I went when I was really young. I think I mainly visited resorts and amusement parks.
Washington-Oregon Trip
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My family is all from the West Coast, driven through Oregon many times visiting Grandparents (CA and WA). My dad was raised on the Eastern Side of Washington. I lived those few years in the Seattle area (Kitsap Peninsula). The coast is foggy (wasn’t mentioning rain), and my point about it being depressing revolved around late fall (wasn’t sure how close he was cutting his honeymoon plans).
I would choose a different place, but that’s me. ;) The Pacific (coast side) Northwest has it’s redemption and it’s beautiful in its own way. So, absolutely correct you are my good Wittman, I acquiesce that point.
If you get the chance LHoffman, check out Olympia National Park. It’s a beautiful place. Plus, I do believe the park extends out onto the Washington coast. That’s where I would go.
GG
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Obviously neither of you have been to Oregon.
I have been twice because we have relative’s who live there. It rained both times and we looked at the forecast ahead of time to plot a time when it would be halfway decent weather. Like i said, the report was wrong and it rained almost the entire week. Not to mention is is way too cold, like Canada.
look at this report in the summer…
And nobody “visits” into the eastern part of Oregon. Yea sure lets vacation in Baker city population 4… When you visit most people stay on the coast.
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@Imperious:
Obviously neither of you have been to Oregon.
I have been twice because we have relative’s who live there. It rained both times and we looked at the forecast ahead of time to plot a time when it would be halfway decent weather. Like i said, the report was wrong and it rained almost the entire week. Not to mention is is way too cold, like Canada.
look at this report in the summer…
And nobody “visits” into the eastern part of Oregon. Yea sure lets vacation in Baker city population 4… When you visit most people stay on the coast.
It’s the same with Climate Change/Global Warming. First off, one point of data is not a trend, it’s a data point or anecdote.
Second, and most importantly, misrepresenting data automatically invalidates what you say. A simple Google Image search by pic turns out the originating URL to be: http://www.oregonlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2011/01/weekend_weather_news_oregon_we_2.html
on January 28, 2011
LHoffman, currently, Portland, OR looks quite nice. Here’s an up to date weather info:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Portland+OR+USOR0275:1:US
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Hey guys, let’s try to keep to the topic now, and not try and flame/bait. Thanks.
Another place you might look at is Lassen/Shasta National Parks. Beautiful parts of Northern CA (my grandparents live in Redding so I’ve visited those places several times). Beautiful redwoods and beautiful lakes.
GG
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A “cheap” and fun date/day-event would be to take your old lady to one of the flying schools, for a “discover flight” introduction.
It’s usually like $50 to $100, and a private pilot will take you up for an hour or two in a small plane over the landscape, and talk to you about learning to fly.
Oregon or Washington would both be excellent places to do this and enjoy the scenery.
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A simple Google Image search by pic turns out the originating URL to be: http://www.oregonlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2011/01/weekend_weather_news_oregon_we_2.html
That simple search says the weather is cloudy or partly cloudy with chance of rain. What is the difference between that picture and the current forecast?
NOT MUCH.
Cloudy, chance of rain.
Yea some vacation… :wink:
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It is just a goofy picture. But the forecast is the same as now.
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@rjpeters70:
Except you lied IL. The gif you provided was from the dead of winter, and you said it was from the summer.
That’s the difference. You knowingly lied to try to shore up your argument.
That was actually a strong argument to visit Oregon in winter.
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That was actually a strong argument to visit Oregon in winter.
If you are a snowman and don’t want to melt, then yes. But the weather is virtually the same regardless of season. COLD
That is not unlike Hawaii. year round clear skies and 78-88…does not change regardless of season
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IL, although I agree with you (I’d rather go to Hawaii for example), I’m guessing they still want to go to the coast of Oregon. It’s based on personal opinion.
GG
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Well yes, but other than the coast of Oregon is really nothing but wilderness. By far most of the people live on the coastal areas, and not the other eastern side.
Just check out where the major airports are.
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Go somewhere anywhere do something!!!
Been to Alaska, Hawaii,and the Carribian. Canada and Mexico too and I’m thinking England and Scotland next year. Save 50-100 $ a week or whatever you can and go see the world.
I will do Alaska and Hawaii again
Dont forget S.America
Face it, the stay at home and pay the bills vacation sucks -
I live east of Portland Oregon and lived most of my life south of Seattle in the city of Tacoma. Right now the weather is very nice. It actually rains more in Hawaii than the Pacific NW. Its one of the prettiest places in the country.
LH, my wife and I spend just about every aniversary and or Valentine’s day on the Oregon coast. It is touristy but even if it’s crowded you can get around the town of seaside on foot easily. The beach is wonderful and usually you can get a hotel or in right on it.
Again during this time of year the PNW goes through a usually beautiful Indian Summer. I have no doubt you and your wife will have a fantastic trip.
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IL, I don’t wish to disrespect you or be rude. However you don’t live here in the PNW and a couple of visits or bland readings of stats will not give a very accurate description of what the region is like compared to someone who lives there.
LH the coast is great on a budget. Seattle is also pretty great too. If you’re going to spend time there I suggest staying outside of Seattle and make a day trip in due to the high cost of staying in Seattle proper.
BTW congrats! I hope this helps you enjoy a wonderful chapter in your new lives!
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So it doesn’t often rain in Portland or Seattle?
Always a clear day right? Not cold? Not overcast?
Hawaii is nothing like the PNW.
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@Imperious:
So it doesn’t often rain in Portland or Seattle?
Always a clear day right? Not cold? Not overcast?
Hawaii is nothing like the PNW.
IL, it does rain here yes. But it doesn’t rain constantly nor is it a cloudy gloomy swamp. The central and eastern areas are high desert and have a significantly different climate than the coastal areas.
Hoffman was looking for suggestions and I’m simply trying to offer help or suggestion as someone who lives and travels significantly in the areas he’s honeymooning in.
Considering this is a happy occasion for his wife and himself I thought it might be nice to help a fellow member.
Last I don’t see this thread needing to become a debate thread. I’m simply offfering suggestion from the perspective of someone who lives and travels the region. Like I said I’m not trying to offend or argue with you I’m just saying that I know what I’m talking about.
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Bremerton (which I think is right next to Seattle) has naval stuff that I’d want to see if ever I had a chance to go there. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is probably not accessible to the public, but the Visit Kitsap Peninsula website says that you can see the reserve fleet from the waterfront at Charleston Beach Blvd & Navy Yard Highway. The carriers USS Independence (CV-62), USS Constellation (CV-64), USS Ranger (CV-61) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) are currently berthed there (see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31105675@N08/4477314924 )
There’s also the Puget Sound Navy Museum (251 1st ST, Bremerton, 360.479.7447; website: http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/psnm/psnm.htm). And there’s the USS Turner Joy (DD-951), a restored Vietnam-era destroyer (300 Washington Beach AVE, on the Bremerton waterfront, 360.792.2457; website: http://www.ussturnerjoy.org/).
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Congrats on your up coming marriage. Best wishes.
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Again Gentlemen… I thank you all for your input, spirited and otherwise.
IL: If you would like to donate to the Hoffman Honeymoon Fund, we will gladly come to Hawaii. :wink:
Toblerone: I also have family in Tacoma and Seattle. I have actually been there before, but I was about 2 so don’t remember much. As of now the itinerary includes a little Seattle, a night in Tacoma and probably a day/night in Portland. Depending on if we fly into PDX Portland or SeaTac… not sure yet.
Thanks peeps. :mrgreen:
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Oregon has no sales tax , so factor that in when shopping for pricy items.
Oregon requires gas attendants to fill up your tank (forced jobs), that means you have to fill up your gas tank during their working hours. Personally, I prefer the automated gas stations in other states that take credit.
Both coastal areas have great seafood.
The hotels I have stayed in usually have a tiered promotional card rack that point out various points of interest. Some of the restaurants cards from that rack will offer free desert or similar incentive to go there.
I offer blessings on your new life together.
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