Questions tagged [oregon]
Questions regarding visiting state of Oregon in the United States.
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Where's this road in front of mountains, near Joseph Oregon?
I took this pic around Joseph, Oregon, USA - but can't remember exactly where. Can someone please geolocate this on google maps?
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Which EV roaming networks are important for rental EV travel in Washington, Oregon, and California?
I am going to rent an electric car in British Columbia, and take a brief road trip through Washington state (USA). Future trips might take me through Oregon and California. I do not own or use an ...
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Why does Google Maps say that driving from San Francisco to Seattle via Portland is 30 minutes faster than driving from San Francisco to Seattle?
I read the following ETAs:
GMaps: San Francisco to Seattle: 13h23min.
GMaps: San Francisco to Seattle via Portland, Oregon: 12h55min.
Why does Google Maps say that driving from San Francisco to ...
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Hiking from Tillamook Trailhead to Indian Beach Trailhead
If I start hiking at Tillamook Head (Seaside, OR), will I be able to Indian Beach Trailhead (Cannon Beach, OR)? If so, is it feasible (or are there some hindrances, like the trail turns into a bog ...
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Bus between Cannon Beach, Oregon and Oswald West State Park
Google maps show this route but I can't see any bus stops in Oswald West State Park in the street view. The website of the organization that runs this bus also doesn't list any stops between ...
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Can I walk along the ocean from Cannon Beach, Oregon, to Hug Point or Adair Point?
Satellite view on Google maps suggests that I can go to the Hug Point but not past it. Or does everything depend on the tide?
If so, and if this isn't considered offtopic, then how to determine when ...
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Travelling to areas affected by wildfires
Is there a way to know two weeks beforehand whether it's safe or desirable to travel to an area currently affected by wildfires?
I have a holiday booked in Northern California and Southern Oregon ...
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Camping in WA/OR during the off-season
Next week, my girlfriend and myself are renting a car and driving from Seattle to Portland (we are visiting from the UK). Despite the current rainy weather we would love to go camping along the way. ...
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Camping in Oregon during the August 2017 eclipse
I'm planning a family trip to Oregon for the 21 August Eclipse this year. I'd like to head inland where the weather is likely to be better (e.g. around Madras): naturally, most if not all of the ...
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Is it possible to get to the Proxy Falls in Oregon without a car?
I do not drive but I would like to see these falls. Is this possible somehow?
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Can I drive in Oregon with an International Driver's license from Iraq?
I have an International Driver's license issued in Iraq which is still valid, and I am a refuge here. Can I drive a car in Portland, Oregon?
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Strategies for finding short hiking trails near a driving route in the Pacific North West?
Shortly I'm planning a drive from central Oregon up to Seattle. It's a longer drive than I want to do without stopping, but I have all day to do it. My plan therefore was to stop at several points ...
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Traveling along the West Coast of the USA along U.S. 101 using public transportation
I am current living at Vancouver. I am aiming to cross the border next week and travel all the way to San Francisco along U.S. Route 101, which goes along the coast.
Are there buses/coaches/trains or ...
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Travelling to Bend, Oregon from Portland in winter
I will be travelling from Portland (more specifically Hillsboro (Tanasbourne)) to Bend, Oregon for a weekend ski trip. I have not done this route before and know of a couple ways via car to get there.
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Crater Lake Oregon - can you sleep in your car at night?
I'm looking at driving to Crater Lake from Portland. I don't have a tent, so I'm wondering if I can sleep in my car overnight there?
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Do you have to book motels in advance on a road-trip?
I am planning a road trip from seattle to crater lake, oregon. I want to know if I have to book motels in advance? ideally i don't want to do this because i don't know how much distance i will be able ...
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Travelling for the May 20th eclipse in the US - recommendations for a location?
Similar to the question @Droogans posed - "Annular Solar Eclipse - Adak Island, May 2012: Airfare help?", I'm also keen to see this eclipse. I originally thought it went over Vancouver, but it ...
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How does full-service gas work in Oregon?
I'm from a state in the US where all gas is self-service. When traveling to Oregon (where all gas stations are full-service), how does the process work? Do you just pull up to the pump and hand the ...
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Can I drive in OR state with CT license?
I have a driving license from CT (Connecticut), and a vehicle registered with my name in OR (Oregon).
So Can I drive in OR with my CT Driving License? And for how long I can drive?
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