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Driving from Denver to Portland and have a question
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:24 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:24 am
Looking to take 5 days, or so. Would like to venture up into Wyoming and Montana, before heading West through Idaho and into Spokane, Walls Walla, and then into Portland. We don't mind going a little off the beaten path for a great destination. The idea is to drive a half day and end up in some place fun and hang out for the rest of the day.
My question is where to stay in Wyoming and Montana. Thinking Casper, but know nothing about it and the internet pics aren't that great. Montana choices are Billings, Bozeman, or Helena.
My question is where to stay in Wyoming and Montana. Thinking Casper, but know nothing about it and the internet pics aren't that great. Montana choices are Billings, Bozeman, or Helena.
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Posted on 6/20/18 at 3:23 am to Jax-Tiger
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My question is where to stay in Wyoming and Montana. Thinking Casper, but know nothing about it and the internet pics aren't that great. Montana choices are Billings, Bozeman, or Helena.
Casper is cool if you are looking for a hotel and Applebees. (I am looking at moving there so I am not knocking the place in general, just as a tourist destination given the other regional options)
Pinedale and Jackson, Buffalo and Sheridan. Depending if you want BIG MOUNTAINS and lots of tourists or big mountains and not many tourists. All four are towns with enough to keep you entertained for an afternoon. Jackson probably the most popular, Pinedale the least, and unless you were looking to hike into the Winds I would probably skip Pinedale). These are all a few hours farther drive than Casper though.
Sticking to I-90 Bozeman and Missoula are both cool place to stop, Bozeman being more trendy and Missoula more hippy.
C'ouer d'Alene is a great stop. Lots of neat restaurants and bars along the main drag by the lake. The lake is beautiful, reminds me of Tahoe in the 80s. Sandpoint is a smaller lake town not far north.
These are just recs if you are looking for a city along the interstate that is worth hanging out in for a day. If you are looking for specific activities (hiking, fishing, art, whatever) maybe some others can chime in.
I am curious why you mention Casper, Billings, and Helena. Just because they are on the highway and about 4-6 hours from the last destination? Something cool in those towns I am overlooking?
Posted on 6/20/18 at 6:34 pm to Jax-Tiger
You’re thinking all wrong.
From Denver, get west as fast as possible, THEN go north.
I’d do Denver to Jackson hole in a day (7-8 hours). Stop in beautiful Steamboat Springs if needed. Anything less than that is pure shite. Eastern Wyoming and Montana basically suck arse.
From Jackson Hole take your time getting to Bozeman. It’s better than Billings.
After that head to Whitefish for a scenic detour and then over to Spokane.
Enjoy my friend. You’re living life
From Denver, get west as fast as possible, THEN go north.
I’d do Denver to Jackson hole in a day (7-8 hours). Stop in beautiful Steamboat Springs if needed. Anything less than that is pure shite. Eastern Wyoming and Montana basically suck arse.
From Jackson Hole take your time getting to Bozeman. It’s better than Billings.
After that head to Whitefish for a scenic detour and then over to Spokane.
Enjoy my friend. You’re living life
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:57 pm to IllegalPete
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I am curious why you mention Casper, Billings, and Helena. Just because they are on the highway and about 4-6 hours from the last destination? Something cool in those towns I am overlooking?
Haven't been to MT since I was a kid. Those are just cities on the way that are at good stopping points.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:59 pm to bayoubengals88
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From Denver, get west as fast as possible, THEN go north.
Thanks for the advice. I'll check it out. I may be putting some miles on the car.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:31 pm to Jax-Tiger
Don’t underestimate 60 mile stretches of gravel road in NW Colorado/NE Utah It’s an adventure you won’t forget! Make sure you have gas and enjoy the solitude!!
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:42 pm to Jax-Tiger
I loved boise, world center for birds of prey was really cool. Lots of cool bird watching along the snake river.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 6:08 am to bayoubengals88
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You’re thinking all wrong.
From Denver, get west as fast as possible, THEN go north.
I’d do Denver to Jackson hole in a day (7-8 hours). Stop in beautiful Steamboat Springs if needed. Anything less than that is pure shite. Eastern Wyoming and Montana basically suck arse.
I couldn't agree with this more.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:17 am to 8thyearsenior
Would you recommend going West on I-70 or I-80?
Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:34 am to Jax-Tiger
There are essentially two options to get the most out of Colorado scenery and be somewhat conscious about time:
1) take I-70 west to Silverthorne and travel north to Steamboat via Hwy 9. This trip will offer stunning views of the Front Range on I-70, will travel parallel to the jagged Gore Range once you turn north, and will cross Rabbit Ears Pass just south of Steamboat. All phenomenal driving, and not terribly slow.
2) Take I-70 as far west as Rifle and head north on Hwy 13 toward Meeker. This is some interesting terrain to be sure as you follow the hog backs, but not as scenic. However, you will have the option to get into some extremely remote locations if you go through the corner of the state near dinosaur national monument. We saw a sign that said “no gas next 162 miles”...so that was fun in its own way.
If you go this route you’ll reconnect to civilization at Hwy 191 in northern Utah and southern Wyoming. I highly recommend driving Hwy 191 as you gain elevation and can see full 360 vistas at nearly every turn.
Then hit Rock Springs at I-80 and go north to Jackson Hole. We did this in a day from Aspen.
1) take I-70 west to Silverthorne and travel north to Steamboat via Hwy 9. This trip will offer stunning views of the Front Range on I-70, will travel parallel to the jagged Gore Range once you turn north, and will cross Rabbit Ears Pass just south of Steamboat. All phenomenal driving, and not terribly slow.
2) Take I-70 as far west as Rifle and head north on Hwy 13 toward Meeker. This is some interesting terrain to be sure as you follow the hog backs, but not as scenic. However, you will have the option to get into some extremely remote locations if you go through the corner of the state near dinosaur national monument. We saw a sign that said “no gas next 162 miles”...so that was fun in its own way.
If you go this route you’ll reconnect to civilization at Hwy 191 in northern Utah and southern Wyoming. I highly recommend driving Hwy 191 as you gain elevation and can see full 360 vistas at nearly every turn.
Then hit Rock Springs at I-80 and go north to Jackson Hole. We did this in a day from Aspen.
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