PDX → DTW

Cascade Volcanos

Stunning views of Mount St. Helens' crater and the massive glaciated dome of Mount Adams shortly after departure.

Columbia River Gorge

A birds-eye view of the deep canyon and winding river marking the border between Washington and Oregon.

Bitterroot Range

Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Idaho and Montana wilderness during the first third of the flight.

Badlands National Park

Extensive views of the striped, eroded buttes and unique geological formations in South Dakota.

Twin Cities Skyline

Potential distant views of the Minneapolis and St. Paul urban centers as you cross the Mississippi River.

Lake Michigan Shoreline

The transition from the Wisconsin coastline into the vast blue expanse of the Great Lakes.

Mount Hood

An exceptionally close and majestic view of Oregon's highest peak as you climb out of Portland.

Eastern Oregon High Desert

The stark transition from lush green forests to the expansive basalt plateaus of the high desert.

Black Hills

The dark, forested rise of South Dakota's mountains appearing as an island in the plains.

Midwestern Patchwork

The mesmerizing geometric patterns of agricultural circles and squares across Nebraska and Iowa.

Southern Lake Michigan

Sweeping views of the lake's southern basin and the approach toward the Michigan coastline.

Detroit Metro Approach

Views of the Ann Arbor area and the sprawl of western Detroit suburbs during the descent into DTW.