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07-02-2016, 07:52 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Oregon Bound
Excited about hitting the road for the Oregon coast, thanks to everyone that gave input in helping us plan our trip!
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07-02-2016, 07:15 PM
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ntsbltsrvits
2015 27' FB International
2016 30' International
Eagle
, Idaho
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 91
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Safe travels! I look forward to taking my trailer up there.
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07-03-2016, 12:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
2023 28' Flying Cloud
Monmouth
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 628
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Have a safe and awesome trip! I hope you find my fellow Oregonians accomidating. Don't forget you can't pump your own has, unfortunately.
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07-03-2016, 01:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
2023 28' Flying Cloud
Monmouth
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 628
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Going to Crater? Use the South Entrance it is much closer to the campground, which is awesome and will probably have walk up availability. The North brings you right over the rim. We went that way last year with out Overlander, but I prefer not to do it again.
Traveling from the coast to the valley, avoid Hwy 34 from Waldport to Corvallis. Instead use 128 from Florence to Eugene, Hwy 18 out of Lincoln City, Hwy 26 out of Sea Side to Portland, or go all the way to Astoria and use Hwy 30. If you do end up using Hwy 30, note that you can use I5 on the Washington side from Longview to Portland to save time.
There are a lot of steep roads, that access a whole lot of cool areas in the Blue Mountains between Pendleton and John Day. Speaking of one of my home towns, in John Day there is the Kam Wah Chang museums which is flat amazing.
Cabbage Hill is a monster between Pendleton and La Grand.
The easiest route to see the Gorge and then get to Central OR is Hwy 97.
The Portland Zoo is great. Timberline Lodge. I could ramble on and on about my state.
Lastly, if you go swimming, just note the water is cold, rivers, lakes, the ocean, it is all cold and there are always a handful of tragic swimming accidents this time of year.
Give me a call if you have any Questions. 503.508.3563
Mike
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07-03-2016, 03:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 25' Excella
Stanfield
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 317
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Have a great trip, if you need anything around Hermiston im here. Also take it easy coming down cabbage theres a couple sharp turns midway down.
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07-03-2016, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I will be tracking this thread as we are headed to Oregon in the fall. Looking at taking Hwy 26 west.
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07-03-2016, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
2023 28' Flying Cloud
Monmouth
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 628
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Sorry I goofed. It is 126 from Florence to Eugene. also both 99W and 99E are slower routes than I5 l, but much more pleasant--as long as you are not stuck in Dundee traffic.
Mike
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07-03-2016, 12:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thiss
Have a safe and awesome trip! I hope you find my fellow Oregonians accomidating. Don't forget you can't pump your own has, unfortunately.
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Thanks Mike, and thanks for the reminder on pumping gas!
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07-03-2016, 12:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thiss
Going to Crater? Use the South Entrance it is much closer to the campground, which is awesome and will probably have walk up availability. The North brings you right over the rim. We went that way last year with out Overlander, but I prefer not to do it again.
Traveling from the coast to the valley, avoid Hwy 34 from Waldport to Corvallis. Instead use 128 from Florence to Eugene, Hwy 18 out of Lincoln City, Hwy 26 out of Sea Side to Portland, or go all the way to Astoria and use Hwy 30. If you do end up using Hwy 30, note that you can use I5 on the Washington side from Longview to Portland to save time.
There are a lot of steep roads, that access a whole lot of cool areas in the Blue Mountains between Pendleton and John Day. Speaking of one of my home towns, in John Day there is the Kam Wah Chang museums which is flat amazing.
Cabbage Hill is a monster between Pendleton and La Grand.
The easiest route to see the Gorge and then get to Central OR is Hwy 97.
The Portland Zoo is great. Timberline Lodge. I could ramble on and on about my state.
Lastly, if you go swimming, just note the water is cold, rivers, lakes, the ocean, it is all cold and there are always a handful of tragic swimming accidents this time of year.
Give me a call if you have any Questions. 503.508.3563
Mike
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Awesome information, thanks!
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07-03-2016, 12:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpletKay06
Have a great trip, if you need anything around Hermiston im here. Also take it easy coming down cabbage theres a couple sharp turns midway down.
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Thanks and thanks for the heads up on Cabbage Hill!
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07-03-2016, 12:39 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowbell
Safe travels! I look forward to taking my trailer up there.
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Thanks!
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07-03-2016, 12:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TG Twinkie
I will be tracking this thread as we are headed to Oregon in the fall. Looking at taking Hwy 26 west.
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I hope you have a great trip!
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07-03-2016, 02:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Saint Robert
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 52
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Have an awesome trip.
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07-03-2016, 04:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Amity
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thiss
Sorry I goofed. It is 126 from Florence to Eugene. also both 99W and 99E are slower routes than I5 l, but much more pleasant--as long as you are not stuck in Dundee traffic.
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Go through Dundee anyway, and stop! It is one of the best wine tasting destinations on the west coast.
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07-03-2016, 09:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
2023 28' Flying Cloud
Monmouth
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 628
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OregonVista
Go through Dundee anyway, and stop! It is one of the best wine tasting destinations on the west coast.
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Dundee is great. So too is its big sister Newberg. If you are anywhere close to Independence tomorrow, we have the best fireworks
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07-05-2016, 10:09 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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First night on the road, Camp A Way campground in Lincoln, Nebraska was home.
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07-05-2016, 11:24 AM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,156
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Will be following your tracks in the Fall so keep us apprised of the good & the bad
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2015 Airstream International Serenity 27FB
2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel
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07-06-2016, 03:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 30' Classic
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Jonesboro
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 491
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Spent today crossing Wyoming, beautiful country!
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07-11-2016, 07:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
2023 28' Flying Cloud
Monmouth
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 628
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Where did you land at the beach?
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07-11-2016, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Please do yourself a big favor and do NOT stay in the Sea and Sand RV Park in Depoe Bay. They're running an organized scam (in my humble opinion, of course) which involves picking on certain people and then scaring slash intimidating them into leaving early - and of course, no refunds.
The park manager and Steve the "maintenance man" slash enforcer are the major actors. The park is now owned by a trust, so these folks are getting away with it.
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