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Upper Midwest Plains

Geometric agricultural patterns and small glacial lakes across Minnesota and South Dakota.

The Black Hills

Dark, forested slopes of western South Dakota rising sharply from the surrounding prairie.

Bighorn Mountains

High alpine ridges and deep canyons in north-central Wyoming visible shortly after crossing the plains.

Sawtooth Range

Jagged, tooth-like granite peaks in central Idaho that remain snow-capped well into summer.

Mount Hood

Oregon's highest peak, appearing as a massive, symmetrical stratovolcano just before landing.

Portland Skyline

If landing toward the west, view the downtown core and the Willamette River bridges.

Missouri River

The winding 'Big Muddy' snaking through the Great Plains of North Dakota and Montana.

Lake Coeur d'Alene

The stunning deep blue waters of northern Idaho surrounded by evergreen forests.

Columbia River Gorge

The massive canyon carving through the Cascade Mountains, marking the border between WA and OR.

Mount St. Helens

The distinct horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone from the 1980 eruption.

Mount Adams

The second-highest peak in Washington, often visible alongside Mt. St. Helens.

Mount Rainier

On very clear days, the massive silhouette of Rainier is visible in the distance to the north.