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This region has a few urban centers with a lot of breathtaking beaches, mountains and forests in between. Dee Browning / Shutterstock.com
Many people approaching retirement consider locations that are temperate, scenic and quiet for their golden years. Hence the allure of beach towns — and much of the Pacific Northwest has all of those qualities plus more. There aren’t many places in the U.S. where you can look out over the ocean and see mountains. The Pacific Northwest — or PNW — is also home to some of the nation’s lushest old…