Help planning a Washington State/Oregon trip
Good afternoon- We are planning a 2 week trip to Washington State and Oregon in late June and early July, from Michigan. Because of the time frame and required drive time, we won't be camping, we're...
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As a native Oregonian & someone who retired out of WA after living there for 30 years, I have a different opinion: I would skip My Rainier. You see more from the highway than the Visitor Center. I would visit Mt St Helen’s instead . Definitely spend time on the Olympic Peninsula & visit Olympic National Park. Be sure to include the Hoh rain forest & add a trip to La Push if you can. Then proceed down the coast to Astoria for the Maritime Museum & the Astor column. Visit Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, visit Lincoln City for an additional beach, & return to the Willamette Valley. Then see Crater Lake if you like. I would suggest flying in & out of Portland if you want to visit Mt St Helens & Crater Lake. IMHO, Mt St Helens, the Hoh & La push give you the best quick overview of WA. Astoria & Cannon Beach give you some idea of the Oregon coast. If time were tight, I would spend more time on the Oregon Coast & skip Crater Lake. Have fun!
