Live in the upper Willamette Valley. Last kid graduates HS in 15 months and we’re planning on joining the road travel world using the PNW as our hub and primary adventure zone. Have only tent camped up to this point and not sure where to start in the RV world. I’m really hoping to be able to tow a boat, but don’t know if that’s realistic? Seems like a truck camper would be a better option than a motorcoach for towing/launching. Fairly certain a diesel 350 will be needed, but don’t know if a dually is mandatory unless the camper is on the heavier side. Ultimate dream is to cruise the West Coast from BC to B.C. And out to Northern ID too with a boat I can fish the saltwater with (24 - 28ft), or wakeboard Priest/Pend d’ Oreille. Is that a pipe dream? Would it be more realistic to forget about the boat and get a 5th wheel rig to have more space? We also have 2 small dogs who will be with us, so any advice/opinion on pets in truck campers versus 5th wheels would be greatly appreciated! ... View more

Just completed a stay at Mt Linton RV park in Metaline in NE Wa. One of the nicest RV parks we’ve stay at and we are reasonably well traveled. Sites are gravel but reasonably level. Plenty of space and lots of nice green grass between sites. Hookups were functional and up to date. Facilities and laundry were very clean and in good shape. An interesting area to explore. Foremost, the hosts were friendly and helpful.  ... View more

I'm looking to move somewhere new in Oregon. Currently in Oregon. Looking for a private spot or rv park for a great deal. Hoping for laundry accommodations and WiFi. Want a grassy spot I can use. Access to swimming would be perfect. Hopefully no traffic noise. Anyone in a spot now they're moving out of that's on private land? Able to move August 2024 or later. Would be a plus if there was a fire pit or swimming pool. Shower would be great too. ... View more

I intially was planning to take Hwy 140 from Lakeview through Denio NV to get to Frenchglen.  I hoped to dry camp on blm land somewhere before Denio.  I believe there is an rv park in Denio. With the high temperatures that are being predicted, my wife is thinking it would be better to take Hwy 395 to Burns.  We would stop at an rv park with power so we could run our air conditioner rather than dry camp.   Has anyone had experience with both routes?  Is there any reason to choose one route over another, or are they pretty much the same when it comes to scenic value? I have never been east of Lakeview, so either route will be new to me.  ... View more

Hello Everyone, my husband and I are taking our travel trailer to Ben Oregon from British Columbia. We plan on staying somewhere? overnight on the way there but we also need recommendations on where to camp for a couple of weeks that will allow us to make day trips all over and take in all the sites and activities. We are going g at the beginning of July which may be a challenging time to book a campsite. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!   ... View more

With the closure of Teton Pass due to landslides, I am curious other routes that may be available for Campers and RV's to use. Looking for a route from Twin Falls, ID to Jackson, Wy.  Anyone else going to the Grand Tetons this summer? ... View more

My husband and I will be towing our 37 foot fifth-wheel in September 2024 from our home outside of Flagstaff, AZ to the Salt Creek Recreation Area outside of Port Angeles. Looking for route guidance and would prefer to avoid long, desolate stretches as my husband has some health challenges and heaven forbid we have a flat tire or mechanical issues. Thanks for any help. ... View more

We are meeting 2 of our grand daughters in early August, while their dad is working.  When they aren't in the pool at our RV park, looking for things that a 9 and an 11 yr old would like to do.  Aware of the Carousel, and the USS Triton Sail Park, do you think the Reach Museum would hold their interest? ... View more

Any PNW members in the Bend area? ... View more

Wife and I will be in the Coos Bay area in mid-May 2024 for a couple of weeks.  Looking for things to and great gluten free places to eat.  Any help would be appreciated.   Greg ... View more