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03-15-2015, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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Richard...
Before I hijack the thread chatting about Porsches, I'm going to contradict myself. The Oregon Coast is *really* crowded in the summer. Reservations are essential and need to be made far in advance. That's when you stay on the east side of the Cascades.
Now on to Porsches. I tried the concours scene, enjoyed it, did OK, but my first love with Porsches is driving them. I restore them to a #1 level and then drive them back to #2. My favorite was a '67 Rally build that I raced at Portland International Raceway (fun track - no elevation changes) then showed in Carmel three weeks later. Information on Stubby here for those who are interested: Stubby | Audette Collection: The SWB 911 Light Resource
Now back to the thread about the nation's #1 state.
Cheers,
John
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03-15-2015, 06:49 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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Jay, the time period you want to visit is probably the best you can get. Oregon has a bit of everything, all within a one day drive. Our beaches are public, with lots of state parks. The Cascades are spectacular, as are the Wallowa mountains (Oregon Alps) in NE Oregon. SE Oregon is Great Basin country, with Steens Mountain being a must see. Crater Lake and Oregon Caves are wonderful. Lots to do, lots to see. Good food, beer and wine. Do be aware that in dry years, forest fires can be an issue, but then you just visit another area.
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03-15-2015, 09:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
sequim
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
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the coastal scene in the PNW should be approached with some planning in mind. the S OR coast, IMHO is the most accessible and beautiful. the N OR coast starts getting into strip mall towns and miles of stuff you really don't care to see, think Lincoln City N. the WA coastal hwy leaves the coast right after you cross the Columbia R. at Astoria and does not come back for many miles N. nothing much to see save run down towns and clear cut that was never reseeded. about L. Quinault, you start seeing the Pacific once again, thats about half way up the state.
if you are coming up from the S into OR, you might check your map for Jordan Valley a way out of the way spot that harbors the Basque Cafe and real chorizo. John Day fossil beds and a ton of other interesting spots all exist and are not crowded most any time of the year. the high lakes hwy W of Bend has wonderful camping, again depends on your trailer length, most all on some body of water. i could go on and on as i lived and worked in OR for 35 years and actively rode virtually every roadway in the state on my motorcycles, yes for real.
coming up the WA coast, i would be shooting for Klaloch state park and basing there for a couple of days. this would give you time to leave your trailer and head up the Hoh r. into the temperate rain forest that you have to see to believe. depending on your ability and the length of your trailer, you might attempt to drive out to the Makah reservation and walk on out to the furthest point W in the lower 48, Cape Flattery. but be advised, this is a VERY twisted road that follows the Strait of Juan de Fuca almost at water level for many miles. great new campground at Hobuck beach. if you make reservations make sure you ask for the NEW campground, yes right on the beach.
here again, so many places to visit and see in WA, i could go on and on. happy planning and feel free to ask questions either on this thread or via PM. we currently reside, way out of the way, in Sequim, WA, a destination in its own rights.
and for real, keep in mind that after Labor Day will still be busy at the best of the campgrounds. an example, only an hour from our front door is a another great state park, Ft. Flagler. we went over thinking of a couple of nights stay to sort the trailer on a Wednesday, the 2nd week of September last year. there are about 120 sites in the lower campground, we secured the only open spot! by that point in time, you could no longer reserve at state parks. so be advised, lots of folks have the same idea you have. in fact we run into many, many Canadians who come down just as you are coming this way. P.S. the state campgrounds are really hard to beat, but don't tell anyone.
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03-16-2015, 08:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
sequim
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
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i was remiss by not mentioning wine. if you enjoy visiting wineries, Walla Walla, WA and the tri cities of Richland, Pasco and Kenniwick, are worth your time. too many wineries and AVA's to elaborate on but this is the meca in the PNW that is challenging the CA vintners. often times, wonderful deals on case qualities directly from them are available, not to mention the estate bottled.
we have stayed at 'wine country RV' in Pasco, cheek to jowl place but close to way too many wineries to elaborate.
just another thought for your pondering.
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03-16-2015, 09:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Its on our list as well. Planning on visiting in August or September, have to go by Glacier and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary either on our way out or back, not sure which yet.
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03-16-2015, 04:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
Stanwood
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 42
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You will love Oregon, be sure and visit Astoria (the Maritime Museum, Fort Clatsop, Flavel House), Pacific City and Lincoln City, also see the Spruce Goose in McMinneville's air museum, great air museum in Tillamook also. Willamette Valley is great wine country, Oregon has wonderful State Parks. Bend and Sisters are great spots to visit in eastern Oregon. Have fun!
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03-16-2015, 04:54 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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YOU WILL LOVE IT. I'd post pictures, but I'm sure everyone is tired of my picture post whoring on this forum.
Anyhow, Smith Rock, The Gorge, Astoria (The Goonies), The Painted Hills, Mt. Hood, Ecola State Park, oh so beautiful. We spent 2 weeks there and put 2400 miles on our rental driving all over the state. Budget guy was blown away, but hey they gave us free miles, what they think people don't use that?
It's such a nice trip, it's deserving of all caps. GO TO OREGON YOU WILL LOVE IT
Sorry for not adding anything of real value to your thread. I just know we are going back. It was wonderful time. It was the trip last March that we realized we had to take our Airstream 'dream' and turn it into 'reality'.
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03-16-2015, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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If any of you DO make it out to OR this summer, be sure to drop by Hood River, in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge and say 'HI'. I'll be doing solar installations there from May 15 thru the end of Sept.
Tons of 'stuff' to see and do in the Gorge area. 7 different climate zones within 30 mile radius, ski/snowboard on Mt. Hood at Timberline Lodge, wine, great beer, kayaking, biking (both mountain and road) and of course, Hood River is the epicenter for wind sports on the Columbia River in all of North America.
Y'all come on out now.......ya hear!!!
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03-16-2015, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 819
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Holy Smoke ......
..... after 29 terrific posts I'm beginning to get a vague impression that there might be a fuzzy but statistically valid sentiment just starting to bubble to the surface here .....
..... like maybe Oregon just might be a good place to go see?
Looks like the Bambi might need a graphic for the trip ......
..... "OREGON OR BUST!"
Thanks! - one more time!
Jay
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03-16-2015, 06:39 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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Jay, just remember, it's always raining here. We don't tan, we rust. Native Oregonians have webbed feet. ;-)
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03-16-2015, 07:21 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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RIGHT! Why do you think that the U of O athletic teams are referred to as 'The Ducks' (quack!)
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03-16-2015, 10:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RangerJay
Holy Smoke ......
..... after 29 terrific posts I'm beginning to get a vague impression that there might be a fuzzy but statistically valid sentiment just starting to bubble to the surface here .....
..... like maybe Oregon just might be a good place to go see?
Looks like the Bambi might need a graphic for the trip ......
..... "OREGON OR BUST!"
Thanks! - one more time!
Jay
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Hi, Oregon is such a good place to see, that we moved hear last year.
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03-17-2015, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Yes, thanks for a very helpful thread. Chock full of details and good planning tips.
I'm both more interested in all there is to see and do there, and concerned about access to the popular coastal parks in peak summer season.
I may have to actually try to plan dates at certain places to make reservations.
This is tough for me when just roaming around exploring is more my style when checking out a new area.
Great input here, thanks! I'm excited about the PNW.
John, your Stubby is truly impressive. And set up to be very versital. I appreciate the story of racing one week then showing it successfully a few weeks later, well done. I may hit you up for some good driving road tips once in your area.
Cheers Richard
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03-17-2015, 12:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 27 FB International
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 78
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Yes it is doable, we did a lot of research on Oregon and Washington before we went, and we chose May because it's before school lets out and the rain is tapering off. After August the rain will become more frequent, but even with the rain it's not bad because it's more of a mist, can be constant, but you can still get out and do things.
Also depends on where in Oregon you go, Portland area is obviously going to be busier that the smaller towns. The coast line is the best, and if you want to visit the more touristy spots go during the weekdays. In May it wasn't bad at all. If you have time our favorite place is Olympic Forest in Washington. The rain forest is amazing. It where I could live forever and plan too, eventually.
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03-17-2015, 02:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Tigard
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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Oregon is much larger than most believe. Here are some statistics: Combine the square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania, RI, and Delaware and you would need another 3,000 square miles to reach the 98,000 square mile area of Oregon. Now if you take into account the population of just under 4 million and subtract the 2.3 million that live in the Portland Metro area, you have about 91,000 square miles with only 1.7 million people. That is the population of the Indianapolis metro area spread out over an area larger than Ohio & Pennsylvania combined. A lot of room to spread your elbows!
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03-17-2015, 03:13 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,253
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Lots of great advice here! My husband and I are always saying we need to spend time in our own states because there are touristy things we haven't done in OR and WA yet. We're always so eager to travel somewhere else!
You'll find OR (and WA) are kind of 'best kept secrets'. We try to scare you off with the rain, but it's actually very mild here. It is stunningly beautiful. The west side is green and the east side is brown, which has it's own beauty. There is room enough for everyone, though the most popular places might get a little crowded on a sunny weekend, I think our idea of crowded might differ from those in more populated areas!
Be sure to head North and visit Mt St Helens while you're here. It's worth the side trip.
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03-17-2015, 04:47 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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03-17-2015, 04:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' International
Fidalgo Island
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 98
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Exactly what I was thinking. Crowded is relative. I think back east is crowded even on its slowest day.
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03-17-2015, 05:12 PM
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Streamliner
2006 19' Safari SE
Santee
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldforester
Oregon is much larger than most believe. Here are some statistics: Combine the square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania, RI, and Delaware and you would need another 3,000 square miles to reach the 98,000 square mile area of Oregon. Now if you take into account the population of just under 4 million and subtract the 2.3 million that live in the Portland Metro area, you have about 91,000 square miles with only 1.7 million people. That is the population of the Indianapolis metro area spread out over an area larger than Ohio & Pennsylvania combined. A lot of room to spread your elbows!
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After reading this thread (informative-yes), I'm afraid things are about to change in Oregon. Instead of wagons heading west over the Oregon Trail, I see convoys of Airstreams making their way to a promise land. I love Oregon, and everything about it and I hope it never changes. More than that I hope that on my trip their again this fall I see only Airstreamers camping and the same beautiful uncluttered, uncrowded, campgrounds, beaches, lakes, forests and streams as my last visit👏. So shhhh don't be telling everyone... This is a special place. ✌️
Mark,
The path not taken is the one I take.
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03-17-2015, 05:19 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoldAdventure
Oregon
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And that's just a small selection from my IG feed.
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I recognize all of them except this one. Is that the Wallowas?
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