There’s nothing…I mean nothing more spiritually fulfilling than getting up at the crack of dawn on a summer’s day, getting in your car with a full tank of gas, and a grocery bag full of snacks. Grab a friend (or two, or three…) and hit the open road. A Pacific Northwest drive is the perfect way to get away from it all.
A good road trip is where ALL things are possible; the world is your oyster and you alone are in charge of your destiny. Am I getting too philosophical? Well, that’s because road trips really do mean that much to me. Whether you are traveling to an old familiar town or exploring brand new territory with nothing but a map (okay a GPS, sheesh…) and no firm plans (those trips are the best kind!) road trips embody the American dream.
In the Pacific Northwest, the possibilities are practically endless. But I have managed to give credit where credit is due, and pull together some great road trip articles. These are specific itineraries and loose guides from other travel bloggers as well as a couple of my own posts. These will whet your appetite to get out and get you thinking about your next great American road trip! Or at least have a lovely armchair staycation as you read on! These should satisfy most any Oregon Washington road trip itinerary.
Here are some Oregon road trip ideas:
OREGON
The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip
Central and Southern Oregon Road Trip Itinerary
Take a Tasty Road Trip through Wine Country
WASHINGTON
Northwest Washington Road Trip Itinerary
Deception Pass and the Northern Olympic Peninsula
One thing I have learned in my many road trip adventures is to NOT make detailed plans beforehand. Leave time for the spontaneous (and of course any roadblocks you encounter along the way.) But do have a loose idea of where you want to go and a handful of places you want to experience. And don’t forget to talk to the locals for recommendations! They are your best bet for having the ultimate road trip vacation.
From a scenic drive in Washington State to finding the best-kept secret on a dirt road in Oregon (dive bar, anyone?), these suggestions should get you well on your way to an epic Pacific Northwest road trip. Grab a friend (even if it’s just your dog), pack a bag and get out on that open road!
