fixin to take a month long trip....

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Gulf Coast of Texas to Seattle and back.......

Heading up, I will be seeing some friends in central Tx and than I will be going through my Dad's home town of Muleshoe Texas into Clovis NM.....and will meander my way through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, eventually to Seattle....planning on taking about two weeks to get there.....

Heading south after my obligation in Seattle.....I will go through San Fran Cali to Sunnyvale where my brother lives.....anyone know a great route from Seattle to SF?

Then to So Cal to see Aunt/Uncle and cousins (one who is a Secret Service Agent....But I doubt she has gotten involved in the prostitution scandal ).....I can make it back to Tx from there.....

But any suggestions for my trip would be greatly appreciated.

I had anticipated seeing my oldest in AZ on my way back.......but she is moving back to TX and hopes (after a couple of classes)......to go to Medical School......







Joel

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue

Heading south after my obligation in Seattle.....I will go through San Fran Cali to Sunnyvale where my brother lives.....anyone know a great route from Seattle to SF?

I would say take the straight route, but I don't think that will get you there. Hey, how about taking the high road?

But any suggestions for my trip would be greatly appreciated.

But seriously, I would suggest you take I90 out of Wyoming up toward Missoula, MT. Great scenary and if you drink coffee, this is a great place to warm up for the Seattle area.

Take US 93 North toward Kalispell. Somewhat barren area during the winter, but you will pass through a couple of wildlife refuges including the National Bison Range, up around Flathead Lake, where I understand the fishing is supposed to be excellent.

Whitefish is a nice little town where it seemed like every shop and restaurant had a resident dog, and a nice little brewery (as if I wouldn't know where they are). Just to the North is Big Mountain, large ski area, and North of that is Glacier National Park.

If you need to head West, drop back down the Flathead and pick-up 220 to the I90 toward Coeur D Alene and Spokane and across WA to Seatte.

If you have a spare 4-5 days and a passport, you may want to consider continuing North on US 93 out of Whitefish and head to Banff. This is some of the most beautiful section of the Rockies I have ever seen. If you have ever seen the movie, Last of the Dogmen, this is where much of it was shot. Lots of "hot springs" along this route. Take CA 1 West and drop down through Surrey and into WA and Seattle

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue

...anyone know a great route from Seattle to SF?

How much time do you have?

If you have the time, take US101 south through WA and OR until you get to Leggett, CA, then branch off on Cali Highway 1. You'll drive through redwood country and have GREAT coastal scenery. Stop a lot for views / pictures. This is not a drive where you stay in your car.

If you have the time, I also recommend the drive south of Sunnyvale. Take Hwy 17 to Santa Cruz, and then back on Hwy 1 to Carmel. The 17-mile drive is worth the charge, and you can stop at Pebble Beach Golf Club for lunch overlooking the ocean and the golf course. The drive south out of Carmel through Big Sur is also worth it if you have the time.

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by Dakota

How much time do you have?

If you have the time, take US101 south through WA and OR until you get to Leggett, CA, then branch off on Cali Highway 1. You'll drive through redwood country and have GREAT coastal scenery. Stop a lot for views / pictures. This is not a drive where you stay in your car.

If you have the time, I also recommend the drive south of Sunnyvale. Take Hwy 17 to Santa Cruz, and then back on Hwy 1 to Carmel. The 17-mile drive is worth the charge, and you can stop at Pebble Beach Golf Club for lunch overlooking the ocean and the golf course. The drive south out of Carmel through Big Sur is also worth it if you have the time.

A few weeks......those are both great suggestions Mike and Tom.

I had planned to spend a week or maybe a month in Arizona with my oldest.......but she has decided to move back to Texas and try for Med School instead of her Masters in Engineering.....and she will be gone in June when I come through.

I hope she makes it.

Joel

She still has at least one course to qualify for the MCAT........

Thanks.

BTW.......I will be leaving after my middle daughter graduates........

[Andy]

Joel....if you do come back through Arizona and the Phoenix area...let me know...perhaps we can get together for a beer or dinner or something.....

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

Joel....if you do come back through Arizona and the Phoenix area...let me know...perhaps we can get together for a beer or dinner or something.....

....like a deuce with the worse two Co-ed teams in the area?

Take your uniform, Joel.

[Texas Aggie]

If you want to go to Alcatraz in SF, you better book NOW. I enjoyed it when we went there a year or so ago.

Can't help you with specific routes, but if I were you, I'd hit San Diego and the 4 corners area coming back. Grand Canyon, even for a day or two, wouldn't be a bad idea either. Plus, if you did that, you can map out a route via interstates on the way up and hit Muleshoe on the way back.

[Rita C]

Sorry about your experience in Seattle! They usually have a reputation for being very friendly! But it has been a cold dreary spring. maybe they weren't at their best.

Whidbey Island would have been the place to go for your best chance at seeing eagles.

I'm surprised you ate vegetables off the street. Didn't they have plates? Hope you washed them first!

Rita

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Sorry about your experience in Seattle! They usually have a reputation for being very friendly! But it has been a cold dreary spring. maybe they weren't at their best.

Whidbey Island would have been the place to go for your best chance at seeing eagles.

I'm surprised you ate vegetables off the street. Didn't they have plates? Hope you washed them first!

Rita

I was highly satisfied with the freindliness of the people.....except for that one park.

I think Chicago has some of the nicest people around.....others think not.

I did notice in Northern Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Eastern Washington.....I was addressed as...."Sweetie, Babe, Darling, or Honey".......I usually only expect that in Deep East Tx, West Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.........

Not done on the Gulf Coast of Tx......but I always get a grin when I hear it........

Joel

I did get to see these though.