donn0128 wrote:
Can you reverse your plan? The coast is better viewed north to south. That way all the turn outs and sites are on your right.
Starting near Astoria, Ft Stevens state park is a good starting place. Lots of scenery, things to see and do. Further down the coast there is Beverley beach SP, but basically any of the state parks will offer great experiences. Be sure to firm up your plans and get reservations soon. It may already too late, but do it quick.
US97 in Central Oregon is a totally different experience. So plan accordingly.
Forget Portland, it is just another big city with lots and,lots of homeless living everywhere.
X1 on Portland!!! Portland is a nightmare driving in just a car with constant congestions and back ups. Towing a trailer around Portland would be a nightmare for me IMHO. I would park my RV in Sea Side Oregon near Hwy. 26 and the just in your truck to see Portland. Look at Circle Creek RV park, do not use any of the other RV parks in the area. State parks in Oregon can be a nightmare as far as reservations, especially during the summer months when all the kids are out of school.