We live in Florida and have made 4 trips out west, but we have not been to Oregon or Washington. Can you folks steer us to the best places out there to visit, considering that we favor wildlife and scenery. We've been to all the major things in Montana, The Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and wondering if Oregon and Washington would be worth going the extra distance.Traveling in a 32 foot fiver so we will be limited to rv parks with big enough spaces.ThanksCarol & Tom

Not sure where to start! There are so many destinations and so much to see! Enjoy your trip!

there is a lotto see in Oregon. I have lived here 75 years and still haven't seen everything yet

Im with old guy. Oregon has three totally different regions with totally different climates. Coast, best to visit late August to mid October. Valley, anytime after July 5th. Centeral and Eastern Oregon, all summer. Being high desert regions it can get pretty hot in late July and August. Valley is mostly farm lands, but is a quick trip to the coast or mountains. There is still lots to see and do. Central has caving, lava flows, cinder cones, and fewer people. We have places like Crater Lake, Oregon Caves, historic Jacksonville, great logging museum, funky dining. We camp host during the summer for the state park system, and can tell you you will enjoy your visit to our wonderful diverse state. Just be prepared to make reservstions ahead of time. The state parks fill up early. Let us know your time frame and length of time you can give us. Will be glad to offer some suggestions on sites and places.

Crater Lake is a favorite of mine but the coast in general is beautiful. Crossing the Columbia at Astoria...scares some such as the DW but I love it!

Here is a start for the coast;Visit OregonI you have about a week, give me your phone number and we'll talk.

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badsix
Explorer
Dec 26, 2017
J herb wrote:
Route 66 Traveler wrote:
My only complaint about visiting Oregon is that you are not allowed to pump your own fuel at gas stations. The attendants aren't the brightest bulbs in the string and they could care less about your vehicle. I have had them overfill my tank many times with gas running down the side of my truck, gotten yelled at because I opened the fuel door, had them pump the higher cost premium fuel claiming that's what I requested, and the list goes on. It's a stupid law you have to deal with in Oregon...hate it!

Their gun laws are another problem, but that's another story. They do have nice scenery......

I have lived in Oregon since 1965 and never had any problems at the gas station that you have and we can carry our guns open and loaded with out a permit and I have ccw license ! what more do you want!!

You can go to Ca. and pump your own gas and pay more and you have to lock up your gun while driving in Ca. and pay more to camp.

I also have bought gas here in Oregon for over 50 years and never had any issues like that. also when you buy gas here on the coast in the winter during a rain storm when the rain and hail is blowing 30 - 40 mph sideways you really appreciate the pump jockeys they do a great job.
Jay D.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Dec 26, 2017
The Columbia River Maritime Museum. Actually it is more of a USCG museum than Columbia River. Very interesting place for any boater.
FirstTracks
Explorer
Dec 27, 2017
camperkilgore wrote:
We live in Florida and have made 4 trips out west, but we have not been to Oregon or Washington.

Can you folks steer us to the best places out there to visit, considering that we favor wildlife and scenery. We've been to all the major things in Montana, The Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and wondering if Oregon and Washington would be worth going the extra distance.

Traveling in a 32 foot fiver so we will be limited to rv parks with big enough spaces.
Thanks
Carol & Tom

We loved our trip through Oregon. The whole coast is spectacular, but spend some time at Oregon Dunes NRA. The town of Bend absolutely rocks and is the gateway to recreation in the central Oregon Cascades, including Mount Bachelor and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.

Enjoy!

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