Globe Trekker - Pacific Northwest, USA

The top northwest corner of mainland America is known as the Pacific Northwest and is made up of two states, Washington and Oregon. Its diverse and scenic landscapes provide a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts, whilst its cities are cultured and cutting edge. And, wherever you are, you'll never be far from a coffee shop. Traveler Sami Sabiti starts his journey in Seattle, sampling the markets and discovering the music scene. He then heads southwest via La Push to the logging town of Hoquiam for the annual loggers party. After hitching a ride to Astoria he heads across the Cascade range to the areas most beautiful volcano, Mount Hood. He then heads to the eco city of Portland before ending his journey with an uneasy climb to the snow-capped peak of the awesome Mount St Helens. Along the way... * Look down on the sights of Seattle from atop the Space Needle. * Cook a traditional salmon BBQ with the Native Americans in La Push. * Ride sand buggies across the Oregon Dunes. * Witness bare-back riding at the Pendleton Round Up. * Hear the amazing story of a survivor from the 1980's eruption of Mount St Helen's.