Northwest is fantastic for a ton of reasons - mountains, lakes that are safe to swim in and girls that aren't afraid to sleep in a tent. I will be back within 36 months :) (I have been saying that for 7+ years, but this time I really mean it!!)

And yes, the picture is at the bottom of a waterfall I jumped off before we rafted the Dechutes. We got pounded with snow today so I had to think summer...