Help me plan three days between Oregon and San Francisco: in particular, Crater Lake, the Redwood National/State Parks and a route down highway 101 to SF.
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posted by andrewesque
on May 30, 2013 -
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I am thinking about taking a canoe trip down a local river, the Willamette, in Oregon. The river is a national water trail, and has some excellent documentation on camp sites and conditions between the starting and ending points we want to travel.
How can I best prepare for this trip given I've mostly done water trips in supervised groups.
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posted by diode
on May 24, 2013 -
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I am having trouble getting my insurance company to issue an SR-22 to the Oregon DMV so my license isn't suspended.
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posted by mokin
on May 13, 2013 -
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We are a couple in our mid-50's and are looking for some specific things in our next move; more temperate weather than the North East where we are now; progressive thinking people, good food and a thriving food scene, ability to buy a house for less than $350K, low property taxes ( less than $5K) within driving distance (45 minutes is the max) to a major airport and open-minded people.
We are both entrepreneurial and active, love the outdoors and nature and want a small yard for a garden and to be near some kind of water be it a large lake, river or coast.
We are considering Portland Ore. or Durham NC. We are still working and work for ourselves.
Anyone have an opinion on either or both?
posted by privatechef
on Apr 29, 2013 -
25 answers
We're celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer (yay!) and we're trying to find a place to stay for a week in the western/northwestern US to celebrate this milestone. The catch is that this destination needs to be some place new to us. A few other particular requirements below the fold.
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posted by mosk
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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My dad is turning 70 and we're trying to schedule a three night stay in Oregon somewhere as a surprise for him. Unfortunately, almost everything in Portland is booked the weekend in question (May 17th) as the Rock and Roll half marathon is happening. We need other ideas for places that would be fun for my folks and for my children....give me your best ideas!
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posted by purenitrous
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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I'm road tripping thru the Pacific Northwest. I'll be vetting bookstores for my upcoming book tour in Boise ID, Bend OR, Eugene/Corvallis OR, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Spokane WA, and Missoula MT — and any towns in between that warrant it. :-) I'm hoping y'all might have bookstores to recommend!
Aside from Auntie's in Spokane and Powell's in Portland, I'm relying on Yelp — but I'd much prefer your
personal recommendations for bookstores that host
author events, have a great
vibe, and friendly
staff.
posted by silusGROK
on Apr 22, 2013 -
24 answers
A friend's toddler is in the pediatric ICU in a Portland hospital for the foreseeable future, possibly several weeks. They live in McMinnville. A group of us would like to set up some kind of food delivery and/or housecleaning help for them over the duration, both for the parents who are basically living at the hospital and for the family friend and older kids who are at home in McMinnville.
Constraints: none of us is in McMinnville, so we need something that can be arranged over the phone or the internet, but we do have folks in Portland who may be able to help out for hospital runs; food needs to be vegetarian.
posted by looli
on Apr 16, 2013 -
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At the end of August, we are going on a 9 day road trip through Oregon (round-trip from Seattle). The plan is to start on the east side of the Cascades, visit Bend and Crater Lake, arrive in Ashland (for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival) and head north along the coast on the way home. Any suggestions on what to visit and where to stay?
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posted by ShooBoo
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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Since learning to sign paint is one of my biggest dreams, what's the best way to get some on-the-ground instruction here in the Pacific Northwest? I have a great library of resource books for traditional sign design and showcard layout, but I really want to take a basic hands-on class/tutorial that will teach me the nitty gritty of equipment and process.
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posted by redsparkler
on Feb 23, 2013 -
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My 40th birthday present to myself is to run away for several days by myself to indulge in restful solitude, nature walks, spa treatments and room service. I live in Oregon and am considering the coast, but could also be talked into Washington/California, or places other than the beach. Price is no object, but would prefer it to be within driving distance of Portland. Requirements and preferences within...
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posted by lilnublet
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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How to finance home renovation?
I am an absentee co-owner of a property on the West side of Portland, Oregon. My brother and I own it outright, but I'd like to make a plan on the finances of improving it. Neither owner lives in Oregon.
Cry me a river, right? But I need help.
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posted by Glomar response
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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How soon should I book a small car in advance for a 7-day trip to Oregon beginning Dec 1 in Portland?
posted by parmanparman
on Nov 18, 2012 -
10 answers
Does public transportation between Corvallis, OR (or Albany) and Portland, OR exist? A bus that ran at least a few times a day would be great, but I can't seem to find one. I know about the hut shuttle but I am looking for something less expensive.
posted by long haired child
on Nov 3, 2012 -
5 answers
I need to buy health insurance in Portland, Oregon and I'm wondering if there are any professional guilds or Freelancer's Union-type groups that sell health insurance.
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posted by jeb
on Oct 23, 2012 -
1 answer
Where to live in Northern coastal Oregon? Vernonia? Astoria? Manzanita? Portland with a wicked commute?
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posted by jennyjenny
on Oct 17, 2012 -
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I'm thinking of relocating to the Pacific Northwest USA for the climate and scenery, though I've never been before. I have 4 days to visit next month, and am having trouble deciding between Portland and Seattle as a base of exploration.
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posted by iamisaid
on Sep 25, 2012 -
31 answers
Recommend me your dermatologist, gynecologist, and GPs in Portland, OR.
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posted by ansate
on Sep 17, 2012 -
6 answers
So. I need to move and live with my best friend. We are looking to move west in the USA. She suggested southern Arizona and I suggests Oregon. We thought Cali might be good, but are open to pretty much anywhere.
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posted by fuzzysoft
on Sep 5, 2012 -
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Northern California and Oregon Coast road trip questions: specifically a place to stay on the coast within 2 hours North of San Francisco, advice on Sonoma and where to camp on South and Central Oregon Coast!
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posted by sinical
on Aug 22, 2012 -
12 answers
Fastest breakfast on the northbound way out of Portland (OR)?
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posted by zvs
on Aug 21, 2012 -
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Me and the wife will be flying out to Portland, Oregon roughly six months from now to check out the city to see if we want to relocate. We were thinking of not renting a car and just using light rail to get around, since good public transportation is a major factor of why we want to relocate. How good or bad of an idea is this?
posted by AdamOddo
on Aug 5, 2012 -
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Last minute honeymoon--need input on the most awesome, strange, memorable places to stay on our road-trip between Seattle to Portland, and then down the coast to San Fran. Other "must see" advice is most welcome.
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posted by fillsthepews
on Aug 3, 2012 -
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Portland, Oregon. Bend, Oregon. Salt Lake City, Utah. These are possible destinations for my family as we embark on an end-of-summer roadtrip. Help us decide!
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posted by gracious floor
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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Moving to Salem, OR in about a week. Big "getting-there" stuff is covered; now looking for any and all tips to make this the initial move-in and adjustment period as painless as possible -- give me your new-to-Salem-fu, please!
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posted by genehack
on Jul 31, 2012 -
4 answers
Where can I find decorative, collectible knives (not necessarily handmade) in the Portland, Oregon area?
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posted by Somnolent Jack
on Jul 29, 2012 -
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Have you hiked both Table Mountain (in Oregon, USA) and Mt. St. Helens? How much more difficult was Mt. St. Helens?
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posted by jeb
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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In the late 90s in Portland, Oregon, there was an AM radio program called the Saturday Morning Rock Show (if I'm remembering right) on (maybe) 1010 AM. Ran for 3-4 hours or so. Switched to Sundays at one point, then back to Saturdays I think, and then was gone. For most of their time they only played local Portland bands.
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posted by curious nu
on May 18, 2012 -
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We are going on a trip to the Northern California Coast and Oregon. I want to stop in Walla Walla Washington on the way to Portland because of the onions and wine tasting bars downtown. Is there any other local food worth a detour on a road trip vacation?
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posted by JayNolan
on May 15, 2012 -
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Coos Bay, Oregon. AskMeFi has previously discussed driving through but what to do when you have a weekend (mostly to yourself) in Coos Bay?
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posted by TomSophieIvy
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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I'm heading out to Oregon in mid-April for a conference, but I'm taking four extra days in front of the conference for a nice, solo vacation. I'm mostly interested in day hikes to see ecologically interesting things and relaxing a bit. What should I do and where should I stay?
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posted by buttercup
on Mar 29, 2012 -
9 answers
Oregon to Texas Roadtrip: which is the better route, down through California/AZ/NM or through Utah/NM?
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posted by mokin
on Mar 26, 2012 -
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How do I determine whether to purchase vacant land next to my house? 1/3 of an acre in western Oregon, $15,000, but no utilities.
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posted by Happydaz
on Mar 25, 2012 -
18 answers
Portland, OR mefites: Looking for neat-o birthday dinner recommendations in your fine city for this weekend.
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posted by area.man
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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Traveling from Seattle to Southern California with three dogs... looking for places along the road where we can stop and play!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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We're coming out to Portland, OR in early may for the HP Lovecraft film festival. We have been before, but I'm wondering (a) where to stay and (b) what's new in the past 3 years.
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posted by JoanArkham
on Feb 24, 2012 -
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Driving from Minneapolis, MN to Portland, OR at the end of the week. Looking for suggestions on what to do along the way. Bonus: Yellowstone for a day?
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posted by JaiMahodara
on Feb 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Things to do and Places to eat in Seattle, Portland and in between?
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posted by WizKid
on Jan 31, 2012 -
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