As an ocean lover, I highly recommend a trip up the Washington coast. It has a more rugged coastline than Oregon. Since swimming is pretty much out of the question, (way too cold) the sandy beaches of Oregon get pretty boring for me. We don't frequent the Rainier/St. Helens area, so don't know anything that stands out. As far as the Columbia gorge/river along I-84, there are several state parks along the the freeway. That said, it's NOISY! Trains are running all night/day blowing horns and rumbling engines. I suggest going inland from the freeway for better camping.
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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