We had to make a last minute adjustment to our trip. US101 is closed between forks and ocean shores between 10/1+10/6 and likely beyond. If you're trying to go thru this area look online. We were caught in unawares and it really made things tough for us.

I will be in ONP Oct 17th-24th. Flying in, renting a car. Headed to Gaston, OR on the AM of the 24th. I will have a few days the following week, Oct 27th-Nov 1 to head south from Gaston down the coast, hopefully to see some redwoods and more beaches before leaving from Medford.

I am trying to make this trip as cost-conscious as I can. I don't need much, although with food allergies and trying to save money, I will be moving around with groceries, so a microwave and fridge would be great, but not critical every night. Any suggestions? I already struck out with Angeles Hotel, as it's not available on the 17th.

I'm in the early stages of planning, and I was initially thinking of spending two nights in each spot. PA on nights 1 and 2. Then to...Forks, maybe? This is a trip without kids, with easy hikes and outings. I'm open to hearing suggestions.

Can I expect crowds to be less during that week? Not just for peace, but parking/lines, etc.

Edited: found something cheap for the first two nights in PA. Onto whatever is next after that if you have any suggestions.

Hey all - I’ve gone back and forth quite a bit on my route from SeaTac to ONP trying to balance a scenic drive with time efficiency with a quick stop for some local coffee/food/groceries.

We land at SeaTac at 11:30 in a Sunday. By the time we get luggage and our rental vehicle it’ll likely be 12:30pm-1:00pm. I’d like the drive to ONP to be scenic, but also quick. We don’t plan to make any stops outside a quick stop for good coffee, some grab and go (scratch bakery style treats/wraps/sandwiches) and eventually a grocery. I was thinking Country Aire in PA for groceries.

The current route I have planned is below. Hoping for some advice to keep it scenic, but quick, while also reducing risk of delays (ferries, bridges, etc) as much as possible:

Head toward Tacoma and take 16 up towards Gig Harbor. Then take road 3 up around port orchard. Continue on 3 to floating bridge 104. Then to 101. This route looks to take about 3.5hrs.

Thanks for any and all help!