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May 27, 2013

Northwest US

We are thinking of heading to Washington and Oregon (and Glacier NP) this summer coming from the Michigan.

As we are not very familiar with this part of the country, does anyone have must see's for this part of the country and things we should know for traveling in the NW?

Last year we did Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde etc. and are looking forward to the NW.

Second big trip with the motorhome..
  • Olympic Peninsula Loop Hwy. #101, the loop goes around the 1 million acre park, Pacific Ocean on the West Side, Straight of Juan DeFuca on the North side, Hood Canal on the East Side and tall timber and a view of Mt. Rainier on the South Side.
  • The Tetons
    Glacier NP
    we also went into Canada to Banff and Lake Louise. Well worth the time.
    Crater Lake
    Snake River Canyon
    If you haven't been, the Redwood Trees are a must if you have time.
  • Yep, "The Gorge" and "Crater Lake" are two worth the time... But, soo many good places in both states, hard to go wrong:)!

    Have fun, travel safe,
    Smitty
  • While in the Columbia River Gorge, you might stop at the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks, Oregon. RV parks, a great buffet style restaurant with lots of antiques (Char Burger) with large windows overlooking the river with a view of the bridge. One of my favorite spots in all weather. Parking sometimes difficult at Char Burger so I always plan to pass by on non-holidays.

    And of course you'd want to spend a few hours at Multnomah Falls. Hiking to the top of the falls is an adventure and not all that strenuous.
  • Levenworth WA - German & Christmas town
    Mt St Helen's - backside is unforested but has returned to a good state. WA12 & Hwy 131.
    Mt Rainier - Paradise or Sunrise. Lot of sites, lakes, hiking and natural plants
    Seattle - Pikes Market, Underground (Old Seattle), Space Needle, Scifi Museum
    Pacific Ocean
    Olympia National Forest - a rain forest
  • Columbia river gorge(Oregon side) Mt. St. Helens.Olympic Penninsula. Oregon coast.