I am driving the I-5 from southern cali all the way to Canada in 2 weeks and I wanted to know if anyone knows of any really cool sights to see on the way up? I want to avoid the PCH at all costs (I hate lights) but will connect up if there is something cool.... anyone have suggestions?
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Why? That sounds like a horrible drive. Why not just fly?Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted
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Oh... I like where you're going with this.Originally posted by RRREDYou should drive up the coast if you're gonna do that. It'll be really awesome. The weather is so nice right now. I'm exactlly halfway between vancouver bc and seattle... Let me know when you're around..
I'll be in that area on monday the 29th. I'll be meetin up with Todd at Wishing the day before hopefully.
I really don't want to do PCH
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The 5 North,
Umm, have a nice drive.
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Originally posted by BradMI am driving the I-5 from southern cali all the way to Canada in 2 weeks and I wanted to know if anyone knows of any really cool sights to see on the way up? I want to avoid the PCH at all costs (I hate lights) but will connect up if there is something cool.... anyone have suggestions?
i live1/4 mile off the exit when you go through sacramento!
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"From Weed there is easy access to a range of adventures in Siskiyou County."Originally posted by the Shemp
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A friend of mine grew up in a city right next to Weed, haha.Originally posted by the Shemp
Northern California is absolutely beautiful, but I tell ya, there are some STRANGE folks up there. I went through a logging city once and couldn't believe some of the stuff I saw. Not one decent house or car in the whole city.Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted
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ive been there 3 times, just awesomeOriginally posted by SlyA friend of mine grew up in a city right next to Weed, haha.
Northern California is absolutely beautiful, but I tell ya, there are some STRANGE folks up there. I went through a logging city once and couldn't believe some of the stuff I saw. Not one decent house or car in the whole city.
i enjoyed your ambush interview, btw
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Originally posted by BradMI really don't want to do PCH
You do not know what you are missing, The CA coast from Santa Barbara up is great. If you like to drive, Hwy 1 thru Big Sur is so much fun. Once you get into OR you might as well work your way to I-5 via 199 to Grant's Pass, then you can crank the rest of the wayComment
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i gotta do the same drive in a couple weeks but the other way, but i'm fully taking the pacific coast highway. probably skip out on washington just hit the 5 through there, then once i hit portland head for the coast and cruise on down from there...Comment
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Originally posted by bringeryour best bet is to take the 99 when it breaks from the 5
go threw bakersfield and fresno
ummm, why? If he isn't going scenic, 99 has ZERO to offer. I have driven between LA and Sacramento numerous times a day at times . . . if going for speed --> I-5Comment
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Nice... I drove the I-5 from San Fran to the Oregon coast before. Great drive once you get up north. Very pretty.Comment
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Done that route myself, is the way to goOriginally posted by lloydi gotta do the same drive in a couple weeks but the other way, but i'm fully taking the pacific coast highway. probably skip out on washington just hit the 5 through there, then once i hit portland head for the coast and cruise on down from there...Comment
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I suppose you are coming to Vancouver, if so I can give you a bunch of things to see..ICQ: 72251955 GTalk: JuiceMonkeyComment
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yeah, basicly. i assumed he was looking for things to do and maybe stop by hooters and have some wings along the way. when im looking for speed i take the 5 and when im looking for things to do i take the 99. besides kettleman you wont see shit beside random stations until stockton which sucks espically if you arent a fan of gas station corndogsOriginally posted by baddogummm, why? If he isn't going scenic, 99 has ZERO to offer. I have driven between LA and Sacramento numerous times a day at times . . . if going for speed --> I-5333-765-551Comment
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Yes, BradM has never been to vancouver before and would appreciate a guide...Originally posted by JuiceMonkeyI suppose you are coming to Vancouver, if so I can give you a bunch of things to see..

Brad detour and drive down the Oregon coast for something lovely and scenic
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Originally posted by fuzeboxYes, BradM has never been to vancouver before and would appreciate a guide...

Brad detour and drive down the Oregon coast for something lovely and scenic
The OR coast is quite boring compared to the CA coast. There are a couple places in south OR that were pretty cool, but not worth the time compared to Big SurComment
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Originally posted by wdsguylol there is nothing on the I-5, well atleast up from LA up to SAC.
This is true. It's very ugly between LA and Sac. Goes on forever, looks just as blah as the mile before, etc. etc.
Shasta Lake in Redding is pretty. If you wanted to meet for Lunch at the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, which is right on I-5, I'd be up for that.Comment
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Originally posted by BradMAre there tons of lights along the 1? I have a standard (manual) tranny. :\
I might just do it but I don't want to stop every 200 ft.
Going that route will be REEEEAAAALLLLLYYYY damned long. I hope you want to take your time.Comment
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If you're into touristy things.. the Spruce Goose is in McMinnville, OR. There's Mount St Helens off I-5 in Southern WA.Comment
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Originally posted by PersianKittyIf you're into touristy things.. the Spruce Goose is in McMinnville, OR. There's Mount St Helens off I-5 in Southern WA.
Watch "the Aviator" and you'll really want to stop to see the Spruce Goose. I didn't realize Howard Hughes hated that name.Comment
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Originally posted by BradMAre there tons of lights along the 1? I have a standard (manual) tranny. :\
I might just do it but I don't want to stop every 200 ft.
No, just take the 405 N till you hit the 101 N. It will be open road until you hit Santa Barbara, then it get sporadic, but they will be quaint little towns.
When you hit San Luis Obispo, 101 will split with 1. You want to take 1. It takes a little longer, but it is probably some of the most scenic part of the country. Definitely the most scenic of CA.Comment




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