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 and 5 nights at St. Mary's KOA near Glacier NP, and then are heading to Washington State. We want to see North Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Mt. Rainier NP, the wine country, and Mt. Hood. We enjoy day hikes, sightseeing, listening to music (Americana, bluegrass, country, rock), visiting wineries, four-wheeling, and seeing and experiencing things (natural/manmade/historic) unique to a given area. We would greatly appreciate information and advice concerning routes to take from Glacier NP onward, and the most efficient way to see everything. We are towing 35-ft fifth wheels. Also appreciated would be recommendations for campgrounds (hookups preferred, but not required), must-sees for each area, and length of time to allocate for each park. Also, suggestions and advice for other must-see places in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Canada, and any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any help you can give us.

Wine Country in Washington State is centered along I-82 between Kennewick and Yakima. With a side-extension along US-12 to WallaWalla. Well over 100 wineries, lots of tasting rooms, etc. Try this for a starter:http://www.winesnw.com/col.htmlCampgrounds in the area are not very scenic, just places to stay. And keep in mind that in July the temperatures will exceed 100 at times.

http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/oregon_washington_main/Oregon/Portland_Area/Portland_Area.htmThis might be some help

I envy you the trip, but sadly, I don't know if six weeks is long enough. I would think more like six years. Did I mention I love the northwest? Don't miss the rain forests of the Olympic peninsula. Nowhere else like it. Oregon coast, Columbia river valley, Snake River country in Idaho. Just so many unique places. Even downtown Seattle, with Pike Place Market, is worth a side trip. Have fun, be safe and take lots of pictures!

Wine Country RVPark in Prosser, WA was a great stay for us in July.Check it out.If you are planning on visiting the Seattle area we stayed at Gig Harbor RV Resort and was a perfect location for visiting the many things to see including taking the ferry to Seattle.Our Trip Entry.Hope this helps and safe travels.

6 weeks is probably not enough time for visiting us. 101 along the Pacific can take that long. Not to mention central/eastern Oregon. SW of Portland is another wine country worth exploring. If your bringing off road toys be aware you will need permits for off roading places like the dunes on the coast.

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donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 03, 2015
6 weeks is probably not enough time for visiting us. 101 along the Pacific can take that long. Not to mention central/eastern Oregon. SW of Portland is another wine country worth exploring. If your bringing off road toys be aware you will need permits for off roading places like the dunes on the coast.
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
Wine Country RVPark in Prosser, WA was a great stay for us in July.

Check it out.

If you are planning on visiting the Seattle area we stayed at Gig Harbor RV Resort and was a perfect location for visiting the many things to see including taking the ferry to Seattle.

Our Trip Entry.

Hope this helps and safe travels.
oldtrojan66
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
I envy you the trip, but sadly, I don't know if six weeks is long enough. I would think more like six years. Did I mention I love the northwest? Don't miss the rain forests of the Olympic peninsula. Nowhere else like it. Oregon coast, Columbia river valley, Snake River country in Idaho. Just so many unique places. Even downtown Seattle, with Pike Place Market, is worth a side trip. Have fun, be safe and take lots of pictures!
Cottontop
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
http://www.freeguidetonwcamping.com/oregon_washington_main/Oregon/Portland_Area/Portland_Area.htm
This might be some help
obgraham
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
Wine Country in Washington State is centered along I-82 between Kennewick and Yakima. With a side-extension along US-12 to WallaWalla. Well over 100 wineries, lots of tasting rooms, etc. Try this for a starter:

http://www.winesnw.com/col.html

Campgrounds in the area are not very scenic, just places to stay. And keep in mind that in July the temperatures will exceed 100 at times.

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