Saturday, May 4, 2013

DISCOVER OREGON before and after the 3rd Annual CCFI Friendship Rally

Over the next few months, I'll be sharing some of the great reasons to travel to Oregon for leisure and recreation time. Not only is it the mother lode in terms of exceptional RV technicians, dealers, and RV related service providers, it is an AMAZING STATE!  

There is a great rally being planned for August 21-25, the Country Coach Friends 3rd Annual Friendship Rally in Albany, Oregon. Over 300 motorcoach enthusiasts will gather at the Linn County Events Center, just following the Family Motor Coach Association's NW regional rally. It's a great time to come to Oregon: Learm more about rally memories to be made at www.countrycoachfriendsincorporated.com

In the meantime, here are some recreation suggestions for OREGON FUN found at http://traveloregon.com/ask-oregon/



Mt. Pisgah in Eugene is a great place to take dogs and go hiking. For an easier hike, look for the arboretum trails. If the weather is right there are some creeks in the parking area that a dog could play in.

Tryon Creek Trail near Portland is dog-friendly and just friendly, in general.

The coast is very dog-friendly with lots of hikes and even yurts that pets can stay in with you.

Cape Lookout South Trail near Tillamook is a great example of the Oregon Coast’s wide array of dog-friendly hiking trails.

Cape Perpetua’s Giant Spruce Trail: This trail is one of my favorites on the coast.

Eagle Cap Wilderness: Hurricane Creek near Joseph is a dog-friendly hike in the northeast of Oregon.

This book is a really good reference for hikes with dogs: http://www.mountaineersbooks.org/Best-Hikes-with-Dogs-Oregon-2nd-Edition-P705.aspx   Happy travels! Answered by Cari Soong, Ask Oregon Outdoor Adventure Expert on March 28th, 2013

We have a day and night to get from Portland to Eugene, what could we see on our way?
I am the AskOR Willamette Valley expert and I am happy to give you a few suggestions for enjoying our gorgeous region! If you would like to wine taste or if you are in to seeing some of the most beautiful country in the world, take hwy 99W out of Portland south all the way to Eugene. On your route, enjoy our small towns and villages and know that in each and every one of them you’ll find something good to drink and delicious local food to enjoy. You’ll be going right by the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum near McMinnville: http://www.evergreenmuseum.org  If you have ever wanted to see the Spruce Goose, this is its home!
Traveling further south along this route, you will come across my favorite place for local beer and food in Amity, OR at The Blue Goat Cafe: http://amitybluegoat.com  
Corvallis is a bustling town home to Oregon State University. Take the campus tour if you’d like or take a hike! A favorite Oregon hiking trail Mc Donald Dunn Forest: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cf/recreation/trails.php  I hike here a few times a month and there’s always something new to see.
In Albany enjoy their darling downtown area before heading again south on to Eugene again via hwy 99. A few tidbits about Albany… they happen to boast the most in number and varied styles of historic homes and buildings in the entire state of Oregon! Worth a stop for some photos of the gorgeous vintage abodes and a trip to the Albany Carousel Museum and studio is awesome: http://albanycarousel.com
A few places to dine in Albany:
Well… this is my short list. This could keep you busy far longer than a day and a night. Hope you enjoy your planning and your trip. Thanks for your question! Answered by Debbie Lusk, Ask Oregon Willamette Valley Expert on November 8th, 2012



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