Need suggestions on trip to the PNW
I'm planning a long trip to the Pacific Northwest this summer and wanted your input. Please take a look at this trip and let me know if there are any great opportunities I'm obviously missing: PNW...
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I was through the area last summer.
First, a warning--The road to Mt St Helens is terrible. More so if you're towing.
Dozens of deep dips in the road that are 5-20 feet long. Appears the roadbed is sinking. They are almost impossible to see due to tree shadows along the road. I had to drive 20-25 to get through safely.
Redwoods is great. Lots of trails right off the road.
Mt Ranier Oshpakanosh campground is terrific. Try to get loop B 6-7-8. Right on the river.
North Cascades is remote and rugged.
Olympic is huge. The rain forest on the west side is really nice.
Craters of the Moon is a huge volcanic field. Nice campground in Arco,ID.
You missed Capital Reef in Utah. Great scenery and hiking. Park campground is fairly cheep. Wonderland campground in Torrey has the best shower room you will ever see on the road.
RVs cannot use the Going to the Sun Road. Take the shuttle. It's free and relaxing. Driving won't be.
Zion will be very hot and crowded by June. They have a campground with electricity.
Didn't see Bryce mentioned. Shouldn't miss it.
Dinosaur National Monument is interesting.
Little Bighorn Battlefield is well worth it. You'll be near both.
First, a warning--The road to Mt St Helens is terrible. More so if you're towing.
Dozens of deep dips in the road that are 5-20 feet long. Appears the roadbed is sinking. They are almost impossible to see due to tree shadows along the road. I had to drive 20-25 to get through safely.
Redwoods is great. Lots of trails right off the road.
Mt Ranier Oshpakanosh campground is terrific. Try to get loop B 6-7-8. Right on the river.
North Cascades is remote and rugged.
Olympic is huge. The rain forest on the west side is really nice.
Craters of the Moon is a huge volcanic field. Nice campground in Arco,ID.
You missed Capital Reef in Utah. Great scenery and hiking. Park campground is fairly cheep. Wonderland campground in Torrey has the best shower room you will ever see on the road.
RVs cannot use the Going to the Sun Road. Take the shuttle. It's free and relaxing. Driving won't be.
Zion will be very hot and crowded by June. They have a campground with electricity.
Didn't see Bryce mentioned. Shouldn't miss it.
Dinosaur National Monument is interesting.
Little Bighorn Battlefield is well worth it. You'll be near both.
