I have done "Eastern Washington" Seattle and Mt. Rainier. Had the family in tow so not too much opportunity to hike around and do photo.

With the exception of Hawaii the locations I would qualify most of your suggestions as "Northern Temperate." Big green trees, stunning vistas, with local unique features.

Wildlife in Hawaii is certainly different from all other locations. Suggestion.... Rule in or out "Tropical" that would narrow the list either by a little or a lot.

RE: Grizzlies - just note the signs of their presence and activity.... scat (feces) containing baseball hats, chewed cans of bear spray...


By the way - I can be a part time sherpa (paid of course) if you need one.