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I think I'm getting set for a trip from Gresham, Oregon to Spokane, WA early next week. My son works in Portland, but he spends several 4 day stints in Spokane from time to time. I want to visit him Monday-Wednesday of next week while he's there, June 17-19, maybe Thursday as well. Kind of last minute as he wasn't 100% sure his trip was going to pan out.
1) perhaps a little late and a long shot, but I figured I'd ask: any cb1100 owners in the Grand Coulee, Kennewick, or Yakima area that might put up with an overnight guest for Wednesday the 19th? I'd be happy to return the favor at any time if a rider wants to come through Gresham/Portland area.
2) would like to visit the Grand Coulee dam: any recommendations?
3) I've been told or have read about a beautiful don't-miss ride somewhere in western Idaho...is it hiway 12?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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#3 - Yes, US12 in western Idaho, don't miss it. It winds along the Lochsa River and up and over Lolo Pass towards Missoula. I think the sign says "Curves next 77 miles." Well worth going out of your way to ride it.
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(06-14-2019, 03:51 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: #3 - Yes, US12 in western Idaho, don't miss it. It winds along the Lochsa River and up and over Lolo Pass towards Missoula. I think the sign says "Curves next 77 miles." Well worth going out of your way to ride it.
Ahh, that's it, thanks...I had in mind it was close to the Washington / Idaho border, but that's a bit farther out there. Have to see how it plays out.
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I imagine there are a bunch of great roads further west towards the WA border, but I can't speak for them. However, north of Missoula, if you ever make it that far, is MT 37 ("Lake Koocanusa Scenic Highway") from Libby, MT to Eureka, MT. Beautiful road!
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(06-14-2019, 12:00 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: I imagine there are a bunch of great roads further west towards the WA border, but I can't speak for them. However, north of Missoula, if you ever make it that far, is MT 37 ("Lake Koocanusa Scenic Highway") from Libby, MT to Eureka, MT. Beautiful road!
I originally was just going to spend one night with my son, then come back the following day--he has hotel room. But then I thought, what's the rush, I'm off the whole week, why not 2 nights with him, or even three if he can stand me. But I would like to make it back by Thursday night because I'm supposed to pick him from the Portland airport. But so could my wife. Hmmmm
