Papa Georgio
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Great Post, Just happens that I am also going there on the same day. (wedding)
Going to Portland, Oregon on the 1st
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frankenfeejeer
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If the falls are on the list, you might stop off at the 2nd best museum in Oregon.
The Western Antique Automobile and Aerospace Museum in Hood River. It is fantastic! Hundreds of antique planes, cars, and mototcycles to view. Best yet there are oil pans under every vehicle. (as in they all drive, fly, and ride)
Enjoy!
The Western Antique Automobile and Aerospace Museum in Hood River. It is fantastic! Hundreds of antique planes, cars, and mototcycles to view. Best yet there are oil pans under every vehicle. (as in they all drive, fly, and ride)
Enjoy!
not2shabby
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Don't be disappointed. Big line ups for an average donut unless you are into the exotic flavors.
not2shabby
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Oh man, nothing to see in this state....here's a few pics of nothing!
Just a few from the coast. I'll post some more later, internet at the hotel is wonky right now.
Anybody want to get together and have a beer in the next few days, shoot me a pm. We're in Portland till Sunday.
Just kidding about the scenery! This state is absolutely beautiful! :yahoo:
Just a few from the coast. I'll post some more later, internet at the hotel is wonky right now.
Anybody want to get together and have a beer in the next few days, shoot me a pm. We're in Portland till Sunday.
Just kidding about the scenery! This state is absolutely beautiful! :yahoo:
redtail
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Follow the coast down to Reedsport ( by the way, weather is the Oregon Coast embrace and enjoy!), then you can follow the Umpqua River all the way to Crater Lake (as mentioned). Amazing drive and Crater Lake will blow your mind! It's a wonder of the world!
A few years ago I rode to Oregon with a nephew. He had never been and was also his first multi state ride. So three days in, I take him up the North Umpqua. I found out later that he had been calling his wife and bitchin' how I was making him ride into the mountains to see some lame lake! Dude, you should have seen this kid nut up when we parked at the rim of the crater! Priceless!
The whole state is pretty gorgeous, so it's really all about time!
A few years ago I rode to Oregon with a nephew. He had never been and was also his first multi state ride. So three days in, I take him up the North Umpqua. I found out later that he had been calling his wife and bitchin' how I was making him ride into the mountains to see some lame lake! Dude, you should have seen this kid nut up when we parked at the rim of the crater! Priceless!
The whole state is pretty gorgeous, so it's really all about time!
zephyrsix
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not2shabby
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Ok, back home and recovered from jetlag and the time change! Here's a few more pics.
A few more from the coast. It started raining in the PM.
Heading over into Washington.
This cracked me up for some reason..
The Columbia river gorge.
Back over to the Oregon side.
Anybody know these guys?
View from our hotel in Hood river.
Same view the next morning!
Mt Hood.
Heading to Timberline resort.
No skiing yet!
Aerospace museum in Mcminnville.
I have a ton more of the museum!
View from our hotel in Portland.
A few more from the coast. It started raining in the PM.
Heading over into Washington.
This cracked me up for some reason..
The Columbia river gorge.
Back over to the Oregon side.
Anybody know these guys?
View from our hotel in Hood river.
Same view the next morning!
Mt Hood.
Heading to Timberline resort.
No skiing yet!
Aerospace museum in Mcminnville.
I have a ton more of the museum!
View from our hotel in Portland.
not2shabby
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My ill fated trip to Crater Lake!
I could barely see Wizard Island!
Iswear there's a lake down there!
This guy looked lonely.
On the way down.
No explanation needed.
View of Portland from the grounds.
I've got a ton more pics, but you get the idea. Oregon is absolutely gorgeous! I think the rain might get to me after a while though.
I could barely see Wizard Island!
Iswear there's a lake down there!
This guy looked lonely.
On the way down.
No explanation needed.
View of Portland from the grounds.
I've got a ton more pics, but you get the idea. Oregon is absolutely gorgeous! I think the rain might get to me after a while though.
frankenfeejeer
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Glad you had a good trip. And Yes, unfortunately all that beauty comes with rain as it's price.My ill fated trip to Crater Lake!
I could barely see Wizard Island!
Iswear there's a lake down there!
This guy looked lonely.
On the way down.
No explanation needed.
View of Portland from the grounds.
I've got a ton more pics, but you get the idea. Oregon is absolutely gorgeous! I think the rain might get to me after a while though.
From a year round rider, yep, the rain gets old. Heated gear is a must!!
not2shabby
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Yeah, there were a lot of times I wished I was on the bike, but other times glad I wasn't! A lot of roads had wet slippery leaves everywhere. One thing I noticed was that a lot of roads out there have a very coarse surface, obviously to maximize traction, but I bet it's hell on tires!
I definately got my $$ worth out of the rental; put over 1k miles on it!
I definately got my $$ worth out of the rental; put over 1k miles on it!
