Olympic National Park, mostly

Dog8Cats · Mar 8, 2023

DanOregon said: ↑

You might want to check out Port Townsend, particularly Fort Worden where they filmed Officer and a Gentlemen - it's right on the northeaster tip of the peninsula. Check out Astoria (the Column), and drive across the mouth of the Columbia, Tillamook, (the Cheese) and then head back to Portland on 26 at Seaside. You will see a lot of the coast - Cannon Beach/Haystack Rock is great too. Take 84 out to Hood River (the city) and then wind back on 35 - it will take you around Mt. Hood. Major point of interest is the Vista House and Timberline Lodge. Make sure you fill up your tank once you get off the freeway to go to Mt. St. Helens. Also - check the weather, local conditions/livecame - you may want to adjust which day you go to ensure you can see it when you get up there. Visibility is sometimes hit and miss.

May is too early for Crater Lake - access may still be blocked by snow. Better to go between August and October.
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If you take U.S. 26 from Seaside, you will still be north of Cannon Beach and Tillamook.
I'd pass on Seaside. I'd pass on Tillamook if it weren't for the ice cream.
Maybe because I've used U.S. 26 often, but I'd take Oregon 6 (the Wilson River Highway) from the coast east toward Portland.
Walking/hiking in Portland is worthwhile, too - Forest Park, Washington Park.

swingline · Mar 8, 2023

You can get all the saltwater taffy you’d ever want in Seaside. Parking can be a bitch, though.

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