Traveling west now with fires
We have a trip planned through Montana, Idaho, Washington, and then down the Oregon coast. We would leave in early September. With the current smoke and fire situation is that still doable?
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the issue isn't just the current smoke conditon, that can change daily. It's what happens with the weather and fires between now and when you leave.
However, I would say you ARE going to encounter smoke during part of your trip, how bad will vary. In general the oregon coast is pretty smoke free even in fire season. Yes, last year was an exception.
Depending on what you want to see and do, the smoke may be a non issue or make it a miserable trip. If you plan on going to places like Crater Lake, when smoke rolls in from fires (almost every year) you may not see much.
Also, if you have health issues such as asma smoke may agrivate it.
All that said, living in western oregon, we are still planning some fall trips and will likely adjust based on weather and fires. And expect campgrounds to have fire restrictions, many may still prohibit fires of any kind, including propane pits and charcoal and only allow propane stove with a shutoff.
However, I would say you ARE going to encounter smoke during part of your trip, how bad will vary. In general the oregon coast is pretty smoke free even in fire season. Yes, last year was an exception.
Depending on what you want to see and do, the smoke may be a non issue or make it a miserable trip. If you plan on going to places like Crater Lake, when smoke rolls in from fires (almost every year) you may not see much.
Also, if you have health issues such as asma smoke may agrivate it.
All that said, living in western oregon, we are still planning some fall trips and will likely adjust based on weather and fires. And expect campgrounds to have fire restrictions, many may still prohibit fires of any kind, including propane pits and charcoal and only allow propane stove with a shutoff.
