Science Abuse Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 How bad is the drive? Mt Saint Hellens is open to climbers as of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 just fly, it might even be cheaper if you search for a deal. Gas there and back plus tolls, and the possibility of a flat tire/something breaking/wrecking is worth it to me. Plus not to mention all the hotels/food you'd pay for while driving, just take the 4-5 hr plane trip instead of the weeklong drive, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 or load up the wagon and take the oregon trail. be sure and buy lots of bullets, the hunting is the fun part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I always died forging rivers, my family wasalways long dead from disease. Flying would be cheaper for me, but consider: *Gas will be split between two people. Two tickets = More then gas *Getting around in Oretgon = rental car = money *No hotels needed, we drive hardcore. Powernaps in shifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snredrum Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I knew someone that drove out there. They had to replace their transmission on the way. I think it took them 4 or 5 days but they stayed at hotels at night. Also, isn't gas more expensive on the west coast? And if you are worried about transportation when you are there...they have pretty good public transportation. But, Oregon is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I need to get from Portland to Mt St Hellens, via Jacks Resteraunt...basicaly the middle of nowhere. I'm afraind that no trains pass that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snredrum Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 haha, yep. I think you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I made it from San diego to Columbus in 3 days basically you take 80/90 and once your past IA speed limit is 70 but at night we were doing 95 100 and getting pasted by semi's. Nebraska is painful to drive through there is nothing but open field with the actual cow. It should be a 4 day drive if you do 800 to a 1000 miles a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Screw that, drive. The money you can save driving != the time wasted driving. You could work a day and make up the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 My brother moved to Oregon a few years ago. My sister and her husband followed him out there and helped take his stuff. It is a LONG drive. I remember them saying that it was something they are glad they did once, but would never do it again. If you really enjoy driving and have a reliable car then go for it.. But also consider into your decision the days you are losing with the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 If you really enjoy driving and have a reliable car then go for it.. But also consider into your decision the days you are losing with the drive. ehhh I ngot one of those, the love of the drive. I have considered the total 4 days (of 9) lost driving, that sucks. Anyone here 25 years old, with a questionable driving record? Whats it cost to rent a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 i drove to oregon, then down to cali it was a fun drive, except paying for gas i was in a motorhome - a smaller one there's plenty to do along the way my goal was to go to the rainforests in washington/oregon but i ended up having the most fun in the badlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 The drive isn't bad at all. Man a lot of you must NEVER do road trips..... I took the trip for like 6-summers straight (Texas-to-Iowa-to-Oregon and back) when I was younger. If you have two drivers, it's even easier. I would recommend renting a car so you don't have to take your own. That's some serious mileage to rack up and if your car isn't in good shape, it isn't worth it. You can rent a car for between $200-300 for a week with unlimited mileage. Make sure you get the unlimited mileage... If you plan your trip right, you can see a lot of cool stuff on the way. I would also recommend getting out to the Oregon sand dunes and renting some 4-wheelers. That's a fun time launching the dunes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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