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How a region makes a comeback. (Pacific northwest a region rebounds).(Brief Article)
Ten years ago, the Pacific Northwest region of the United States was in trouble. About one out of eight people was jobless. Many people moved away. But the states of Washington and Oregon have made a comeback and are thriving.
The growth of the Pacific Northwest is based partly on the migration, or movement, of people to the region. Many of the new people came from California. They were attracted by clean air, clear streams, and unspoiled forests. I
Forests blanket much of the region. For years, the main industry was logging. In the 1980s, the automation of lodging and lowers demand for lumber forced many loggers out of work. Some companies in the region began making new products that would be in demand. Some companies--including Nike--make products that are sold worldwide. Many companies in ...
- From cities to rain forests: Pacific Northwest Tours lets visitors enjoy all...
- Magazine article from: Travel Agent Medina, Kerry June 9, 2003 700+ words
...Premier Alaska Tours (PAT), founded Pacific Northwest Tours in March on the basis of client...Inside Passage programs. Like PAT, Pacific Northwest Tours also offers longer land programs...As a receptive tour operator, Pacific Northwest Tours quotes travel agents net rates...
- RAIN FORESTS OF NORTHWEST HELP TEMPER OUR CLIMATE.(MAIN)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) June 29, 1996 700+ words
...This letter via e-mail The temperate rain forests of the Pacific Northwest contain some of the oldest and tallest...as much plant matter as the tropical rain forests. The temperate rain forests play a vital role in regulating climate...
- The Rain Forests of Home: Profile of a North American Bioregion.(Review)
- Magazine article from: The Geographical Review Deur, Douglas January 1, 1998 700+ words
...480-4. The "Pacific Northwest," as it is conventionally...region's temperate rain forests. Contained within...band of temperate rain forests represents a more...region than does the "Pacific Northwest" through which it...
- It's not all rain forest.(Pacific Northwest region of the United States)(Brief...
- Geography Connections: People from States & Nations, a Weekly Reader publication January 1, 1993 700+ words
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its rain, forests, and mountains. But this region of the United States has a variety of climates and land formations. Much of the southeastern...
- Travel PSA: photograph Pacific Northwest July 8-29, 1996.(photographic tour...
- Magazine article from: PSA Journal Lyon, Donald May 1, 1996 700+ words
...focuses on majestic mountains, emerald rain forests, and dramatic rocky seacoasts. July...then you'll sign up quick! PSA Pacific Northwest is priced at $3822 excluding airfare...quick photographic stroll through the Pacific Northwest. We shoot the Seattle skyline at...
- Pacific Northwest an excellent place for green vacations;...
- Newspaper article from: The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) July 4, 2009 700+ words
...most enjoyable vacations can be taken without leaving the Pacific Northwest. Since more of us will take vacations closer to home this...stars, you live in the right place. From ocean beaches to rain forests to mountains to the desert, the Northwest offers some of...
- Looking for seafood paradise? Head for Pacific Northwest
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Jane Stern; Michael Stern September 10, 1987 700+ words
...want to go. It has broad beaches, with slate-colored sand strewn with bleached-white cedar logs. It has moss-draped rain forests, spectacular rock formations (at Ruby Beach in particular), and some fascinating places to stay and eat along Highway...
- Saving rain forests.(Brief Article)
- Using Maps in the World, a Weekly Reader publication January 1, 1993 700+ words
...Tiensuu, 12, learned that tropical rain forests are a vital part of Earth's...environment. Like all trees, those in rain forests take in carbon dioxide and give...oxygen in order to live. Tropical rain forests have a greater variety of plant...
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