DCA → PDX

National Mall & Potomac

Immediate views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol if departing on the River Visual.

Badlands National Park

The striking, eroded sedimentary layers of the South Dakota Badlands are visible during the mid-continental crossing.

Mount Hood

The absolute highlight of the trip; a massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that appears very close during the descent into Portland.

Columbia River Gorge

Breathtaking views of the steep basalt cliffs and waterfalls lining the southern edge of the Columbia River.

Downtown Portland

Excellent views of the Willamette River and the city skyline during the final approach to PDX.

The Pentagon

A clear aerial view of the world's largest office building and Arlington National Cemetery shortly after takeoff.

Lake Michigan

On more northerly routes, the vast blue expanse of the Great Lakes is visible near the Chicago flight corridor.

Mount Adams

The second-highest peak in Washington state, often visible standing prominently to the north of the flight path.

Mount St. Helens

Incredible views of the famous horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption as you enter the final descent.

Gifford Pinchot Forest

Dense, carpeted evergreen forests stretching across the southern Washington wilderness toward the horizon.