Pacific Northwest suggestions needed
We are two couples in late fifties/early sixties planning an approximately 6-week trip for next mid-June and July from Maryland to Pacific Northwest. We have reservations for 4 nights in Yellowstone a...
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TyroneandGladys wrote:2gypsies wrote:
Traveling from Maryland I'm amazed that you can easily predict when you'll get to Yellowstone for making reservations! What about weather, roads, mechanical issues, illness? Good luck to you!
IMHO That is part of planning and hope for the best.
If you want to stay in some of the state parks that are ON the beach you need to be making reservations now and hope that there are any spots. Example Beachside State Park OR. is full for the 4 of July next year, yes one spot is ours, and for June 23 for two days only 7 electric sites left. California reservation for May of next year open December 1st.
Three years ago we wanted reservations in 5 California State Beaches the reservation window opened for all 5 on the same day and the same time. I was making reservations the very second they became available and by the time I got to the fifth park it was completely booked.
Yes, everyone travels differently. We've stayed in national parks (Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier and many others) without having any reservation. We've also secured spots in the Oregon coast state parks without reservations. There are ways to do this. We don't need hookups, we arrive early morning when folks are leaving, even in reservation-only campgrounds there are always cancellations and most importantly, not every site is reservable. We just never had problems but I can understand that some folks may not want to take the chance. Also, if a person is still working and has a limited time for their annual vacation then reservations are advisable. However, if you're retired or a full-timer and have flexible time, they're not required.
