Driving - Yachats to CraterLake, OR

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Jul 26th, 2007 | 03:48 PM

yestravel

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Driving - Yachats to CraterLake, OR

Looking at google map it appears to be about a 5 hour drive from Yachats to Crater Lake. Any suggested detours along the way or places worth stopping? Thanks

Jul 26th, 2007 | 03:58 PM

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I'd take Hwy 38 across to I-5--it's a very scenic route, plus that way you can see the dunes near Florence, and the elk refuge on 38 just east of Reedsport.

Jul 27th, 2007 | 09:37 AM

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Thanks, NWWanderer. I would go rte 38 to rte 138--is that right? Is the elk refuse in Elkton???

Jul 27th, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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If you are into wine tasting- you could come inland at Florence- and just outside of Eugene is King Estate- its a beautiful winery and are open for lunch and dinner

http://www.kingestate.com/

Jul 27th, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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and my favorite beach in the area is just north of Florence - Devils Elbow State Park- Heceta Head lighthouse is there - one of the most photographed-
nice trail up to the lighthouse, nice place for a picnic , definately worth a stop

Jul 27th, 2007 | 11:26 AM

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No, the refuge is just a few miles east of Reedsport.

Jul 27th, 2007 | 03:29 PM

yestravel

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sunbum, hmm wine tasting..that might be nice-thanks!

NWWanderer, thanks for the location of the elk refuge.

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Jul 27th, 2007 | 04:27 PM

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well if you are into wine tasting-
there are several wineries close to King Estate - Sweetcheeks, Hinman and several others- you could spend most of day there

http://www.eugene-lodging.com/guide/wineries.html