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Best Route to Oregon

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Heading to Oregon from hopefully Cheyenne WY in May. In CO Springs presently. Looking at I80 to I84, and don't know what after that.

Any recommendations or things to avoid?

Thanks!
Ron

2002 Intrigue #11358

Ron Ten Haken
321-258-7992

Re: Best Route to Oregon

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Normally, I would stay on the interstate to Boise and then continue to HWY 20 west to Bend and then on to Eugene on HWY 126.  and the Willamette Valley.  If you are going to Portland or Astoria stay on the interstate.  If you want to go to Southern Oregon you either have to drop down to  I-80 and then back up on HWy 97,  I-5,  or grab Hwy 101  near Navato, Ca.  to Eureka and up the coast of Oregon.  I would go to Eugene and drop down or go to Florence to go the coast and Down..  Another choice is to drop down on Hwy 97 and cut across  to southern Oregon.  I've driven them all, the I-84 is the easiest to the North,  Hwy 20  is the most scenic, and taking HWY 80 to the south the longest and taking the most effort.  You could cut across from  Reno on HWY 395 to just South of MT Shasta, but it still adds one or two days to come in from the South to Oregon.    TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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If you're heading to Eugene area, US 20 is the way we went.  There is an RV Park in Burns OR, on the left, just before you get into town.  Call ahead for a long pull through.

Lonny & Diane Livingston
'04 Allure #31065

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Certainly I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most scenic highways in the west. We had a home in the gorge for 20+ years... there's nothing like it. You'll want to take a little time and unhook so you can drive your tow car along the old Columbia Gorge Highway, across a bridge or two, stop at Bonnevile Dam, up to Rowena plateau and the Vista House, catch some of the windsurfing action in and around Hood River, and stop at Mike's Ice Cream in the historic town of Hood River. The Gorge is not to be missed.

Joseph Burkle

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Ron;

I live in Southern Oregon and agree with Tom"s recommendations.  However, when we either leave or return to Ashland (15 miles north of Calif on I 5)  we generally take I 80 west to Winnemucca and then go north and east through Lakeview and Klamath Falls into the Rogue Valley.  Mostly 2 lane north of Winnemucca, but an easy drive.  Take 140 from Klamath Falls over to Medford.  Questions?  lest me know.

Dave Glen

'06 Magna 6591

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I tried to send this last night, but apparently it failed.
 I always try to avoid the interstates, and rather use US highways and good state highways.  This is a much better way (in my opinion) to see what is left of the American rural heritage, and not feel aesthetically damaged by the incredible sameness of what passes for architecture since the coming of those ribbons of concrete.
 That having been said, west from Cheyenne there is not a good choice alternative to I-80, BUT, when you get to Winnemucca, you can take US 95 north to State route 140, west on that to US 395, south on that (not far) to US 97, then to Oregon 58 west to highway 99.  You can enter or go around (via Oregon 569) Eugene and find your way to Oregon 126, thence to Florence, where you are on the magnificent Oregon coast.  I have been on all of these roads with either my Holiday Rambler (now gone) or my Allure.

Try to see as much as you can of the progressively more missing US countryside. 
Ken

2004 Allure #31035

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There is an omission from my earlier post:  US 395 to Oregon 31 to US 97, then south as mentioned to 58.  Sorry.  Also, US 20 west from the Bend area to the coast is another beautiful route.

Ken
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Thanks all! We may stay with 80 until Cali so we can see the Redwoods on the way up to Oregon. Any suggestions or routes to avoid?  Or any good routes to get there off of 80?

Ron Ten Haken
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By redwoods do you mean the Eureka area?  We always go I-5 to 20 to 101 (from Sacramento).  Whatever you do, don't go on 36.  That is treacherous in a car. Darrell and Marsha2007 Intrigue 12075Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android    From:"Ron Ten Haken bigskyten@... [Country-Coach-Owners]" Date:Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 4:53 PMSubject:Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] Best Route to Oregon
 Thanks all! We may stay with 80 until Cali so we can see the Redwoods on the way up to Oregon. Any suggestions or routes to avoid?  Or any good routes to get there off of 80?Ron Ten Haken321-258-7992On Apr 24, 2015, at 22:52, second98@... [Country-Coach-Owners]  wrote:
 There is an omission from my earlier post:  US 395 to Oregon 31 to US 97, then south as mentioned to 58.  Sorry.  Also, US 20 west from the Bend area to the coast is another beautiful route.
Ken
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Do want to visit the Napa Valley and all the wineries?  If so stay on 80 past Vacaville and exit on 12 and continue on to Napa and the Napa Valley, from there you can go to, St Helena and  Calistoga to continue your tour.  The take Petrified Forest road,  11 % up grade, and Porter Creek Road to 101 on up to Healdsburg.  Stay a while and visit the Alexander Valley wineries and the wineries between Healdsburg and Santa Rosa.  If you want to see the Russian Ft at FT Ross, and then go to Bodega Bay, or Mendocino, or Visit Occidental for the best Italian food in Northern California at the Union Hotel; leave the coach either in Santa Rosa or  near Healdsburg and take your Car.  From then on stay on the 101 and plan on taking two days to Eureka staying at Ancient Redwoods RV park near the Glen.  That way can get out and tour the narrow roads not recommended for RV's while driving among the redwood groves.  The Eureka area is worth exploring as is Brookings across the State line in Oregon.  Then just proceed up the coast.  We like to stay in Bandon for the Wildlife Safari park to pet the bears and baby Big cats, Eat fresh sea food and visit Misty Meadows  for their Jams and Jellies.  Try their Marion Berry!  There is a lot to see and do all along the coast, from woodworking, to a  Wild Elk park, to the famous light houses and very scenic bridges.  Beautiful beaches, that Calif wished they had.  But remember the Alaskan current along the coast is cold.  Florence, Coos Bay,  Newport, Tillamook, and Astoria are great places to spend some time.  But get reservations while school is out of session.  I hope to get to the Oregon coast by the first week of July, doctors willing.  Remember if you need any coach work done  the Eugene area is the place, with Oregon Motor Coach, Country Coach, Allison and Cummins Northwest  being right there.  Kevin Waite, and Bob Vinson are their, too.  Chris Snyder is also in the area.  Don't forget Northwest RV supply just south of Eugene, if you need hardware and parts for your coach.  Davis cabinets in Junction City is worth a visit if you need cabinet repairs or additions.  Go buy and see Gary at Priemier RV of Oregon in Junction City near CC for an upgrade. TWI 2004 intrigue 11731