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Post by rach824 on May 15, 2012 6:51:30 GMT -8
This will be my first time at Sasquatch and first time in the Pacific Northwest - I'm making a trip out of the whole thing and flying into Portland, spending a few days, heading to Ellensburg and driving to Seattle after. There appears to be a few different ways to get to Ellensburg from Portland, one is to take US-5N past Mt St. Helens and take US-12E or to take I-84 E and 97 N.
I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations, I thought it might be cool to see Mt. St. Helens but didn't know if it's tricky driving through the mountains. If anyone has any recommendations or fun places to stop on the way to make the drive more interesting I would greatly appreciate it!
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Post by Dr. Crane on May 15, 2012 6:56:55 GMT -8
Drive on as many scenic highways in this state as you can, they are all gorgeous (see what I did there?). Mt. St. Helens is alright, but it can get kinda cloudy and not-so visible out there.
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Post by rach824 on May 15, 2012 7:08:57 GMT -8
haha yes! I went to school in Ithaca, everything was gorges. Seems like 84 may be the best bet, thanks!
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Post by StormyPinkness on May 15, 2012 8:42:59 GMT -8
We always take the 84 to 97 route and I highly recommend it. It is breathtakingly beautiful along the Columbia River gorge.
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Post by rach824 on May 15, 2012 9:27:57 GMT -8
Thanks!! any good places to stop along the way?
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Post by StormyPinkness on May 15, 2012 9:41:20 GMT -8
Well if you have time you could stop at Multnomah Falls or the Bridge of the Gods. That whole area is really lovely and there are parks along the way.
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Post by onelove on May 15, 2012 9:42:00 GMT -8
take US12e its beautiful. i live just 15 minutes from mt st helens and its an absloute must see!it will take you an extra hour but it will be well worth it and going over white pass is breathtaking its give you more scenery than just driving through the gorge on I-84
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Post by onelove on May 15, 2012 9:45:17 GMT -8
although its a toss up between mt st helens or multnomah falls and the bridge of the gods stormy has a good argument
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Post by StormyPinkness on May 15, 2012 9:51:56 GMT -8
It is rad that we live in such a beautiful place that it is hard to choose which part of it to see.
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Post by onelove on May 15, 2012 9:54:04 GMT -8
the northwest is definitely natures playground! ive lived here my whole life and am still amazed at how i can just take off on a drive and find new scenery that just blows my mind!
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Post by Lump on May 15, 2012 10:27:10 GMT -8
Well, the thing about Sasquatch is... |
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Post by rach824 on May 15, 2012 12:48:32 GMT -8
Thank you, you guys are the best! This is going to be a really tough decision.
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Post by doobies42 on May 15, 2012 20:20:26 GMT -8
YOU COULD ALSO FOLLOW THE COLUMBIA RIVER ALL THE WAY. IT'S LONGER BUT NO PASSES (EXCEPT FOR A COUPLE HILLS TO TAKE THE CUTOFF THROUGH PROSSER/SUNNYSIDE).
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Post by kamillafausa on May 23, 2016 11:31:49 GMT -8
hey! we're 2 18 yr old girls looking for a ride from PDX to the gorge!! if you still have any room left in your car we would love to join and are more than happy to chip in gas money. we´re both very outgoing and it´d be chill to road trip down there with some new faces. lemme know if you have room, thanks! contact: kamillafau@gmail.com or 9713037264
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Post by totinoboy on May 23, 2016 13:34:21 GMT -8
hey! we're 2 18 yr old girls looking for a ride from PDX to the gorge!! if you still have any room left in your car we would love to join and are more than happy to chip in gas money. we´re both very outgoing and it´d be chill to road trip down there with some new faces. lemme know if you have room, thanks! contact: kamillafau@gmail.com or 9713037264 You realize this thread is 4 years old, right? |
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