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RE: Northwest National Park Tour

by CascadeBob 28 May 2012

to answer your primary question - yes, the trip is too ambitious. Also, to camp in national park campgrounds with showers you will pay…
Re: trekking/national parks near seattle

by skaranasios 11 May 2012

i give myself about 7 to 10 days for the trip. I noticed Mount Rainier National Park is closer, but does not seem easy to get to either.…
RE: Hiking 7 to 10 days - Utah, Oregon or somewhere else?

by CascadeBob 02 May 2012

By hiking, do you mean day hikes out of a campground, or do you mean multi-day backpacking trips into the wilderness? You are in luck…
RE: One-week Hike Suggestions: Oregon or Washington

by CascadeBob 14 April 2012

I assume by a "hike" for 6 to 7 days you mean wilderness backpacking rather than day hikes out of a campsite or car. You say strenuous…
RE: Seattle suggestions

by CascadeBob 28 March 2012

The big tourist stop is Pike Street Market in downtown and it is worth a stop. A trlp on "the Ducks" is worth the time (amphimious vehicles…
RE: help with info about North Cascades Park in Washington state

by CascadeBob 13 February 2012

North Cascades National Park is somewhat unique among national parks within the lower 48-states as it is more like a national park in…
RE: Alternative to the Pacific Northwest

by gardyloo2 02 November 2011

If you have three weeks, and don't mind a schedule that entails driving a relatively long distance in one or two days (followed by several…
RE: Best Glacier to Visit?

by CascadeBob 28 July 2011

Either North Cascades National Park, Olympic national Park, or Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington. Mt. Rainier alone has more glaciate…
RE: Tough Decision

by markharf 05 July 2011

220 miles is not a long day. You can visit Mt. St. Helens for a bit, drive the forest roads to Randle, visit Sunrise on the east side…
Re: Best multi-day backpacking hike for a father and son?

by BubbaK 19 June 2011

A personal decision and hard for others to recommend, not knowing you and your abilities (you don't talk much about that). That being…
Re: Sedona or Portland/Crater Lake

by BubbaK 16 April 2011

The two places are so different that I wonder how you narrowed your choices down to these two as best fitting your criteria. Portland…
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: cool spots to see on the coast between portland and olympic?

by kathysjourneys 16 February 2011

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington, northwest of Astoria. I am not sure if you are camping,…
RE: Large Family Holiday to USA - ANY advice welcomed!

by bellinghammered 09 February 2011

I'll leave the road trip to everyone else and take on your three weeks in Roy. I grew up in the south sound and lived there until I moved…
Re: From Las Vegas to Seattle

by zeldasdad 29 January 2011

I would recommend staying inland between Las Vegas and San Francisco. Definitely see Death Valley. You can see Yosemite after you dive…
RE: 7 Days starting in Seattle

by bellinghammered 24 January 2011

In my opinion, the highlights of washington: - Olympic National Park. Mountains, beautiful scenery, hiking. From Seattle take the ferry…
RE: Traveling in the USA in Oct/Nov

by CascadeBob 18 January 2011

Welcome to the US of A. So, you say you will be in will be in Mt. Rainier National Park from June to Oct? Do you mean will be stayin…
Traveling in the USA in Oct/Nov

by judoka 18 January 2011

Hey Guys! I'm a graduating student from Malaysia and I'll be going to Mt Rainier National Park from June-Oct this year. I have about…
Re: East to West coat road trip USA

by judoka 17 January 2011

Hey guys! That was quite a long and interesting read :) I'm a graduating student from Malaysia and I'll be going to Mt Rainier National…
RE: Day Trip Seattle

by bleen68 25 September 2010

If you have been in Vancouver, water and islands are probably not a big draw. I'd head east to Mt. Rainier. The weather will determine…
Re: Seattle and surrounding area

by BubbaK 09 September 2010

[Mt. Rainier National Park|http://www.nps.gov/mora/] [Mt. Saint Helens Natl. Volcanic Monument|http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/] …
RE: Road Trip around Seattle - 3/4 days

by kiliki 09 August 2010

Skip Mt Hood. It will be a letdown after Rainier. I do like the idea of doing a loop that includes Rainier (go down 410 and visit the…
RE: Help with Seattle-Vancouver + hiking itinerary

by markharf 02 August 2010

You've got a car and four or five free days. In Canada, Squamish or Whistler--there is free or paid camping plus multiple hostels (expensiv…
RE: seattle in early september

by BubbaK 11 July 2010

If all you found were the San Juan Islands you need a good guide book. Staying in Seattle itself is optimum for the time you explore…
RE: Mt. Rainier: National Park Inn vs. Paradise Inn

by BubbaK 01 June 2010

Thanks for the tips. Yes, I'm aware of the relative locations. After spending two nights at, say Paradise, we'd drive up to the Sunrise…