I'm turning 60 this year so to celebrate the wife and I are going out to the west coast. We will be leaving from Minnesota. Maybe go through Colorado, never been there before. She wants to visit where here grandparents used to live and visit some long lost cousins. We only have two weeks so we don't have time to stop on the way. What is a good way to cross the mountains to end up in the south end of Oregon? We will be pulling a fifth wheel with a 3/4 ton 6.0 Chevy. Any must see spots? I want to take a couple of old train day trips.We are just in the planning stage. Late August to Labor Day. Dale
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Dune Country
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Sometimes the best part of a vacation is the planning (at least that's what the wife says).
Colorado to so. Oregon probably up to Salt Lake then 80 over to Reno them maybe north up through Susanville ,up to you. I used to drive part of that route in my younger days going coast to coast.
We have a RV park on the central Oregon coast, if you are in the area... although it is a busy time for us you never know.
We just spent a couple of days at Crater Lake which you will be kind of close to, worth a see if you can, need to leave the trailer below at a campground though, you climb a lot, '7000 getting up there. Going north, the redwoods are worth it, hwy 199 out of Grants Pass. Really it's up to you but it is really nice country out here, until the tusamni hits ;]
whatever you do enjoy your trip..
Colorado to so. Oregon probably up to Salt Lake then 80 over to Reno them maybe north up through Susanville ,up to you. I used to drive part of that route in my younger days going coast to coast.
We have a RV park on the central Oregon coast, if you are in the area... although it is a busy time for us you never know.
We just spent a couple of days at Crater Lake which you will be kind of close to, worth a see if you can, need to leave the trailer below at a campground though, you climb a lot, '7000 getting up there. Going north, the redwoods are worth it, hwy 199 out of Grants Pass. Really it's up to you but it is really nice country out here, until the tusamni hits ;]
whatever you do enjoy your trip..
Dune Country
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Sometimes the best part of a vacation is the planning (at least that's what the wife says).
Colorado to so. Oregon probably up to Salt Lake then 80 over to Reno them maybe north up through Susanville ,up to you. I used to drive part of that route in my younger days going coast to coast.
We have a RV park on the central Oregon coast, if you are in the area... although it is a busy time for us you never know.
We just spent a couple of days at Crater Lake which you will be kind of close to, worth a see if you can, need to leave the trailer below at a campground though, you climb a lot, '7000 getting up there. Going north, the redwoods are worth it, hwy 199 out of Grants Pass. Really it's up to you but it is really nice country out here, until the tusamni hits ;]
whatever you do enjoy your trip..
Colorado to so. Oregon probably up to Salt Lake then 80 over to Reno them maybe north up through Susanville ,up to you. I used to drive part of that route in my younger days going coast to coast.
We have a RV park on the central Oregon coast, if you are in the area... although it is a busy time for us you never know.
We just spent a couple of days at Crater Lake which you will be kind of close to, worth a see if you can, need to leave the trailer below at a campground though, you climb a lot, '7000 getting up there. Going north, the redwoods are worth it, hwy 199 out of Grants Pass. Really it's up to you but it is really nice country out here, until the tusamni hits ;]
whatever you do enjoy your trip..
Oregon and Washington are beautiful states to visit. The Oregon coast is nicer than the Washington coast. The Washington mountains are nicer than the Oregon mountains. The Columbia river gorge is spectacular in spots. Lots of great brewpubs in Portland if you're a beer enthusiast. Other than Portland brewpubs you're best off avoiding cities in either state as they are , like most cities, utterly without redeeming qualities.
Montana has some really nice scenery and if you find yourself in Seattle be sure to visit Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
I think it's Hwy 2 in Washington that is a national scenic route.
I went that way years ago to get from Toronto to Vancouver, Canada. Crossed over at Sault St Marie and went Hwy 2 (I think) to I94 (?), then I90 and up I5. Nice trip. Did Hwy 2 in Wa another time in an old RV annoying all the racing car drivers trying to get somewhere in a hurry.
I think it's Hwy 2 in Washington that is a national scenic route.
I went that way years ago to get from Toronto to Vancouver, Canada. Crossed over at Sault St Marie and went Hwy 2 (I think) to I94 (?), then I90 and up I5. Nice trip. Did Hwy 2 in Wa another time in an old RV annoying all the racing car drivers trying to get somewhere in a hurry.
Ultradog MN
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Sounds like a nice trip.
Go to Fort Clatsop on the Oregon coast.
That's where Lewis and Clark stayed for the winter on the journey of discovery.
Nice park and interpretive center there. I have been there several times and would go again.
They spent much of their time that winter boiling sea water and making salt.
They had run out on their way west and were so tired of eating wild game with no salt that they made a pile of it for the trip home.
Go to Fort Clatsop on the Oregon coast.
That's where Lewis and Clark stayed for the winter on the journey of discovery.
Nice park and interpretive center there. I have been there several times and would go again.
They spent much of their time that winter boiling sea water and making salt.
They had run out on their way west and were so tired of eating wild game with no salt that they made a pile of it for the trip home.
Dopp Creek
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So many great places to see; here are a couple options. Crater Lake in southern Oregon, cross McKenzie Pass (takes you from Bend to Eugene), go see Mt St Helens. Railroad trips- Eastern OR has the Sumpter Valley RR that goes through a historic gold mining area, Mt Hood RR is an hour outside of Portland and up in WA is the Mt Rainier Scenic RR. Go to the Oregon Coast, Astoria at the north end is active. Weather should be nice then. Beer and coffee are everywhere.
Blackhole49
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If you go to Colorado, try to go through Rocky Mountain National Park. If your in southern OR, dip down to the Redwoods in CA, you won't regret it. Second Crater Lake. Also, if in northern WA, Olympic National Park is worth the drive. Nice camping on Hood Canal near by.
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