From the Q&A mailbox:

Question: Lynn asks, My daughter and I are looking at colleges in northern California and Oregon next month. We would like to combine sightseeing and looking at four schools in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Corvallis and Eugene. Is there help we could get in arranging this? Thanks.

Answer:  College planning is an exciting time and we’re happy to help you combine sightseeing with your trip. The route pictured, from Santa Barbara north to Eugene,... Read More

Question:  Sharam asks:  I plan to drive from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC.  I have choice of Highway 5 & 101.  Which is a better scenic road?  Please advise and where to stop too.

Answer:  Judy Mest, travel planner at the AAA office in Portland, Ore. says:  Highway 101 is a beautiful scenic drive and is designated as a AAA Scenic Byway.  You’ll certainly enjoy the California redwoods on the first leg of your trip, with opportunities to visit the Redwood... Read More

     It was a sunny Saturday morning (reason enough to celebrate), and I was looking for a fuel stop before hitting the Portland Saturday Market. I literally stumbled onto Voodoo Doughnut out of the blue; a red door on the side of a nondescript brick building that also houses the Paris Theater is the only evidence of its existence. There was a steady stream of people going in and coming out, but the real clue I was about to encounter nirvana came when I opened the red door myself and the distinctive aroma of fresh-baked doughnuts came wafting out.

     I don’t know about you,... Read More

 
 Question: Alex Sands asks:  We are driving from Bellingham, WA  to San Francisco in April.  I'd like to take the coastal route as much as possible without the trip taking FOREVER on those windy, two lane roads. We're hoping to camp along the way in out-of-the way spots with breathtaking views...any ideas?

 Answer: AAA Washington's Jeff Howe answers: Hello Alex! Thank you for writing in. Your drive is one of the best in the country, in my opinion. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind if you are going in April. As... Read More