PNW Chit Chat

[AirborneRanger]

I dont have the chrome package . Just a plain jane black XL FX4.

Sponsored

 

[BDoc]

I dont have the chrome package . Just a plain jane black XL FX4.

Oh well. If you travel 512 much, there's still a good chance we'll cross paths.

 

[Nick Barber]

I'm located in Tri-Cities WA. Grew up in Seattle area and still have a lot of family there.

I have the FX4 package. Wishing there was more off-road opportunities closer to where I live, have to get up into the mountains to get the good stuff. If anyone knows of some good places in the TC area let me know!

 

[wintech]

I'm located in Tri-Cities WA. Grew up in Seattle area and still have a lot of family there.

I have the FX4 package. Wishing there was more off-road opportunities closer to where I live, have to get up into the mountains to get the good stuff. If anyone knows of some good places in the TC area let me know!

I'm in Kennewick. Just got my Ranger a couple weeks ago. Headed to the mountains this weekend and going to go fishing at the Tucannon. Looking forward to using the 4x4 capabilities of this rig and going to try the trail control going down to the river and back up the mountain.

 

[Gazmic]

Alright PNW Rangers. Where are we headed on this fine holiday weekend? I'm thinking a hike out past north bend is gonna happen

 

[Mobius97]

I live in Snoqualmie....lots of good hiking and fly fishing in N.Bend! Have fun!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I live in Snoqualmie....lots of good hiking and fly fishing in N.Bend! Have fun!

Hi M97,

Will they ever get Snoqualmie pass paved? Been over it many times...Always under construction in by RV towing my 2007 Ranger!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Mobius97]

@P. A. Schilke Yes sir but it seems to be under perpetual construction non the less.. The major recent construction is 95% complete. Its pretty nice this year. Just drove over the pass yesterday to Lake Chelan for the holiday weekend. I am constantly driving back and forth over the pass every weekend through spring and summer so its nice to see it wrapping up after so many years. Gorgeous drive every time!

 

[BDoc]

Hi M97,

Will they ever get Snoqualmie pass paved? Been over it many times...Always under construction in by RV towing my 2007 Ranger!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I was raised in North Bend so I can somewhat attest to the road construction over the pass...if it's like any other WSDOT project, you can expect it to be finished in the year....uh, NEVER. I'm sure it's not unique to our lovely state, but it seems as soon as a project is done, it's not.

 

[Gazmic]

been here almost 30 yrs and I think some part of the pass is always under construction. I get the same feeling about I-90 in western MT as well but don't drive regularly enough to know for sure. ?‍

 

[LightingBlue]

Thread has been slow so I thought i'd ask the locals if they know of any actual firework shows going on for the 4th or is everything on lockdown?

We're planning on heading to the family cabin along the coast down near Illwaco. Don't mind the old pic back when I had a then-current-year Mazdaspeed3.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Thread has been slow so I thought i'd ask the locals if they know of any actual firework shows going on for the 4th or is everything on lockdown?

We're planning on heading to the family cabin along the coast down near Illwaco. Don't mind the old pic back when I had a then-current-year Mazdaspeed3.

Hi LB,

We have summered for many years in Oceanside halfway between Long Beach and Oysterville

Best.
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[BDoc]

Hi LB,

We have summered for many years in Oceanside halfway between Long Beach and Oysterville

Best.
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

That's a great place to summer! Love Long Beach, but we haven't been over there in a few years. Might be time to take the Ranger on vacation...if this stupid pandemic would ever end

 

[Gazmic]

Thread has been slow so I thought i'd ask the locals if they know of any actual firework shows going on for the 4th or is everything on lockdown?

We're planning on heading to the family cabin along the coast down near Illwaco. Don't mind the old pic back when I had a then-current-year Mazdaspeed3.


Might be a bit far but "travel ocean shores.com" says that the quinault resort/casino will have a show on the 4th. Might want to call first if interested just incase someone forgot to update the site. Keep us updated if you call.

 

[LightingBlue]

Today we found out that 4th of July fireworks are not happening or allowed on the beach. While this is a huge bummer as it's a great event on the beach, it makes sense. Populations swell drastically down there as the only area nearby that allow(ed) fireworks.

Seven years ago I was down there for the 4th on a nice Saturday evening and it was magical. The official fireworks going off to the north at Long Beach approach, and the red-neck fireworks going off like a war zone to the south at the Seaside approach. Us tucked into a trench with small bon fire to keep warm, adult libations and flame to keep the wind and chill at bay. uninterrupted sights and sounds from north and south filling the air. Was hoping to re-create that magic this year for Kathleen (the better half of this account).

Hi LB,

We have summered for many years in Oceanside halfway between Long Beach and Oysterville

Oh, the fancy "north peninsula" folks! Bet you guys even have heated water and a dishwasher up there! Are you guys ocean-view or tucked into the forest? Ocean or bay side?

Jokes aside It's a wonderful little community all along the peninsula. Camp Hungry was built by the parents of my mentor back in 1898 and has been in the family since (i'm basically adopted into the family). Indoor plumbing added in the early 1980's, heated water added in the 90's and now it even has electric heat and a tv (both of which I voted against) since we rent it out through Vacasa.com when we're not using it.

That's a great place to summer! Love Long Beach, but we haven't been over there in a few years. Might be time to take the Ranger on vacation...if this stupid pandemic would ever end

They were hit hard, that's for sure! Not a lot of resources for pandemic down there. Heck, most of the tsunami evacuation routes require a 2 hour drive to get above 50' elevation. That will never work in real-world application if ever needed.

Some pictures from that trip

The cabin: Camp Hungry

Haystack rock in Canon Beach, OR

North Head lighthouse (where we scattered my mentor's ashes), Cape Disappointment, WA

Fun fact, the oil barge Millicoma was still grounded to the north of North Head lighthouse when this picture was taken.

Millicoma shipwreck

Long Beach, WA, facing south

Sponsored