Begin of the West Coast Roadtrip
22. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We started off by spending one night around Westminster, and then by following the 1 along the Pacific Ocean north. Our first stop was at a little beach nearby Santa Barbara.
San Francisco & Golden Gate Bridge
23. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We made it to the Bay Area and from our Motel in Oakland we took the train to San Francisco, where we finally visited the Golden Gate Bridge at sunny weather, so we could actually see the area aroundLue lisää
San Francisco Citytour
24. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Second day in San Francisco before we continue. Today, we explored the city a little more. Checked out the harbour, some more hidden paths and buildings. And of course, walked up and down on the funnyLue lisää
Salt Lake in San Jose
24. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
At the evening of the same day, we went from San Francisco back to our motel, and then did a quick drive to San Jose, where we met up with a friend. The view was fantastic and we had a great eveningLue lisää
Following Sacramento River
25. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We left the bay area and followed Sacramento River until we reached Sacramento. The landscape next to the river feels very similar to some areas next to Elbe River in Germany. Weather was great and weLue lisää
North California
26. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
After a stop in Sacramento, we continued through the mountains of North California. We took detours on purpose, to see as many beautiful spots as possible. And we were successful!
Further to the North
26. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Following the street through the mountains, we saw some very beautiful spots. More pictures!!
Quick stop at Lake Almanor
26. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Dotching some fire warnings and closed roads, we made it to this peaceful lake.
A great view
26. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Following the street, we arrived at this viewpoint with an amazing seight over the landscape around us. Seeing the street in the distance that we would continue on was a crazy way to put everythingLue lisää
A night in Weed
26. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
On our way to Oregon, we stopped at a little town called Weed, located right next to Mt. Shasta. They really knew how to get the tourists in with that name xD
A night in Madras
27. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
And we finally made it to Oregon. After a quick stop to get our car checked and fixed, we arrived in Madras.
Road to Portland
28. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
After leaving Madras, we headed west over a little street, passing by a village called Warm Springs. Our goal for the day was Portland, where we wanted to meet some friends.
Portland Japanese Garden
28. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We met friends in Portland and visited the Japanese Garden together.
Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2024
29. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We stayed in Portland for another day, because timing was great for us and we were able to visit the Retro Gaming Expo together with a friend.
Last afternoon in Portland
29. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We got suggested the little park area nearby the river in the center of Portland and decided to spend our last hours here before moving on further north.
Columbia River, looking towards Washington
30. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We followed the Columbia River for a while because a friend suggested that we would have some great views here. And they were right! While looking for a toll-free bridge, we found a nice park, whereLue lisää
Columbia River, looking towards Oregon
30. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We crossed a bridge and now looked across the river from the other side, towards Oregon. Now it was time to find a path into the mountains, because we wanted to be further away from big cities andLue lisää
Into the forests of Washington
30. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We found a tiny road into the forests and before a last quick stop in Trout Lake to refill our gas, we took a street nearby and around Mt. Adams.
Der Wasserfall im Wald
30. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
The trip through the forest started off great. We arrived at a beautiful waterfall which looked great during sunset.
Nighttime at the forest
30. syyskuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
What we didn't know, the street continued being a gravel road. Our navigation tried to guide us all the way around this road until it was "too late", but it was definitely an experience :D
Once itLue lisää
Morning at the pacific coast
1. lokakuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We made it all the way up, even a little further north than Seattle. After driving through almost the whole night, we had a (tired) but rewarding morning!
Seattle Citytour
1. lokakuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
And we made it! The stop we wanted to reach, when we started. Seattle! Here, we met up with a friend and he gave us a tour around the city.
Seattle Space Needle
2. lokakuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Not much to say here. Of course we had to go on this one! It's so famous! And the view was great as well!
Back South
3. lokakuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Since we reached Seattle, our destination at the North, all whats left is going back South to LA now. Some more nice spots along the way though, because we decided to take a different route backLue lisää
Beautiful Landscape
3. lokakuuta 2024, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Just enjoying the views... Reminded me of Scandinavia at some points.