The 1-year-old giant panda cub has drawn crowds and attention to the Smithsonian National Zoo. Giant panda cub Bao Bao licks the hand of zookeeper Marty Dearie during her weekly weigh-in at the Smithsonian National Zoo in May. Since the cub's birth on Aug. 23, 2013, the Washington D.C.-based exhibit has seen an uptick in visits â and the city a renewed sense of panda fandom.
Haystack Rock. The Rock is located near Cannon Beach on the North coast of Oregon, Haystack Rock is a unique monolith that attracts wildlife and tourists alike. Towering 235 feet over the beach, the Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year long.
Mount Hood Meadows. Mount Hood Meadows is one of the largest ski resorts in the U.S. state of Oregon and the largest ski resort near Mount Hood. It is located about 67 miles (108 km) east of Portland, and 35 miles (56 km) from Hood River along Oregon Route 35. It has both Alpine and Nordic ski areas and offers night skiing, lessons and equipment rentals.