Tetons to Oregon Coast Route Recommendations
I am planning a trip from the Tetons to the Oregon Coast in August & September and will be towing a small 17' camping trailer. We have visited Yellowstone several times so will probably skip it this year.
I would like to visit Mount Rainier, Mount ST. Helens, and possibly Mount Hood and some of the waterfalls near the Columbia River. We probably will be staying in NFS, BLM, NP and State campgrounds. I anticipate going down the Oregon coast and returning to Virginia on a more southerly route, perhaps as far south as Yosemite before turning east.
I have looked at route 93 after leaving the Tetons up to Lolo near Missoula, MT and down route 12. Some sources suggest the area around Stanley, ID is very picturesque so that may be another option. Other route options?
Having driven in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado I feel relatively comfortable driving in the mountains. I am planning this as a leisurely paced sight seeing road trip with maybe some short hikes.
Any recommendations as to routes through Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. This is my first trip to the Northwest so advice on routes and places to visit would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to visit Mount Rainier, Mount ST. Helens, and possibly Mount Hood and some of the waterfalls near the Columbia River. We probably will be staying in NFS, BLM, NP and State campgrounds. I anticipate going down the Oregon coast and returning to Virginia on a more southerly route, perhaps as far south as Yosemite before turning east.
I have looked at route 93 after leaving the Tetons up to Lolo near Missoula, MT and down route 12. Some sources suggest the area around Stanley, ID is very picturesque so that may be another option. Other route options?
Having driven in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado I feel relatively comfortable driving in the mountains. I am planning this as a leisurely paced sight seeing road trip with maybe some short hikes.
Any recommendations as to routes through Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. This is my first trip to the Northwest so advice on routes and places to visit would be greatly appreciated.
