Coggers, I am looking for some advise for touring in the PNW. I have a personal goal of visiting all 50 states before my 50th birthday, 38 to date with 4 years to go. Three states left on the list include Oregon/Idaho/Montana. What better way to visit than on a motorcycle.
As you can tell, I don't know much about this area other than what I can gather from folks that have been there. But my plan as it stands today is this: FYI, will have wife with me, so no camping on this trip. I like to keep the days aroudn 300 miles or so, or push to 450 if it is a lot of high speed interstate.
I have a buddy in Spokane, so I am planning on visiting him on the last day of the trip (or maybe first) so one day will be a bee-line from Portland to Spokane, 350+ miles will use interstate, but I noticed that OR Highway 14 on the north side of the Columbia looks nice too.
There will also be a day from Kalispell to Spokane 300 miles or so, avoiding the interstate.
Going to the Sun road is on the list as well, so my plan would be an early start to avoid the RV crowd. I am sure there are better less traveled roads.
Other possible sights, but not required
Mt. Saint Helens
Headwaters of Missouri River (I live about 2000 miles downstream from there)
Lolo Pass (Seems to be a favorite)
So, any thoughts from those who know?
Thanks!!!
As you can tell, I don't know much about this area other than what I can gather from folks that have been there. But my plan as it stands today is this: FYI, will have wife with me, so no camping on this trip. I like to keep the days aroudn 300 miles or so, or push to 450 if it is a lot of high speed interstate.
I have a buddy in Spokane, so I am planning on visiting him on the last day of the trip (or maybe first) so one day will be a bee-line from Portland to Spokane, 350+ miles will use interstate, but I noticed that OR Highway 14 on the north side of the Columbia looks nice too.
There will also be a day from Kalispell to Spokane 300 miles or so, avoiding the interstate.
Going to the Sun road is on the list as well, so my plan would be an early start to avoid the RV crowd. I am sure there are better less traveled roads.
Other possible sights, but not required
Mt. Saint Helens
Headwaters of Missouri River (I live about 2000 miles downstream from there)
Lolo Pass (Seems to be a favorite)
So, any thoughts from those who know?
Thanks!!!