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Oregon Members travel advice

OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 2015 in General Discussion
My niece Andrea is heading to Oregon from Texas for a wedding and mini vacation, for 7 days. She asked me to ask you guys what she should go to see and do while out there. She has the means to travel, so any part of the state is fine. The wedding is in Portland. Thanks a million guys. Oakie.

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  • MBKMBK Member Posts: 2,918 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Crater Lake

    The Oregon Coast.
    "say" Oregun so you sound Local.

    Then head North to see Mount St Helens, Rainier, and ride the Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, take local trip to Roche Harbor. Orcas Island was my old stompin grounds, as was Eugene.

    http://www.visitsanjuans.com/about-the-islands/san-juan-island
  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,685 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Crater Lake is stunning, and on the way down to Crater Lake, she can stop in McMinnville and visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oakie,

    She should contact the Oregon Travel Bureau before she heads out. It is actually one of the things this crazy state does well. The Travel Guides are free, and have lots of info for the different parts of the state. If she orders them, they will arrive in a week or less.

    Keep in mind Oregon is almost 100,000 square miles. Not as big as Texas, but way bigger than them cute little states you have back on the East Coast. [;)]

    If I had one suggestion to make for a 7 day trip, it would be for her to saddle up and head east on I-84, see Multnomah Falls, then south on Hwy 35 and drive around Mt. Hood, and make a loop back to Portland on Hwy 26. It is an easy day trip. Then go to the Oregon Coast. The Pacific Ocean Coast line is different than most anything on the east coast or the Gulf. It is absolutely beautiful any spot you pick.

    If she needs anything while here, just holler. I am a bit east of Portland. PM me and I will get you my contact info.

    I attached the link for the TravelOregon site.

    http://traveloregon.com/

    Around Portland:

    Pittock Mansion
    Multnomah Falls
    The Grotto
    Washington Park

    The rest of the state:

    Headwaters of the Metolius River
    Crater Lake
    Newberry Crater Lava Fields
    Oregon Coast
    Oregon Caves
  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Crater Lake & Oregon Caves are very cool.
    Oregon coast is beautiful especially down near Newport & Waldport (pretty light houses)
    Portland can be fun but it can also be a pita with traffic.
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Dads3040
    Oakie,

    She should contact the Oregon Travel Bureau before she heads out. It is actually one of the things this crazy state does well. The Travel Guides are free, and have lots of info for the different parts of the state. If she orders them, they will arrive in a week or less.

    Keep in mind Oregon is almost 100,000 square miles. Not as big as Texas, but way bigger than them cute little states you have back on the East Coast. [;)]

    If I had one suggestion to make for a 7 day trip, it would be for her to saddle up and head east on I-84, see Multnomah Falls, then south on Hwy 35 and drive around Mt. Hood, and make a loop back to Portland on Hwy 26. It is an easy day trip. Then go to the Oregon Coast. The Pacific Ocean Coast line is different than most anything on the east coast or the Gulf. It is absolutely beautiful any spot you pick.

    If she needs anything while here, just holler. I am a bit east of Portland. PM me and I will get you my contact info.

    I attached the link for the TravelOregon site.

    http://traveloregon.com/

    Around Portland:

    Pittock Mansion
    Multnomah Falls
    The Grotto
    Washington Park

    The rest of the state:

    Headwaters of the Metolius River
    Crater Lake
    Newberry Crater Lava Fields
    Oregon Coast
    Oregon Caves

    Thanks buddy. I relayed the info to her. I might have to email you and get a number so we can talk. Thanks a million. Oakie
  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    East from Portland drive out I-90 to 238th exit. Turn south(right) then the first intersection is Halsey. Turn left. this turns into Historic Columbia River Highway and goes up through Columbia River Gorge, past several viewpoints and waterfalls. After Multnomah Falls get back on I-90 and continue east to Cascade Locks (MP44), cross north over Bridge of the Gods to Washington. Turn west. At Cape Horn (MP25) the road is built literally on the side of a cliff and a turnout provides the best view upriver of the gorge. On a clear day one can see to Hood River. Continue back to Vancouver/Portland, point of origin.
  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,035 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    She should go to the wedding in Portland. Don
  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Oakie

    Thanks buddy. I relayed the info to her. I might have to email you and get a number so we can talk. Thanks a million. Oakie


    No problem, Oakie. Just holler and let me know if you send a PM. My AOL email system doesn't always understand the concept of communication.
  • sxsnufsxsnuf Member Posts: 2,952 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tell her to enjoy the wedding then get the hell out of that FREAKSHOW they call portland!
    Any of the places mentioned that I've visited would be beautiful and memorable.
    Arrivederci gigi
  • EVILDR235EVILDR235 Member Posts: 4,398 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vancouver Washington is just across the river by way of the I5 Bridge. less freaks and less crime. Mount Saint Helens, Ape Caves, Gifford Pinchot National Forest.1,300,000 acres of fun. Bonneville Dam, Eric's place in Carson Washington.Mount Rainier National Park. Long Beach.

    EvilDr235
  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ray,
    You got to quit drinkin' that cheap stuff, it's I-84, not I-90.
    W.D.
  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    Buy,cook and eat as many Dunganes(sp) crabs as she can possibly handle.
    THAT is exactly what I would be doing..[:p][:p][:p][:p]
  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
    Ray,
    You got to quit drinkin' that cheap stuff, it's I-84, not I-90.
    W.D.


    Ever since they changed it from I-90N and added I-94 to the northern route at Billings I've never been able to keep them straight, and besides, if you've seen one Interstate, you've pretty much seen them all.

    By the way, we are leaving in the morning for Vancouver and my wife and I are planning on spending Saturday in Carson so see you at the Gun Show. I'm bringing that partially consumed bottle of 1910- since I'd prefer to give it to someone that appreciates it.[:)][:)]
  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    See!! I can't even get that Interstate right- It used to be called I-80N. That's why I stick to the roads that are noted in blue on maps.
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