Northern USA Roadtrip In 48 Days And 9.5K Miles

[cgr]

Was it very buggy in the rainforest? Do you just use regular off for mosquitos?

Not at all.

Worst so far was Voyageurs. Off did not help at all- we came out of there 80% bite/20% skin.

[HudZ]

Not at all.

Worst so far was Voyageurs. Off did not help at all- we came out of there 80% bite/20% skin.

What does that mean?

[cgr]

What does that mean?

Most people tend to have 100% skin in places where there should be skin. We were down to 20%, as 80% of was comprised of mosquito bites.

[EliJelly]

Reached the Pacific, congrats!

[cgr]

Day 21: Friday/ July 5

States: Washington
Miles driven: 43
Total trip miles to date: 4,636
Notable stops:
Seattle- Boeing Future of Flight (fascinating!)
Time Zone: PDT

[YitzyS]

Just a reminder that you are less than 400 miles from the 5,000 mile mark, so maybe put that oil change into your itinerary

[notyettaken]

Just a reminder that you are less than 400 miles from the 5,000 mile mark, so maybe put that oil change into your itinerary

on (newish) toyotas (if that's what your driving, many other brands as well,) its 10k check the manual.

[aygart]

on (newish) toyotas (if that's what your driving, many other brands as well,) its 10k check the manual.

Even old cars are much more mileage when used for smooth highway driving.

[moko]

on (newish) toyotas (if that's what your driving, many other brands as well,) its 10k check the manual.

according to the manufacturer.... Check with any decent mechanic and they'll tell its baloney. Check the oil yourself after 5k and see how dark it is

[cgr]

Day 22: Shabbos/ July 6

Location: Chabad of Downtown Seattle:
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Levitin were away for Shabbos but they still made sure all guests were taken care of with great food and company.
We enjoyed walking around Pike Place Market and the waterfront on Shabbos afternoon.

[cgr]

Day 23: Sunday/ July 7

States: Washington
Miles driven: 56
Total trip miles to date: 4,692
Notable stops:
Seattle
Time Zone: PDT

Ballard/Chittenden Locks





Gold Schnitzel Mediterranean Restaurant

[cgr]

Day 24: Monday/ July 8

States: Washington
Miles driven: 100
Total trip miles to date: 4,792
Notable stops:
Mount Rainier National Park
Time Zone: PDT



Tipsoo Lake:







Sunrise Area:

[cgr]

Day 25: Tuesday/ July 9

States: Washington
Miles driven: 82
Total trip miles to date: 4,874
Notable stops:
Mount Rainier National Park
Time Zone: PDT

Sunrise Area (Mt Fremont):

[Mordyk]

These pics give me a new appreciation for our country.  Thanks for sharing!

[cgr]

Day 26: Wednesday/ July 10

States: Washington
Miles driven: 41
Total trip miles to date: 4,915
Notable stops:
Mount Rainier National Park
Time Zone: PDT

Paradise Area (Skyline Trail)

[Essen est zich]

Seems like you have the perfect weather! BH!

[cgr]

Seems like you have the perfect weather! BH!

To the point where we had perfectly clear skies in Hoh Rainforest...

[notyettaken]

To the point where we had perfectly clear skies in Hoh Rainforest...

I was wondering the same when I was there. The ranger told me that it doesn't rain much in the summer it's their dry season.

[cgr]

I was wondering the same when I was there. The ranger told me that it doesn't rain much in the summer it's their dry season.

Interesting. It's particularly dry in the PNW now so we thought it was related to that.

[cgr]

Day 27: Thursday/ July 11

States: Washington, Oregon
Miles driven: 245
Total trip miles to date: 5,160
Notable stops:
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Columbia River Gorge
Time Zone: PDT

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center




Columbia River Gorge: Bonneville Dam


Columbia River Gorge: Multnomah Falls


Columbia River Gorge: Scenic Overlook