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RangerJay
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Mar 14, 2015

Oregon is on the Bucket List

Oregon has been on our Bucket List for more than a little while - we've been a bit hesitant to tick it off simply because of its fame - we have always worked really hard to be where other's aren't - and Oregon seems one heck of a popular place .... if you saw our "Vacation Map" you'd very quickly see that we've left the busy places of the continent till last ..... maybe not a smart thing but that is what it is ....

.... so .....

.... is a fall trip a doable way of avoiding the crowds? and the traffic?

Our typical fall trip has us leaving home in late August/early September and getting back home somewhere mid-October - this puts us in Oregon for up to a 3 week period beginning mid September.

Advice is really welcome.

Thanks,


Jay
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  • Lauren's avatar
    Lauren
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2015
    We learned from experience to be there from mid August til mid October. Been there 5 times and love it - 4 of them in that latter time frame; including last year.
  • bdpreece's avatar
    bdpreece
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2015
    Not only is a fall trip doable but you just might experience the best weather we get all year. Definitely do the Oregon coast; the winds will have stopped and the sun will still be shining. Just about as good as it gets. Just don't tell anyone because we really don't want too may tourists. OH and bring money!!!!!!!!
  • Murphsmom's avatar
    Murphsmom
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2015
    Months with an R are also the best crabbing months.

    We also like the late summer/fall. Better weather and fewer people.
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2015
    Oregon is popular, but not crowded. We will enjoy the coast all summer long without the feeling of too many people. And yes September is our favorite time there also.
  • Gooding__R's avatar
    Gooding__R
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2015
    We travel to Oregon about every 2 years and really love it there. I have found it to be fairly scarce of people at any given time.
  • RangerJay's avatar
    RangerJay
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2015
    Thanks for the quick responses and the encouragement - our interests are pretty much shoreline camping, national/state parks, scenic routes/vistas, history, local culture (dinner theatre, festivals), wildlife.

    Thanks,


    Jay
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Mar 14, 2015
    Summer does not officially start in western Oregon until July 5th, so September/October is a good time to visit. October in Central/eastern Oregon can get cold overnight. On the coast October can get wet. Come visit. Let us know some interests and Im sure we can come up with a good itiniary for you.
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    Tom_Barb
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    Mar 14, 2015
    downtheroad wrote:
    RangerJay wrote:
    ... this puts us in Oregon for up to a 3 week period beginning mid September.
    Advice is really welcome.

    Thanks,
    Jay

    Almost perfect...We love the Oregon Coast mid September and October. School is in, the heavy crowds are gone and the weather is usually great.

    Have a good trip.


    Same as the WA coast :)
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    downtheroad
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    Mar 14, 2015
    RangerJay wrote:
    ... this puts us in Oregon for up to a 3 week period beginning mid September.
    Advice is really welcome.

    Thanks,
    Jay

    Almost perfect...We love the Oregon Coast mid September and October. School is in, the heavy crowds are gone and the weather is usually great.

    Have a good trip.

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