Pacific Northwest advice? - DPChallenge Forums

08/03/2006 02:07:24 AM · #5

Originally posted by margiemu:

how many dpc people are out this way anyway? I only know of Art and Beetle in Seattle, but I assume there are others?

There are others - caba is another one.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

08/03/2006 02:01:47 AM · #6

Multnomah Falls is a quick jaunt 30 minutes east of Portland. It is literally a hundred yards off the freeway and so makes it a hard waterfall to pass up. In fact that little stretch of 4-7 miles has at least 3 easily photographed falls.

margiemu

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/03/2006 01:52:19 AM · #7

how many dpc people are out this way anyway? I only know of Art and Beetle in Seattle, but I assume there are others?

eckoe

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

08/03/2006 01:50:25 AM · #8

hehe, that trip that you're taking to do it all would take 8.4 years for me. I couldn't do everything that I'd like to see in that time. Hell, I'm having trouble seeing everything in CO with enough time, not to mention getting myself up to WY enough, and then I've only been CLOSE to Yellowstone and the Tetons over the last 6 years I've been out here.

The good news is, no matter how you cut the list that's generated here, you're sure to see something beautiful.

PhilipDyer

08/03/2006 01:48:49 AM · #9

Thanks Art, and thank you, Faye, for your many attempts to tell me about some more places to see. Actually, I didn't know about that wildlife park and more waterfalls can only be a good thing!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/03/2006 01:46:21 AM · #10

Faye Pekas

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/03/2006 01:45:12 AM · #11

Phillip, if you are headed West toward Roseburg from Crator Lake, to get back on I-5, you should head to Winston and go to the Wildlife Safari. It is a wonderful drive through animal park and you can get some great wildlife shots. On the drive from Crator Lake be sure to stop at Diamond Lake too.

On that same scenic drive there are lots of waterfalls and great shots of the Umpqua River to see also.

Stop at a little community called Glide and go to the Colliding Rivers Viewpoint. It is the only spot in the US where two rivers come together head on.

Enjoy your trip:)

Faye Pekas

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/03/2006 01:43:51 AM · #12

oops.. let me try again

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 01:45:37.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/03/2006 01:43:09 AM · #13

Originally posted by levyj413:

I saw on the news that they recently re-opened the mountain for hiking. I believe they're allowing 100 people per day, by permit.

Faye Pekas

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/03/2006 01:42:36 AM · #14

PhilipDyer

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

08/03/2006 01:39:53 AM · #15

Wow, JB, that's an extraordinarily kind offer! I'll be travelling by myself, actually. Let me take a look at my travel details and I'll send you a PM tomorrow. Thanks!

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

08/03/2006 01:25:19 AM · #16

Phillip - how many of you will be traveling together? I live in Anacortes and have a small guest house (a large room with bath really) that I could offer you while here. My wife and I l;ove company so it would be no bother. I should be around, and the room should be availble, most of the second half of August and all of September. Right now we have a Chinese teacher staying but he leaves on the 14th. Our location is within walking distance of town and has easy access to Island Adventures for wahle watching, the San Juan Island Ferry and a great side trip no one has mentioned, Mt. Baker's Artist Point.

Let me know and maybe we can make it work.

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 01:26:38.

PhilipDyer

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

08/03/2006 01:17:08 AM · #17

Yowza! I go put my daughter to bed and when I come back, I have 5 more days' worth of photos to take. ;-) This is all such great info that is really going to help make this a wonderful trip. Thanks, everyone!

levyj413

Nikon D7100

08/03/2006 01:06:59 AM · #18

I'll put in a second vote for Mt. St. Helens.

At least 10 years ago when I was last there, you needed a permit to hike up the mountain, but they were plentiful on weekdays. If you like hiking, it's a terrific way to see it. I don't know whether hiking is currently allowed, though, given the recent volcanic activity.

I'll put in a second through 99th vote for Crater Lake. It is quite simply one of the most spectacular sights I've had the pleasure of experiencing. And I'm lucky enough to have been there twice. Take the boat out to Wizard Isle, a cone that's grown up through the lake.

For great mountain shots, drive up to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains. For a nice short hike, go to Ozette on the Pacific coast - 3 flat miles on a boardwalk, with tidal pools at the other end. It's in the little spike of Olympic Nat'l Park that goes out to the coast.

Dungeness Spit on the northen end of the Olympic peninsula is also a good spot for tidal pools.

Have fun!

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 01:07:47.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/03/2006 01:03:44 AM · #19

Wow, that Pacific Northwest place is really sounding great. I hope I get a chance to see some of it some day. :D

ladyhawk22

Sony DSLR-A700

Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for the Sony

08/03/2006 01:00:20 AM · #20

Lake Tahoe is very beautiful!! If you do Tahoe, make sure to see Emerald Bay...which is the prettiest part of the lake in my opinion :-) There's also a beautiful castle there that has a really nice tour if you have the inclination for such things.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/03/2006 12:38:29 AM · #21

Originally posted by Dr.Confuser:

... Puget Sound at sunset. Gorgeous views of Seattle ...

If you're over by the Olympic Peninsula, it might make sense to take the car ferry from Bremerton back to Seattle -- not something too many get to experience anymore. A but of a pain and a bit pricey -- but better than waiting 45 minutes in line for a 2-minute roller-coaster ride at an amusement park.

On the drive to Bremerton, you might have the chance to stop by Gig Harbor -- the "Carmel of the Northwest."

Message edited by author 2006-08-03 00:44:52.

Dr.Confuser

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/03/2006 12:26:11 AM · #22

You might find a tour of the Boeing 747 Assembly Plant in Everett interesting. No photos allowed, however. Book reservations on the web.

Plan dinner at Snoqualmie Falls Lodge overlooking the falls. Beautiful, romantic setting.

It's a little cheesy but take a ride to the top of the Space Needle. Marvelous observation deck there and a rotating restaurant.

There's a nice Argosy cruise of the Seattle harbor (Elliott Bay). Or possibly take the cruise to Blake Island for a traditional native american salmon dinner complete with drums, folk dance, ... Both depart from the Seattle waterfront.

Several nice photo vantage points of Seattle: Kerry Park on Queen Ann hill, Seacrest in West Seattle.

Consider a Seaplane tour of Puget Sound at sunset. Gorgeous views of Seattle and the San Juan Islands.

Anyway, more food for thought.

caba

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/03/2006 12:15:14 AM · #23

Don't forget the Redwoods along 101 in N. California. About 30 miles south of Eureka there is the "Avenue of the Giants", just a side road from 101 that takes you thru some amazing huge trees. There is plenty of places to pull over and walk in the meadows and stand next to the giants.

Beetle