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05-01-2017, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Seatac, Washington
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Site 16
Yep, Barbara B should be in what I originally reserved, site 16. Her moolah came while I was gone and I got to meet her at the Spring NOG as she showed up there unexpectedly. She's looking forward to the event and was thrilled I was able to fling the reservation her way.
Have fun everyone!
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05-01-2017, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
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Is there a preferred route to get down there? I'm thinking I90 and then head south but alternatively could do 5 and then head East.
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05-01-2017, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobbie54
Is there a preferred route to get down there? I'm thinking I90 and then head south but alternatively could do 5 and then head East.
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I5 to the Columbia then East on I84 is flatter and longer.
We like to go over Snoqualmie then South thru Yakima, Toppenish & Goldendale. It's a nicer drive, but lots of up & down over Manastash Ridge & Satus Pass.
You could always go down one way & back the other...
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05-01-2017, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
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I'm going to stay E. until after Osoyoos.
I'll have to map both out and decide. It's good to know about up and downs as other than Snoqualmie I assumed that route was also pretty flat. Is it up and down like going to Pullman (rolling hills) or is it mountainous?
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05-01-2017, 10:44 PM
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Manastash Ridge between Ellensburg and Yakima is not super high, but has several steep climbs and descents. Status pass is a fairly steep, but not long, climb up and over
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05-02-2017, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulw
Manastash Ridge between Ellensburg and Yakima is not super high, but has several steep climbs and descents. Status pass is a fairly steep, but not long, climb up and over
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Anything that would make a person who has fear of heights nervous?
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05-02-2017, 11:06 PM
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I wouldn't think so - good roads with passing lanes & not much traffic (midweek anyway).
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05-03-2017, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Mtns of NC, North Carolina
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We will be arriving early, Tuesday afternoon, as we will head over to Timberline Lodge Wednesday. It's a bucket list trip so we are "multitasking" our way across the US. We leave Sunday AM to Utah for the next leg of our adventure.
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05-03-2017, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
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We'll be in Longview at the beginning of the week, so we're going to take WA-14E along the north shore of the Columbia River to Maryhill. I-84 is on the south shore, and has always been our route in the past, but this time (in fact, this whole trip) we're taking routes and roads not traveled before. Besides, everything flies by pretty fast when you're on an Interstate hwy.
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05-10-2017, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
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Water at Maryhill
Water question for those of you who have been to Maryhill State park before: How's the water there?
We are now laying out our trip, and may just run without water in the fresh water tank for the first portion (no need to haul 160 lbs. from A to B when we don't need to). We need to determine the best place to take on water, and are hoping that Maryhill, right on the Columbia River, is a good choice.
Thanks for any help.
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05-11-2017, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfandrews
Water question for those of you who have been to Maryhill State park before: How's the water there?
We are now laying out our trip, and may just run without water in the fresh water tank for the first portion (no need to haul 160 lbs. from A to B when we don't need to). We need to determine the best place to take on water, and are hoping that Maryhill, right on the Columbia River, is a good choice.
Thanks for any help.
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HI Don,
The potable water at your campsite is fine to put in your water system (the park irrigates with non-potable river water), but I can't vouch for taste - we use bottled water for drinking/cooking.
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05-11-2017, 04:08 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
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The weather forecast is starting to look quite nice for next week. Looking forward to it!
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05-11-2017, 04:40 PM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marysville, Washington
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Site at Maryhill SP
If someone wants to attend but doesn't have a site, I just found out one of our original Maryhillers won't be able to come this year.
He is going to cancel site 2 tomorrow morning - 5/12. (His reservation is at the disabled veteran rate so he can't just transfer it to someone).
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05-11-2017, 04:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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Unless something has changed, don't forget your donuts for the sewer connection!
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05-11-2017, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Unless something has changed, don't forget your donuts for the sewer connection!
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Donna,
We're stopping at Maryhill on the way back from Osoyoos. Will I need a donut even if I have one of those "fits all" connections? So far, I've never gotten around to acquiring a donut!
Bob
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05-11-2017, 06:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by santacruzer
Donna,
We're stopping at Maryhill on the way back from Osoyoos. Will I need a donut even if I have one of those "fits all" connections? So far, I've never gotten around to acquiring a donut!
Bob
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I don't know what a "fits all" is. Does it screw in? The sewer connections at Maryhill are at a 90 degree coming out of the ground. That's to prevent the sewer system from flooding if the Columbia River comes into the campground. The connection doesn't have any threads and you need some way to get a sealed connection. Some people just unscrew the end off their sewer hose and shove the hose down deep inside. Gross. I bought a donut AFTER my first Maryhill gathering!
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05-11-2017, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I don't know what a "fits all" is. Does it screw in? The sewer connections at Maryhill are at a 90 degree coming out of the ground. That's to prevent the sewer system from flooding if the Columbia River comes into the campground. The connection doesn't have any threads and you need some way to get a sealed connection. Some people just unscrew the end off their sewer hose and shove the hose down deep inside. Gross. I bought a donut AFTER my first Maryhill gathering!
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Yeah, it's one of those Rhinoflex end fittings with multiple thread connections. Has worked everywhere so far, but it sounds like it would be smart to toddle off and get a donut. I appreciate the heads up!
Bob
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05-11-2017, 07:35 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by santacruzer
Yeah, it's one of those Rhinoflex end fittings with multiple thread connections. Has worked everywhere so far, but it sounds like it would be smart to toddle off and get a donut. I appreciate the heads up!
Bob
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Just so you know, a donut isn't threaded either. It's kinda a rubber (or styrofoam) thing and you still need to remove the connection at the end of your sewer hose and feed it through the donut. But, you'll get a sealed connection and NO SMELLS. Just have a good ziplock kinda bag to put it into when you're done. It should last you forever.
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05-11-2017, 11:39 PM
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#59
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulw
HI Don,
The potable water at your campsite is fine to put in your water system (the park irrigates with non-potable river water), but I can't vouch for taste - we use bottled water for drinking/cooking.
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Thank you. I think we'll try it (unless we fill in Longview).
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05-17-2017, 08:21 AM
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#60
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Looks like great weather! We're really looking forward to this weekend.
Gary
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