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Washington state is the heart of the Pacific Northwest. With that title comes everything you'd hope for, from the lush, green Olympic Peninsula to the wild white peaks of the Cascade Mountains and the relaxed, kayaker-friendly San Juan Islands. Head east and you'll see another side of the state: aridly beautiful, with upscale wineries and cowboy-style breakfasts in equal measure, plus orchards, wheat fields and pioneer history.
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Maine's Marvelous Coastline: 10 Days in Acadia, Bath, Bethel, and Camden
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- 1Unwinding Scandinavian-style with saunas and cold plunges at a beloved Nordic spa
- 2Visiting a local oyster farm to taste fresh shellfish straight from the source
- 3Sailing Penobscot Bay as the sun sets on Camden Harbor
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Best Time to Visit
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