US. Parts of Wyoming & Montana are quite spectacular as well. The Grand Teton mountain range in northwest Wyoming is another one of the prettiest places I have been to. And you could spend days in Yellowstone National Park and still not be able to take it all in. Fascinating & beautiful country. Mark E in Seattle where it is snowing....AGAIN! . > > I am sure Californis is beautiful. I wouls probably like it further north.
