The charm of that rainy weather was wearing off, and by the time I was back in the USA, the clouds were no longer picturesque. This is a bit confusing. Unfortunately, it down poured after that, so we headed back to her house. I did not realise just how quick this would book up and the only rooms left are a room without a bathroom. had a vacay with out kids in over 10 years, so this was much needed! Boise is just about 60 miles from the Oregon-Idaho border. Routing by HERE 2021; Improve this map; Remove Ads. Population: ~ 580,000. Take a look at this itinerary to see what I'm talking about, http://www.goaheadtours.com/cgy/national-parks-canadian-rockies-glacier-yellowstone. This volcano explosion was like a 100x bigger than Mount St. Helens! First full day of fun! Want to escape the rainy days at the mountain Multnomah Falls is one of Oregons most impressive natural landmarks. If Its easy to forget Waterton Lakes National Park. "A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean (audiobook), Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Education Center, "Empire of Shadows: The Epic Story of Yellowstone" by George Black. Eat & Drink:Stretch your legs and grab a cold drink or a bite at the Galena Lodgein Galena, a community-owned homebase for skiers and hikers in the Boulder Mountains. During the winter months, ski the 335 hectares at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort or ride snowmobiles on nearby trails. 7. US 87 goes from Idaho to Montana and connects to US 287 after you enter Montana. The squiggly line was Washington 821 through Yakima Canyon. It took about an hour to drive around the lake. It makes for one of the most epic road trips there is - this 12-stop itinerary is one of the best ways to do it right. The town of Pomeroy offers a nice break from the drive through the Palouse in southeastern Washington, but its best Rocky Point Trail is a fairly easy hike on the west end of Lake McDonald, that leads to a couple Johns Lake is probably one of the least interesting and most disappointing hikes in Glacier National Park. Town:In the city of Billings, see the carefully maintained treasures of Moss Mansion or the Yellowstone Art Museum. I only hit a tiny portion, but I plan on coming back to see the rest. Good. I had been watching that website daily for the past couple weeks hoping the road would open. There are many different areas of the park with a lot of diversity. Theres a ton of different Redwood areas and we only saw a little bit, but it was INCREDIBLE!!! Again the weather was not cooperating and it was very cloudy. The rim trail can be picked up from the northern terminus of Washington Street, next to the Visitor Center, or in Shoshone Park. I drove the treacherous curves a bit more quickly this time, but still stopped to gaze at the incredible eastern side of Glacier National Park. If you're an outdoor lover, you must squeeze in one day in Grand Teton National Park into your Seattle to Yellowstone road trip. And of course, I got rained-on again. Spend a day at the lake, where you can rent everything from paddleboards and kayaks to jet boats and pontoons or book a lake cruise. Rates start around $100/night. Yellowstone's southern most exit is 76 miles from the Grand Tetons northern entrance. Breakfast: Breakfast at The Kneadery in Ketchum, a rustic eatery with Rocky Mountain-inspired takes on traditional dishes like benedicts and omelets. Seattle Day! If you're not an outdoorsperson, visit during July or August to take in the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre 's season. Montana has so much to offer - including its crown jewel, Glacier National Park - and we've designed the perfect 10-day Montana road trip itinerary through Western Montana, complete with details to help you plan each step of your trip. Thanks to the late-season snowstorm (which dumped the snow that was keeping GTTS Road closed), many of the trails in Two Medicine and other areas were soggy, muddy, or outright flooded altogether. Stay: The suites and private cabins of Stanley High Country Inn have a rustic aesthetic adorned with modern touches. And its super crowded!! Im honestly not sure we would have had the time anyways. Get an early start for a driving day that will take you to Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Today, I'll take you on a road trip from Bozeman, Montana, to Bismarck, North Dakota, to Rapid City, South Dakota, and then on to Cody, Wyoming, before heading for a stop in Yellowstone National Park back in Montana. 6. And, I had to cover a lot of ground. These will affect your timing. BUT, you can absolutely visit Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas in a different season. Portland. Most of the day was spent on the Oregon Coast. Good food and a patriotic theme, you could tell he was a The Columbia River Gorge area in OR (NE of Cannon Beach) is full of easily seen waterfalls. My comment is simply you are driving 6-7 hrs west to head to Seattle for a day, back to Portland then east again to La Grande. Its supposed to be beautiful, maybe next time. The all-inclusive rates start at $260/night for adults, $225/night for kids under 17. On my way to Spokane, I saw a bear running in a field!! Idaho - Ketchum/Sun Valley/Stanley area in the southern part of the state are popular destinations. I would head straight to Jackson and Tetons then on to Yellowstone and North toward Missoula and Seattle. Wyoming is where the untamed spirit of the West opens your mind and invigorates your senses. Set out on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile historic highway that will take you past mountains like Mt. A must see city in Pacific Northwest! Eat & Drink:Tuck into a massive burger with all the fixins at The Savage Grill in Salmon. Your email address will not be published. We ended up staying here a couple hours longer than planned since it was cold and rainy. I drove back to Longview after dark. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Hi, I see your pretty new and you've posted this on 4 state forums. huckleberry lemonade! As trails go, it was okay, and as waterfalls go, it was alright. 2. Summer season is the busiest season for traveling within the United States; July and August are by far the most crowded times in most national parks, and the months when hotel rooms are the most expensive. Day 3 Day in Seattle, WA One day to tour main highlights. Just what I needed after being in a car and plane for hours. From I-90 just south of the Montana-Wyoming border, you'll have your pick of two scenic drives that start on US 14: the Bighorn and Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway is a roughly 200-mile route across the Bighorn and Shoshone national forests on the way to Cody, while the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Highway heads toward Bighorn Lake on US 14A. You are welcome to join us on the Wyoming forum for more detailed advice. I could have stayed on US 2 for the drive to Glacier National Park, but instead I chose a route that looked more scenic on the map. It was good, not as good as the huckleberry but still good. Southern Pacific 4449, St. Louis-San Francisco 1522, Santa Fe 3751, Spokane, Portland and Seattle 700 and Milwaukee Road 261 steam locomotives to operate excursions over their rails . I know that doesnt work for most, but my husband tolerates me. The ultimate road trip planner to help you discover extraordinary places, book hotels, and share itineraries all from the map. Mountain States sub-region (Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, new Mexico, and Utah). Notice. Started the day early with breakfast at Franks Place on Quick note, we decided on a Pacific Northwest road trip so we could visit my son who was playing for a drum corp in the Seattle area. You can read more about it here. Or try your hand at fly fishing on the Logan River. We did Twin Falls to The Dalles last year. I don't know exactly yet what days we will be there until I can fill in the blanks. Town:Take a break with a history lesson in Livingston, Montanas railroad museum, the Depot Center, or the Yellowstone Gateway Museum, which has exhibitions on the regions natural and cultural past. About; Roadtrippers Plus; Magazine; Contact; Help; Did you know: If you use the Roadtrippers . Call that an 8 hr day if we allow for a few delays and time to eat lunch. Relief map of Oregon's downhill ski areas. Grizzlies, geysers and big, open skies: a US road trip through 3,000 kilometre of Big Sky country . That was it. We generally notice more availability after the winter holidays, so start looking again in January and you will be able to get lodging within the park with en suite bathrooms. Relaxing in a hotel in Spokane, getting up early and seeing a bit of this city and then driving towards La Conner going through the North Cascades National Park via the east entrance. Interstate 84 runs directly through the Gorge on the south side of the river and you'll take this interstate when driving to Yellowstone NP. Its a beautiful desert landscape Ritzville is a small town along Interstate 90 that makes for an interesting stretch-your-legs stop. Trip length: 500 miles, about 8 hours of driving. It looks like there is more to see that way and if we travelled there that way first I would feel like I needed to move on quickly to get to Yellowstone and not enjoy it so much. Purple Haze was a must do! We havent In 2006 I headed on into Idaho, then cut across Oregon to get back to Portland. Nature:Natural beauty surrounds you as you drive north through Grand Teton National Park. Take a self-guided walking tour through the neighborhoods 19th-century dry goods stores, hotels, and churches to get the backstory of what was once a remote outpost of the Wild West. I understand why so many people consider this to be the 'heart' of Glacier, with some of the best trails, and best views. Do: Glacier National Park has more than 700 miles of hiking trails to do solo or with a Glacier Guide. Another must do that should be on every Pacific Northwest road trip! The Grinnell Glacier hike is arguably one of the best hikes in Glacier National Park. Once there, my route was simple: take Highway 14 eastbound, for most of the rest of the day. Eat & Drink: The log cabin Sawtooth Luces serves quality comfort food with solid vegetarian options. I only made one worthwhile stop, at the Center of the Universe in Wallace, Idaho. Enough to have its own post as well. I could have made the trip quicker, by driving up to I-90, then cutting across Washington and Idaho. There are also three suites in the Main Ranch House. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); on Pacific Northwest Road Trip in 10 Days. Day 3 Day in Seattle, WA One day to tour main highlights. Do you plan to spend the morning in Seattle, the afternoon in Portland, or perhaps see something like Mt. moss lake, l9ng, grand teto, coay, auinault. I almost said the Disney phrase when I got on Please stand clear of the doors Finally got to see the iconic Space Needle. Its in an older home by a river. Abbreviations: WY. Knowing that, and having explored the west side of Glacier National Park the previous afternoon, I decided it would be best to circle around the park and check out the east side. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail had a washed-out bridge above Ptarmigan Falls, so I made the falls my turn-around point. St. Helens on the way? Though this trip is all in good fun, if you're easily spooked or traveling with small children, you might want to hold off. Road maps of the Western United States region. I spent way too much money in that lavender gift shop. Eat & Drink: Dig into traditional Mexican eats at the stylish restaurant and agave bar, The Camino. Gorgeous!! We walked around town until the ferry was ready to leave. It took a while to get out of the traffic mess of Portland, but eventually I made my way across the Columbia River and into Washington. The national park in Washington State offers spectacular backwoods hiking and camping opportunities. Appreciative residents live among it all in manageable yet exciting cities and towns. You get to decide how much time to spend anywhere. for breakfast. It was still kinda foggy, but it made for some cool pictures with the bridge. Missoula (is Helena worth a diversion?) It just seems like a lot of backtracking. Our itinerary took us through the iconic national parks with a number of must-see stops on the way to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming! Rent a kayak or SUP in Woods Bay, go for a swim, or fish for trout and perch from shore. Stay: Book a night at the historic Belton Chalet, an iconic early 20th-century lodge, for $145 in the spring/fall and $185 in the summer. Unfortunately, due to devasting wildfires in that area earlier this month, the area probably won't be in its best dress. Its in a train car! You follow the Columbia River, which divides Oregon and Washington, until you pass Boardman, Oregon, at which point you will follow I-84 south through the Eastern, Oregon towns of Pendleton, LaGrande, Baker City, and Ontario as you enter Idaho. up.it was an ungodly hour. 4 hr driving day. If this road isnt on your list of all-time best scenic highways, it should be. The southern Highway 20 is a quicker route, but the northern passage is much more interesting. Out here, the landscape is dense with national forests and national monuments lauded for their stunning beauty and cultural histories, not to mention three separate national parks: Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton. When here, turn onto Yankee Fork Road and drive down it for about 20 minutes. Your itinerary involves huge geography with lots of driving but minimum NP time. I will be back. This place was amazing! Thank you all for your responses. Its less than an hour up the road. I do so agree about reconsidering your plan and reversing the loop for all the good reasons already given. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. The water is all from rain and snowmelt. Use tech to your advantage. While Montana 37 was pretty, US 93 was somewhat boring and filled with traffic. Try it out now for free! Redwood National Park was up next! Please may I ask for help regarding our itinerary!! We stopped for lunch at the cutest quirkiest place in Shady Grove called Macs Diner. a little over 4 hrs of driving, so that gives you some time to tour along the Gorge on the way. I bought way too many souvenirs, so we had to buy another suitcase to get everything back home.whoops. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Do: In the winter, the town of Red Lodge draws thousands to its well-loved ski resort, Red Lodge Mountain. The Bonanza and Custer Ghost Town is situated on the western edge of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. With sunset still hours away, I wasn't ready to quit -- so after checking into my hotel, I drove over to the coast, to see the famous shipwreck half-buried on the beach at Fort Stevens Park near Astoria, Oregon. Washington 14 parallels Interstate 84 and historic US 30 -- both of which are on the Oregon side. We use cookies on koa.com to help improve your experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits, troubleshoot how the site operates, and learn more about how koa.com is performing. It was perfect. There are two routes to consider: Head slightly south first for a visit to the shortgrass prairie of Thunder Basin National Grassland, or head toward Highway 90, which passes through . 10 . and that was pretty cool. This unique, looped road trip will take you on a magical adventure to numerous enchanting waterfalls including Multnomah Falls, Salt Creek Falls, and Tamanawas Falls, among others. It passes through spectacular scenery, traveling over the Continental Divide in Montana, through Old West towns and on to exciting cities. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Glacier National Park, Montana North Cascades National Park, Washington Mount Rainier National Park, Washington Olympic National Park, Washington Crater. If youre traversing southeastern Washington, Clarkston will be the first sizeable city youve seen in several hours. Then it's long roads around the "edges" with drives into the interior. Road trip: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Amigurumit Weekend getaway to Twin Falls Idaho where there are waterfalls, kayaking, hot springs, hiking, and more! Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Click here for all the details. Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho Panhandle and its lakes, Hells Canyon and US-12 from Missoula area to Lewiston ID are some Idaho highlights. Required fields are marked *. 13 Places; 01:02; 26 mi; Trip Guide; 10 things to do on a Western Wyoming road trip. The mountain-to-mountain route. We drove through Olympic National park towards Port Angeles. Detour:A disaster at a nuclear power plant in 1961 left Atomic City a virtual ghost town. Breakfast: Have a seat or take your coffee and breakfast to go at Market on Front, a bustling cafe and artisan market downtown. I got there 15 minutes before it opened for the day. After dinner, belly up to the bar at the Million Dollar Cowboy, an iconic Western dive. I'm guessing the birthday is September 10?! I had no other plan. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-72743563', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');car. Powells Books and VooDoo Donuts were the must dos here. If you dont intend to stop at Craters of the Moon, see similar lava formations at the bite-sized Hells Half Acre just south of town. Why not start by looking at top questions on top right and you'll see some sample itinerary's and good things to do. Route 66 - how long do I need and where should I stop? This is what I have so far: Day 2 Sandpoint, ID drive to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is really just a half-day, since my plane landed around noon. was still freaking early, so I just headed to wait in the parking lot for my If this was us, we'd be getting tired by now. If the timing was right I would have loved to kayak around this beautiful lake. It was the shorter route, for sure (although still a long drive), but it was the same route I had taken during my 2006 trip. I had pie, ice cream and With a few hours to go before sunset (the days are incredibly long in late June, this far north), I gave myself an ambitious goal. DAY 1 & 2: DRIVE TO MISSOULA, GOLDBUG HOT SPRINGS, AND IDAHO FALLS. The hubbys ankle was still bothering him. Unfortunately, it down poured after that, so we headed back to her house. As I checked out of my cabin, I had reached the end of my reserved accommodations for this trip. Portland, Oregon to Richland, Washington - Saturday, 227 miles, 3 hours Our first destination on our road trip from Portland to Yellowstone was going to be the National Park itself, but the distance from Portland to Yellowstone would have involved between 762 and 829 miles, and a minimum of 12 to 13 hours driving, without stops, depending on . About Wyoming: The Facts: Capital: Cheyenne. This is another must do in the Pacific Northwest! When I arrived, it was too early to check in, so I headed on into the park. What about driving straight to Yellowstone on the 10th (in the afternoon) with a one night stopover somewhere? Do: Explore the ghostly remains of Garnet, an early gold mining town, or soak up some culture at the Missoula Art Museum. Day 1: Travel to Riggins, Idaho by way of Boise We started our Idaho road trip from Boise to Glacier National Park in Montana with a stop in Riggins, Idaho. They also do overnight pack trips in the neighboring national forest. Eat & Drink:Fill up with a ham gobbler sandwich, French dip, or chef salad in Choteau, Montana, at the roadside Outpost Deli. This road trip felt like we did something without actually doing anything. At Lewiston, I drove up the Spiral Road -- an historic section of US 95 that includes dozens of hairpin curves, to climb the mountain north of town. There are 13 campgrounds at Glacier National Park but the one at Kintla Lake is a bastion of solitude and beauty ($15/night). What are safety concerns and precautions when experiencing nature in North America? Here are my thoughts without knowing where you've been or seen before. My plan was NOT to drive all night to be in La Conner, Washington the next morning, so I dont recommend it! So cool! My philosophy for travel is fit in as much as I can, because I never know if Ill get back to the area. Beginning in July each summer, Mount Bachelor offers scenic chairlift rides from the West Village base area to the Pine Marten Lodge at 7,775 feet. Apart from that, the rest of the trip is completely flexible. I hiked to the "L" and beyond, then came back and sat on the "L" for a while, and thought about dinner. I probably stayed here less than an hour. Near the end of my day, I had made up enough time that I decided to treat myself to some two-lane roads: one was straight as an arrow, the other was a very squiggly line on the map. Wrapped around the southern banks of Payette Lake, McCall is a charming mountain town packed with outdoor adventure for any age or level. Flying out hopefully 8th or 9th and returning on the 28th or 29th depending on which (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Tips for foreigners: Renting or buying a vehicle in the USA? Largest cities: Cheyenne, Casper , Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Green River, Evanston, Riverton, Jackson, Cody, Rawlins, Lander, Torrington, Douglas, Powell, Worland, Buffalo. I checked into my motel in Columbia Falls, then spent the rest of the day on the west side of Glacier National Park. Idaho (ID), is blessed with some of the country's most majestic scenic landscapes. Nothing was open, because it North of Many Glacier, I turned off onto Highway 17, the Chief Mountain Highway -- named for the prominent peak that stands watch over the road to Canada. North Cascades National Park is located about 3 hours northeast of Seattle. Day 4 Seattle, WA drive to Portland, OR 3 hrs of driving. Just outside town, step into the ancient past at Pictograph Cave State Park which boasts more than 100 rock paintings in three easy-to-access caves. At Gild, a brewpub on the Hip Strip, find three separate floors of fun, each with their own bar and atmosphere. I flew to Spokane solo, rented a car and then headed towards Whitefish, Montana. Do: This dude ranch in northeastern Wyoming is one of Americas first. Many regions continue to see high infection rates and deaths, while many states and counties remain under varying stay-at-home orders. Are you thinking of visiting Glacier? Stay: Cozy up in a suite, apartment or townhouse on the banks of a picturesque river at Rock Creek Resort, starting at around $130/night. If it's been a rainy fall, expect to see a little less color in Western Washington, but the mountains and much of the Columbia River Gorge are generally less effected by rain. Idaho - Really Shoshone Falls is not much this time of year so a waste of time in my opinion. Like between 40-50 hoursthe Pacific Northwest is huge! RVshare now offers one-way rentals, an unprecedented development in the peer-to-peer rental space. Day 4: Hike in the Sawtooths & Soak in a Hot Spring. The quiet Slough Creek Campground in Lamar Valley is a stones throw from some of the best wildlife-watching in the park ($15/night). What documentation do I require to enter Canada ? My other option would swing widely to the east and south, then eventually end up at Missoula. There were few places to eat, everywhere I went, and with the sun setting so late, I wasn't getting back into civilization until well after 10 p.m. My first visit to Waterton in March, 2012, was snowy and cold. I also knew that Often, I do this to trick myself into longer, tougher hikes. So cool!! But this itinerary has some doozies! As Montana 49 ends, US 89 continues the scenic drive, all the way to the entrance to the Many Glacier area. The 10th is my birthday and if I can I would really like to wake up looking over Cannon Beach but the next main destination is Yellowstone, would the weather allow us to meander back to Washington via Montana after a min 6 days in Yellowstone? Eat & Drink: Get a Montana-style home-cooked meal and a sip (or a bottle) of hand-crafted booze from Josephines Bar & Kitchen and the Glacier Distilling Company next door in Coram. Once again, I had a rainbow following me around. Visit the quintessential Western towns of Cody, Buffalo and Sheridan, linked by stunning drives. *I would have really liked to have stayed in the Inn at Old Faithful. Hiking a couple easy trails was on our agenda, but Patricks ankle was hurting so we werent able. Grand Teton National Park. Sweet Peaks ice cream for dessert. See an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils at the Museum of the Rockies or browse the shops and galleries downtown. Yummy! Instead of taking US 2 from northern Idaho into Montana, why not select this scenic route instead? Made it to Port Townsend for the ferry. Bonus that I got some girl time and hubby time. I had to cover enough ground on Day 1 to make Day 2 possible. While some folks might spend 5 full days in Yellowstone NP, others might see one or two highlights and then leave. Key spots: Cheyenne Old West Museum, Curt Gowdy State Park, Snowy Range Scenic Byway, Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum, Sinks Canyon State Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson. Get your own look at those that frequent this region of Wyoming at the National Elk Refuge on the edge of town. 25th - Spend time in Olympic National Park - whale watching tour. End your night on the town at the Bozeman institutions Rockin R Bar and The Haufbrau House. I set out to hike the Scenic Point trail. I'd picked Idaho, Wyoming and Montana for their legendary, empty vastness: together, they . Besides offering up-close looks at mile after mile of almost completely untouched wilderness, US93 also takes you right through the neon heart of Las Vegas. We would like to spend a few days in Seattle and Portland at the start, aswell as a lake in Montana for a few days at the end. By using this . Next stop, Museum of Pop Culture. I decided on this day, I'd head north into Canada, check out Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, then spend the night in Pincher Creek -- a town I grew quite fond of, during a wintertime stay in 2012. Day 1: (Option 1) Medford, OR to Crater Lake to Eugene, OR. If I am to go ahead and book a room at the Inn at Old Faithful I guess I am going to have to move quick. Ending your trip in Cannon Beach would be a great way to relax after all the driving. Nature:Hike one of the Sawtooth National Forests two national recreation trailsthe Fishhook Creek Boardwalk at Redfish Lake or the Wood River Nature Trail at Wood River Campgroundor take a scenic drive along the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway (Hwy 21) or the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway. Where will you stay this night. The rest of the drive back to East Glacier Park Village was more extraordinary than I could ever express. Suggestions for a South West USA road trip, Suggestions for an East Coast USA Road Trip, Suggestions for a West Coast USA Road Trip. Spokane How long to spend here/around here? This is definitely a day trip in and of itself if you plan on doing any hiking. Took the ferry to Friday Harbor, very cool experience! For your first stop on a road trip from Portland to Yellowstone, consider making a pit stop in the Columbia River Gorge. In order to get over to the coast, I had to take US 12 past Mount Rainier. There was a beautiful lake. This is another scenic drive through Henry's Lake State Park and spans through idyllic houses, bucolic rolling planes and small canyons on your way. My husband and I are planning a 2 week Washington / Oregon / Idaho / Montana road trip in late May / early June starting and finishing in Calgary, AB (Canada). Town: Stop in Greybull, Wyoming, for a look at ancient dinosaur tracks in the painted badlands of Red Gulch and the bizarre rocks that form the geological anomaly, Devils Kitchen. Should I rent an RV to save money on a road trip? During the summer, they run zip line tours over the chair lifts. We went to the Paradise visitor center to get my passport stamped and a better look up the mountain. On the bright side, I ended up in Missoula early enough to hike in two places. Ive Road Trip Fun from VA to WY, MT, Banff, Yoho, Jasper 2023 Northeast Europe Christmas market trip, Road trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco via Los Angeles, OKC to Chandler to Tulsa to Kansas City to Omaha in Mar '23. The straight road was Rosenoff Road, west of Ritzville, Washington. From there, I continued up US 95, the "North South Road" in Idaho, through Moscow, Coeur d'Alene, and eventually Sandpoint, where a miniature Statue of Liberty stands watch over Lake Pend Oreille. Just like the Spiral Road from Lewiston, Idaho, this used to be the main highway for years, until a better road was built (Interstate 82 to Yakima). Day 4 Seattle, WA drive to Portland, OR 3 hrs of driving. However, the area was still beautiful. *Cell reception sucks!!! Our pizza ended up taking to long and we missed it. Even so, driving about 4 hours on day of arrival, jet lagged is not a great plan to me. Rushmore to Yellowstone to experience the West's top national parks and monuments. 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