Two Week Road Trip: What are the "must sees" in Portland and Oregon? (Grants Pass: RV park, house)

[Hopes]

Thanks, Deezus!

Decisions, decisions! I have a plan that should be better than flipping coin.

I'll make a list of all the suggestions, and I'll choose the one that I can get the best room---view and location.

[Hawk J]

Hopes,,

If you can't get to Grants Pass, You can also get a Jetboat Adventure ride at Gold Beach, on the Rogue River... Rogue River Jet Boat Trip Jerry's Rogue Jets

[kadylady]

Somebody probably mentioned Tillamook, on the coast. You can take a tour of the cheese factory. We didn't do it, but will next time.
We're going to Bandon in a couple of weeks. It's nice. That's where you can ride horses on the beach.

[hamellr]

Originally Posted by kadylady

Somebody probably mentioned Tillamook, on the coast. You can take a tour of the cheese factory. We didn't do it, but will next time.
We're going to Bandon in a couple of weeks. It's nice. That's where you can ride horses on the beach.

Honestly, the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour is crap now days. It used to be OK, but now all you see are huge stainless steel vats. It can be kind of fun to watch them package the cheese, but these days you can't see much of the process.

Now... free samples of cheese and some of the best Ice Cream around are still a draw.

[kadylady]

Originally Posted by hamellr

Honestly, the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour is crap now days. It used to be OK, but now all you see are huge stainless steel vats. It can be kind of fun to watch them package the cheese, but these days you can't see much of the process.

Now... free samples of cheese and some of the best Ice Cream around are still a draw.

I think that it's the ice cream that I heard about!

[Hawk J]

I sometimes eat UMPQUA ice cream. I like Maple Nut,etc......

[kadylady]

Originally Posted by Hawk J

I sometimes eat UMPQUA ice cream. I like Maple Nut,etc......

The Umpqua Ice Cream trailer is the best attraction at the Josephine County Fair. But.....we seem to have gotten off track somehow.

[Squidlo]

Originally Posted by kadylady

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge. I think my husbands up on that bridge. But, I couldn't see him. Beautiful falls and worth seeing if you're in the area. Not far east of Portland.

Born and raised in Portland. Still enjoy the falls. Another vote for Astoria. Climb the Astoria Column! Love the view.

I still love 3 Capes Scenic Drive.

East from Multnomah falls to Hood River (get some lunch) drive up to Mount Hood. Visit the lodge and head back into Portland on 26. Very scenic, Pay attention to the Rhododendrons along the road (ok, I like them more than most people).

[Sherwoody]

Originally Posted by Squidlo

Born and raised in Portland. Still enjoy the falls. Another vote for Astoria. Climb the Astoria Column! Love the view.

I still love 3 Capes Scenic Drive.

East from Multnomah falls to Hood River (get some lunch) drive up to Mount Hood. Visit the lodge and head back into Portland on 26. Very scenic, Pay attention to the Rhododendrons along the road (ok, I like them more than most people).

Speaking of the Mt. Hood area, when are the cherries in full swing?

[Squidlo]

Originally Posted by Sherwoody

Speaking of the Mt. Hood area, when are the cherries in full swing?

Looks like second week of July. Hood River County Fruit Loop | Hood River Cherry Days