Pacific NW Travels

Magicman · July 19, 2014, 08:26:49 PM

We are about six weeks away, but are in the full planning stages for this camping trip. Our basic route will take us first to visit dablack (Austin, Stacey, & family).

From there traveling Northwesterly through Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana before entering Alberta, Canada, near Waterton Lakes NP.

We will tour Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper before exiting the National Park. From there we plan to travel through Revelstoke NP before heading South.

We will enter Washington, and generally follow the Columbia River South and West through the Columbia River Gorge. Then through the Cascade Range, Eugene, Or., and make a return trip to the Redwood National Park. We would be too close not to.

Our trip home will probably take us on familiar highways through Lake Tahoe and Santa Fe.

At times, we will be very close to several FF members, so maybe we can make some quick visits.

Peter Drouin · July 19, 2014, 09:32:52 PM

You must like to drive.

slider · July 20, 2014, 07:50:40 AM

Be safe Lynn sound's like a great trip.

snowstorm · July 20, 2014, 08:22:42 AM

i have been through part of that country. in revelstoke there is a logging museum not real big but interesting. also a railroad museum with a steam engine inside the building. its a pretty big place. in banff there is a road going up to a ski resort with a great view. it looks over the valley. on the way up we saw 3 bear 35 mt goats and lots of sheep. when near tahoe if you can go to truckee. the donner party museum is there very interesting. and drive the old road up over donner pass. the going to the sun road in glacier is a wild ride. have fun

drobertson · July 20, 2014, 09:55:32 AM

Sounds like a great adventure! Looking forward to the snap shots!

blackfoot griz · July 20, 2014, 10:19:27 AM

MM-
Let me know when you hit Western Montana! You have quite the road trip planned out!

sandhills · July 20, 2014, 10:39:14 AM

You folks are definitely gonna see some country! I know it's a ways off yet but have a great trip!

Gadrock · July 20, 2014, 10:41:42 AM

Lynn,
You have many friends here that want to share this trip, through daily checkins, if possible. Tell us who you met and where you are. Oh yeah, we love to see those pics.

David G

carry on

Bill Gaiche · July 20, 2014, 11:12:34 AM

Sounds like a very interesting journey. No doubt you will see some amazing country on both sides of the border. We look forward to making that trip with you, for I know that you will take many photos. Hope you have a safe and joyous trip. bg

Magicman · July 20, 2014, 03:04:38 PM

Thanks all, and also for the PM's. We look forward to making some "stop by" visits.

In the past, we have completely circled this area, so we are looking forward to filling in the blanks.

Our leave home date is tentatively set for Sept 15th, and it looks like a ~5K mile trip.

Griz, our original route would have taken us through Missoula. :-\

gspren · July 20, 2014, 03:55:31 PM

Magic, as you know my RV has seen much of the U.S. but not the PNW so I plan to learn from you for a future trip. Have lots of fun, see lots of sites, and make lots of memories.

terry f · July 20, 2014, 04:24:05 PM

How many miles a day are you planning? Our biggest problem is once we get started, we just want to "get there" and miss a lot along the way.

Magicman · July 20, 2014, 04:32:00 PM

No schedule terry f, and I completely understand the "blow & go" mentality when traveling. It's a hard nut to crack, but this time it will not matter if it takes two weeks or a month. I have no idea how much time we will spend on this trip.

terrifictimbersllc · July 20, 2014, 04:57:23 PM

You're probably going to wish you could saw some of the logs you'll see.

thecfarm · July 20, 2014, 09:35:23 PM

Have a good and safe trip!!

jamesamd · July 21, 2014, 12:41:34 AM

Lynn,just before You reach the Pacific Ocean,on the Columbia river.Be sure to stop and climb,Beacon Rock!

http://www.parks.wa.gov/474/Beacon-Rock

I think it is the 2nd or 3rd largest rock in the world.I was stationed at McChord AFB,for 3 1/2 years in the late 70's.

The Olympic Peninsular is home to 3 rare rain forests,I hope You have a chance to see them.

One weekend We would free climb the waterfalls around Mt.Rainer,next We would hike in Olympic NP.
Link

Have a great time ;)

Jim

redbeard · July 21, 2014, 02:47:06 AM

Lynn if your going to see the Olympic Peninsula you will probably be driving through Whidbey Island don't be Bashful give us a call.

Magicman · July 21, 2014, 08:02:14 AM

We made the Olympic Peninsular loop when we were there a few years ago. We will be further East and South this year.

Please keep any suggestions coming because "locals" know stuff that us "tourist" might miss. Fact is though, you can never see it all.

21incher · July 21, 2014, 08:05:48 AM

Have a safe trip and post lots of pictures.

hardtailjohn · July 22, 2014, 11:32:32 AM

Magicman, if you get over this way, you could hit Glacier Park, and we'd LOVE to meet you! I'd imagine we might be able to find a couple Clydesdales to hook up and go for a little tour...... We're about 25 miles from Kalispell, about 100 North of Missoula...
John

Ljohnsaw · July 22, 2014, 12:10:28 PM

MagicMan,

Depending on how you make your way to Lake Tahoe, you could stop by my place (exit 160 on I-80) where I will hopefully have my foundation done. I could get you into a nice campground or you could camp on my property. The old Donner Pass road is a must-see. Awesome view of Donner Lake from a couple thousand feet up.

BradMarks · July 22, 2014, 12:31:45 PM

MM: Eugene, OR, home of the "Ducks", my college. Just across the river from Springfield - my home. Hopefully by the end of Sept. we have no more fires out west, and you can breathe easy.