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RE: Mt Shasta area

by congochris 13 February 2012

Spring is the traditional time for White water rafting. Rivers are fed by snow melt, and these particular rivers are low in elevation.…
RE: USA in early May

by ehailstones 03 January 2012

I would look into Yellowstone and/or Glacier National Parks, but I also agree with the Yosemite advice. If you are in Calgary though you'll…
RE: Pacific Northwest nature sightseeing in July

by TalesToldFromTheRoad 02 January 2012

If you really want to do a "Through-The-Windshield" tour over a two week period, I'd suggest dropping Mount Rainier from your trip plans…
RE: Question for a friend

by _tr_ 19 December 2011

If he is not a US citizen, it is highly unlikely that he will easily find work in the US. Some employers may overlook the fact that he…
Re: Snow bragging

by _tr_ 05 December 2011

Crater Lake National Park is nearby, copied from their website: +The average snowfall at Crater Lake is 533 inches every year. That’s…
RE: Trying to plan a 10 day road trip up the west coast

by travelisfree 25 November 2011

SFO is San Fran... did you mean SEA? If so, You may know that the water is cold and even though Big Sur is beautiful I wouldn't spend…
RE: England Swings!

by ianw6705 18 November 2011

And as requested - the top ten highlights in chronological order (but I cheat - there are actually 15, and even that required culling…
RE: Seattle to San Fran

by nrclibn 22 September 2011

Much of the Oregon coast is dramatic, and there are myriad small towns in which to stay. Yaquina Head offers both a lighthouse and fabulous…
RE: Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by yaguri 30 June 2011

One of the two campgrounds at Crater Lake is still closed by snow, and the other is only partially open. This is probably why you're…
RE: Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by johnsang 30 June 2011

There are several Forest Service campgrounds along the Upper Rogue River southwest of the park. Also campgrounds in Paulina Crater just…
Re: Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by canadianacctstudent 30 June 2011

Thanks for your responses! Yes, we will be coming in from the North and I would prefer not to go too far South of the park because then…
RE: Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by carracar 30 June 2011

If your coming in from the North... There are forest service campgrounds(IF OPEN)at Diamond Lake,off the 138...carracar
Re: Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by LizandAlan 30 June 2011

We stayed at Collier State Park - it is 40 miles south of the National Park. We were just passing through Oregon and did the National…
Camping in Crater Lake National Park, OR

by canadianacctstudent 30 June 2011

I am planning a road trip with a stop at Crater Lake National Park, OR. After speaking with the visitor centre and checking the website…
RE: 2 wks road trip: SF/Yosemite/LV/Grand Canyon/SF or SF/OR/Seattle?

by markincolorado 20 February 2011

Death Valley will indeed be hideously hot, so will Vegas. If you insist on taking option 1, consider using Westgard Pass (CA highway 168),…
RE: 7 Days starting in Seattle

by CascadeBob 26 January 2011

#18 and all; I didn't mention St. Helens since all the outlooks will likely be still be closed either for winter snows or road maintenanc…
RE: Exploring the American West Coast!

by shelemm 24 January 2011

here are three truly great places you should not miss: Although it is not right on the coast, don't skip Crater Lake National Park. …
RE: Oregon in April

by soregoninnkeeper 11 December 2010

OK I need to correct a common mistake! Crater Lake National Park IS NEVER CLOSED! The road around the rim does close with the first heav…
RE: Quick Holiday Crowd Question

by Willysnout 05 December 2010

Okay, Ian, I get it on Salt Lake to Zion, and stand corrected on Old Faithful Lodge. Travel styles differ, and there is no "right" one.…
RE: How busy is busy in July + August?

by shelemm 16 October 2010

Up the coast, you should not have too much problem. Depending on how far north you get, you should visit Crater Lake National Park in…
RE: California Road Trip: San Diego, CA to Portland, OR road trip in 12 days

by CascadeBob 15 August 2010

"Crater Lake National Park is not on the coast, but also not far." Wrong. Crater Lake isn't near anything and you will burn a day…
RE: California Road Trip: San Diego, CA to Portland, OR road trip in 12 days

by shelemm 15 August 2010

Jedediah Smith State Park is an extremely impressive redwood grove. Crater Lake National Park is not on the coast, but also not far.…
RE: How long would it take, best route??

by regnis 26 July 2010

wow! thanks for the replies guys... great forum! Well we have kind of narrowed it down to two options, as we wouldn't really like to…
RE: How long would it take, best route??

by shelemm 26 July 2010

If you head north, then make sure you visit Crater Lake National Park, one of the most photographed places in the US. If you go there,…
RE: Two weeks around Portland in July: suggestions for itineraries?

by Willysnout 11 May 2010

14 days = 2,500 to 2,800 miles at a typical travel pace in the West. Portland to Yellowstone and back would be about 2,000 miles, which…