r/PacificNorthwest • u/wizofoz057 • 6d ago
Traveling to the PNW
I love Seattle's vibe and the beauty of Mt.Ranier, as I have traveled to the PNW for work many times. From the Space Needle and Mopop to hiking the Grove of the Patriarchs, I really enjoy what I have seen.
I am planning a summer trip 9-12 days, flying out from NJ to Oregon? or Seatac?
I would love to take in a few National Parks, maybe span from Oregon to Vancouver. Stay in a vrbo for a few days to chill and enjoy the surroundings but do some driving and stay in a few hotels to make it all work.
Trying my best to pack in as much as possible, but again, get a few days to enjoy it and chill somewhere and not make the vacation a nonstop sprint.
Where are the must sees for the family that hasn't visited the west coast? What towns are a can't miss? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
edit: to add insight, itll be July/August and we'll be traveling with a HS and MS aged children. They have done some 6,7 mile hikes, but that is NE hiking, which tends to be flatter.
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u/laurie0905 6d ago
If the Johnston Ridge Observatory is opened back up by then (there was a landslide that closed the road), I find Mt St Helens to be an interesting visit. The movie in the visitor center is informative and there are some hikes. I also like to stop at the Forest Learning Center is also a good place to stop along the way for some nice views and a talk with a docent about what’s happening with logging these days.