I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to do a ten day RV road trip across either Oregon or Nevada with my middle son . We have both been to California so dont want to revisit it for a driving holiday. My boy is 20 years old and is a budding filmmaker. I fish and love MTB and he is a big wilderness fan. Im struggling to find something in either that really swings it for me. Anyone had any experience of either State ?
We went to Vegas as a family some years ago for two days and I think my son and I felt it was probably 2 days too long.
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Drove from San Diego to Yuma, then on to Phoenix, finally to Vegas via Kingman (and Route 66) last September, some epic scenery - Hoover Dam being one part with Lake Mead. I'm heading back out in AZ in a few weeks, can't wait!
If I were you I would choose two national parks within a few hours drive of one and other. The driving really takes it out of you and if you are doing long stints, ten days will fly by in a blink of an eye. I drove across America from San Francisco taking in Texas, Michigan and Maine (plus of a whole lot more) much of the USA it is wide open space, with not a lot to see.
Yosemite to Zion, would be suitable with both Death Valley and the Grand Canyon in range should you be feeling adventurous. Yosemite is very green and has some amazing trails, I actually preferred this to the Grand Canyon.
Where are you picking the RV up from? One thing to be aware of, it shouldn't be a problem if visiting National Parks. Some places are unreachable in large motor homes and may even require a car with a high clearance. Make sure you do your research before visiting, I would try to do as much planning before hand. We done a lot of winging it, sometimes it works, but other times It didn't and with only ten days to play with you want to make the most of every day.
Off to San Fransisco on Thurs and have booked a day trip to Yosemite, my first time there.
for Oregon, Portland is fun city with a lot of breweries, food trucks etc. it has a 20 something hipster vibe to it so your son may like it. The coast of Oregon is beautiful but I prefer the southern coast around Brandon to the northern coast. Nearer to Portland there are a lot of scenic hikes to waterfalls, old growth forests.
I found despite looking and obviously being well over 21, many places still required ID. BONKERS...
Looks incredible though...
I am sold on Oregon ! Thanks to the other offerings which helped make it a fair fight. I’m chancing my arm looking for second tier advice but hear goes.
I love a few sherbets , mostly ale and I’m not adverse to one or nine craft beers. I have however tired of the glut of over-hooped offerings with a citrusy back end. Prefer rounded best bitter or ruby offerings. The great news is that my boy very rarely takes a drink ..... seen what a dick I am when I’m on the sauce no doubt
I was most struck by the advice not to drive the whole ten days away . Thanks for that . I’m thinking three general areas. Crater Lake - looks incredible and it gives me access to Oakridge only 90 mins away with a 20 mile MTB Singletrack trail of great beauty of repute - I’m a MTB nut so it’s a no brainer . Portland - would like to do a couple of days in the city and Cannon beach looks very special
So a three part question
a) The first two sections outlined. For those in the now ; how does this look to you.
c) if a were to visit one other area where might you suggest . I’ll be starting and ending in San Fransisco
Much obliged for any further assistance
I'd suggest SF - Crater Lake; north to Bend; on via John Day fossil beds to the Columbia River at The Dalles. Then turn west, take in the waterfalls along the river to Portland. Carry on to Astoria then head south along the coast cutting inland for fishing as and when. That route you would get some lovely scenery plus the drinking and fishing you wanted.