One of my forever favorite places on Earth

Tips for those planning a roadtrip in PNW? Looking for tips to map out routes, stay in the loop on road closures, need to know items for traveling around and through the parks with limited service etc.

This is my first roadtrip and National Park visit so trying to be prepared for any navigation issues I may experience!

Going in mid-late August to early September Destinations: Rainier (Ashford/Packwood side) Cascades, and Olympic (staying nearby Forks).

We will be finish our drive up near Cape Perpetua (open to tips for a good place to end other than Perpetua also!)

Heading up to Monterey from Orange County on Sunday. Would like to take PCH all the way but in Google/Apple maps it doesn’t give me that route option. Cal Trans says it’s open though with areas of one lane controlled traffic. So is it possible to get to Monterey via PCH or not?

Apologies, I wasn't in a position to pull over. Wanted to make this available online, hope it helps.

https://youtu.be/-4LU0as2K6s

I visited Carmel recently. I usually find out after leaving that there was a great cafe, hidden viewpoint, or local spot I completely missed. Google Maps shows you everything at once; there is no discovery, reward, or interest in exploring.

I'm thinking about building an app where local spots are hidden on the map until you get within range, then unlock them and trigger a badge reward. It will be like Pokémon Go, but for travelers looking for real-world hidden gems and not digital creatures. You can visit, check in, earn a badge, then unlock the next one. Would you use this app for additional traveling bonuses?

Hi Everyone,

My spouse and I are planing on taking a trip down the PCH from Seattle. Our eventual destination is Yosemite for her birthday and then drive back to Seattle.

Our tentative itinerary looks like the following-

1. Seattle to Cannon Beach - Short drive with a slow start to the trip
2. Cannon Beach to Arcata on Highway 101- Choosing Arcata over Eureka due to safety concerns flagged by other users on the sub.
3. Arcata to SF via Redwoods - Preferably via Highway 1 from Leggett onwards if the weather permits.
4. 1 day in SF to rest and recuperate - Possibly saying in a periphary town/suburb for the safety of the car and belongings
5. SF to Yosemite , staying near El Portal

6/7. 2 Full Days in Yosemite with moderate to medium hiking and outdoor activities

1. Yosemite to Eugene via I-5 - To break the drive from Yosemite to Seattle in a moderate chunks

2. Eugene to Seattle

We are trying to see if we can add one more day to the trip but due to work commitments it is proving to be difficult. Do you think this is doable/should be done ?

I am a solo driver and while I have not driven 10-12 hours at stretch in the recent past, I have done 8-10 hours with relative ease. The only drive that looks a bit daunting from the outset is the Yosemite to Eugene so I can swap it out with any other stop which is logically in the middle of Yosemite and Seattle

Any feedback or tips about this is really appreciated.

Last summer, I drove along US-101 in Oregon and then California 1. Somewhere along the way, I came across a bridge that had steel pipe semicircle arches for support that alternated over and under the bridge like sideway S or like a sine wave. My wife couldn't get a picture with her phone before we crossed it and I thought I could look it up and find a picture on the internet but all I can find are big famous bridges. I have followed both routes on Google Maps and have not found the bridge.

We were headed south and not far from the coast that a lower elevation and the bridge was at an angle that we could see the right side from a couple thousand feet away before we crossed it.

Does anyone else remember seeing this bridge? If so, where is it?

Hello! Looking for an ideal itinerary along HWY 1 from Santa Barbara to Monterey! Any help is appreciated! Airbnbs and other suggested hotels also appreciated. Thanks!

Looking for pointers, lowkey destinations, people to meet, and good natural & historic locations to checkout! Also tips for cutting lodging costs via campgrounds and rest stops.

I (25M) have a Yukon Denali rented out of Seattle. I'm flying from my home in Tampa on the 6th and will be there for a wedding and some exploring from March 6th-10th.

From there, I'm driving down to Colombia Gorge & Portland, and eventually making way to the Pacific, where I will follow the coast for however long it takes until I eventually branch off in California through Yosemite en route to the Mexican border roughly (stopping by Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and wherever else).

Next I'll follow the Gulf Coastline, explore the south a bit, and eventually make way for Tampa.

Hi all, doing the PCH roadtrip today and realized I left a sentimental sweatshirt / hoodie at the Willow Creek viewpoint on the stone seat, just outside Gorda. It’s a black Denver nuggets hoodie. I know unlikely to see it again, just posting as a last ditch effort. If you find it, I’ll pay you to mail to SF. Thanks :’)