McGoo
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Deadwood was fun, was just there for their celebration of “89”. Lots of little casino’s and history. Wall drug was a disappointment, just one big tourist trap. Not my thing, we spend most of our time looking for wild animals and wilderness beauty. But that doesn’t mean you should pass it up, it is on the way to Yellowstone.
If you go to the Tetons, try and stay at the Gros Ventre CG for a nite, (no hookups). We saw lots of Bison and Moose. Go around the loop at Jenny Lake and there should be lots of Elk, depending on the time of year.
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mrhddh
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I really thought that KKnowlton's reply was some of the better pieces of advise that I have seen in a while. I would caution that Salt Lake and Yosemite are just too far south. Assume you will be back and can see them later.
In addition to Yellow Stone and the Grand Tetons, Glacier-Waterton is well worth the visit and easy to get to.
My biggest problem when vacation planning is overplanning. More is not necessarily better. Leave some time to just decompress during the trip. Enjoy your trip...next summer will find us on Vancouver Island!
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The Oregon State Parks along the Pacific coast are some of the nation's best!
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kenuck
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While I would second the vote for Yellowstone and Glacier, check the weather and roads. We were in Yellowstone the first week of May this year and while the snow made everything very picturesque it also meant some areas were not open (South to the Tetons and the NE entrance). We wanted to see the Going to the Sun highway in Glacier but it was still closed the last week of June. We also got caught in a blizzard in eastern WY on the 10th of May - not a lot of snow but cold and windy.
That said it's a great time of year to travel - snow on the mountains, fields are green and lots of flowers (and not too many people).
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olyjan56
Port Angeles, WA
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I have found that State CG's have a lot more ammenities than Nat'l Pk CG's. Also, quite a few of the county parks have hook ups, showers and such.
That said, as you're driving around, don't forget Olympic Nat'l Pk in Washington State. In May, the Hoh Rainforest should be lush and beautiful. There's a nice campground with lots of sites right on the river. No hookups or showers available, but still worth the trip.
On the north side of the peninsula I would recommend Salt Creek County Pk. There aren't any sites without a nice view and most of them have hookups. Also showers at most of the bathrooms.
Have a great trip! Sounds like fun.
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catkins
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I agree about Oregon State Parks - some of the BEST you will find. However, if you are there during weekends in spring or anytime in the summer, you will need reservation made WELL in advance. Check their website out and find when reservations can be made - something like 9 or 11 months is advance.
Oregon Coast is spectacular and in many places you are driving along the coast with a wonderful view. Washington, not so. Oregon coast is a favorite place.
Mount St. Helens visitor's center is well worth stopping at. Tells the story of the eruption and rebuilding and is amazing to see the pwoer of Mother Nature. HAve a wonderful trip
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frmAloha
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I also recommend Yellowstone, but at that time of the year, be prepared for the possibility of snow. And don't miss Craters of the Moon. It's terribly hot in summer but should be great in the spring. If concerned or just curious, you can check out their websites for information regarding average temps.
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