This was our first really ambitious winter road trip - several thousand miles, two countries and multiple states, temperatures dropping to below 15F, and quite a few ski resorts. It was wonderful, and has inspired a pattern of Christmas-time travel. Map
Bend is charming - an outdoorsy high desert paradise packed with brewpubs, antique stores, and cheerful fleece-wearing families. I’ve spent a lot of time in Sunriver, the large vacation community south of town, and as a child in nearby Black
This was a great trip - stunning coastline, well-paced from a driving perspective, no crowds, great food. Perfect for people who like redwoods and dramatic rocky beaches. Our nine-day itinerary - oriented around a wedding and a bit pressed for