18 days in Mount Hood & Columbia River Gorge, Yellowstone National Park & Regent Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): experience rural life at Kiyokawa Family Orchards and then take in the awesome beauty at Timberline Lodge and Ski Area.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Timberline Lodge online holiday planner.

Des Moines to Timberline Lodge is an approximately 27-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Des Moines to Timberline Lodge. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Des Moines in July: high temperatures in Timberline Lodge hover around 79°F and lows are around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Troutdale.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): make a short side trip with Envi Adventures, contemplate the long history of Columbia River Highway, then get engrossed in the history at Sandy Area Historical Museum, and finally admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): see human ingenuity at work at Bonneville Lock & Dam, stroll through Oneonta Gorge, and then admire the striking features of Vista House.

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Traveling by car from Timberline Lodge to Troutdale takes 1.5 hours. July in Troutdale sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to The Dalles.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): examine the collection at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, then look for gifts at Big Winds, then examine the collection at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, and finally hike along Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to The Dalles Murals, then explore the activities along Trillium Lake, then contemplate the geological forces at Mount Hood, and finally see the interesting displays at Fire Museum in City Hall.

To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, read The Dalles trip planner.

Getting from Troutdale to The Dalles by car takes about 1.5 hours. When traveling from Troutdale in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in The Dalles, with highs around 90°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, stroll through S Rim Trail, take a memorable drive along Lamar Valley, and explore the activities along Morning Glory Pool.

To see photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from The Dalles to Yellowstone National Park takes 13 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from The Dalles to Yellowstone National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from The Dalles in July, you will find days in Yellowstone National Park are little chillier (73°F), and nights are cooler (39°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Regent.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Petrified Wood Park, take an in-depth tour of Grand River Museum, and then take a memorable drive along Enchanted Highway. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Assumption Abbey.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Regent trip planner.

Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Regent in 9 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July: high temperatures in Regent hover around 84°F and lows are around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.