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I've never been to Oregon and will be taking a little road trip starting in Portland this August. I'm trying to figure out if we want to fly in/out of Portland or fly into Portland and out of San Francisco. I'm tempted to keep it simple and loop back to Portland. [more inside]
posted by retrofitted around Newport, OR at 12:39 PM - 8 answers

I will be driving from San Diego to Los Angeles in mid-August and am wondering where I should stop along the way? Sites not to miss? Leaving San Diego at 8am and arriving Los Angeles maybe around 6 - so I have time (figure that gives me about 5 hours of 'stops'). Have never spent any time in the space North of San Diego and South of Laguna, so mostly interested in that area.
posted by UMDirector around United States at 10:36 AM - 14 answers

A company I would very much like to work for some day has its headquarters in Pittsburg... and a firm onsite/hybrid attendance policy. I'm curious about what it would be like for me, a lifelong SoCal girl, to move to Pittsburg. Hopefully I'd be working with a yearly income of about $180-200k. What culture shock might await me?
posted by The Adventure Begins around Pittsburgh, PA at 12:06 AM - 20 answers

My pup loves to swim, so I'd like to take her on a short beach vacation. I haven't been having a ton of luck finding places. [more inside]
posted by UndergroundNebula around United States at 11:15 AM - 5 answers

This is sort of a funny question since I have family in Dallas and have gone there my whole life but I'm wondering whether I could have a fun vacation weekend there. [more inside]
posted by less-of-course around Dallas, TX at 9:45 AM - 2 answers

I'm thinking about a solo trip to Fire Island this weekend, and wanted some pointers/tips. [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude around Town of Brookhaven, NY at 1:56 PM - 8 answers

A friend of mine is going to be attending a multi-day event in Healdsburg, CA. in June. They are trying to figure out the best way to travel from San Francisco airport to Healdsburg, CA for the event, and then to travel from Healdsburg to Berkeley, CA after the event. What's the best (most time efficient and cost effective) way to do this?
posted by eaquestions around California at 8:58 AM - 9 answers

I'm heading to Last Vegas this month for work and want to eat healthy. I'm limited to $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner, including tip. No alcohol. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by Toddles around Las Vegas, NV at 9:24 PM - 6 answers

What's fun to do and where's fun to stay in Reno? We are a middle aged mom and young adult child; queers, nerds, enjoy history, fun facts, stuff that we won't see at home.
posted by latkes around Reno, NV at 8:38 PM - 5 answers

Oregon now has a few different designated dark sky parks for stargazing. This summer I would like to plan a trip to camp out under the stars. [more inside]
posted by forkisbetter around Oregon at 9:24 AM - 1 answer

Please give me your suggestions of places to stop and spend anywhere between 2-6 hours, places to spend the night. We're looking for awesome nature, hiking with a view, picturesque areas. Cute unique towns are good too. No beaches unless there's unique nature stuff to explore. Happy to venture away from I95 and explore more inland than along the coast even if the drive takes longer. So if you have favorite places anywhere along the way, please suggest them. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo around West Whiteland Township, PA at 11:46 AM - 12 answers

My sister and I live on opposite ends of the country and want to meet halfway for a sisters weekend. We have very fond memories of Colorado from a long ago family vacation, and have booked our flights to Denver ... only to realize neither of us knows squat about the area. Also, due to schedule wackiness, we're going over the 4th of July weekend. Whoof! [more inside]
posted by DingoMutt around Colorado at 8:49 PM - 6 answers

I want to go to Phoenix in the summer. I’m looking for a website that lets me compare flight information if am flexible on when exactly this happens. [more inside]
posted by ficbot around Phoenix, AZ at 5:39 PM - 7 answers

For an art project, I'd like to look at and photograph a lot of seaweed, and take home a bit of it. Where can I find abundant seaweed washing up on the beach in June, in or near New York City? Ideally accessible by public transit, but it doesn't have to be.
posted by moonmilk around New York, NY at 5:55 PM - 1 answer

Where, in the continental U.S., could one find a cabin or bed and breakfast on a river where it is a certainty one could watch beavers at work, either directly from the place or a short hike away? I do not want to disturb the beavers.
posted by tiny frying pan around United States at 5:14 PM - 21 answers

We're planning a very exciting family trip from the UK to the US Pacific Coast in July-August this year. On the agenda is to drive down the PCH/Highway 1 from SF to LA stopping off in Big Sur and San Luis Obispo. But Hwy 1 is currently closed - is it safe to book accommodation now on the presumption it will reopen by August 2024? [more inside]
posted by melisande around California at 8:31 AM - 13 answers

Looking to rent a smallish RV in Reno in mid-July. Seat/sleep 3. If you have personal experience, positive or negative, with any RV rental agencies in Reno, would you share it please?
posted by bricoleur around Reno, NV at 6:21 AM - 7 answers

I'm arriving in Chicago by train and it looks pretty straightforward to get from Union Station to my hotel by bus according to google maps directions but I haven't ridden a city bus in ....30 years? Hold my hand? [more inside]
posted by Jenny'sCricket around Chicago, IL at 4:25 AM - 17 answers

A little late to the game here but I posted previously with a plan for plane travel but we came to Dallas by car instead. So, I need ideas for where to go on the East side of town to have a good view of the eclipse, and I need help figuring out how early to leave our hotel to get to that side of town to avoid being stuck on the interstate somewhere when the eclipse starts. We are staying at The Colony.
posted by crunchy potato around Dallas, TX at 9:32 AM - 10 answers

A friend of mine is going to be in Barre, VT, on Monday for the eclipse, but he has to attend a virtual meeting (the final thesis defense of a student!) from 10-11:30am. He is hoping to find a corner of a non-profit or other space not too far from the historic district of Barre in exchange for donating to the organization. He is also happy to do the same for someone's living room. All he needs is a chair and some internet. We'll keep an eye on responses her, or you can memail me or email him at lmiratrix@g.harvard.edu. Many thanks for any hot tips!
posted by spindrifter around Barre City, VT at 7:51 AM - 5 answers