I think a NW tour would be a good idea too. The weather would be nice and there's lots to do.
We are entering the dry season in the Puget Sound area; the weather should be good. The coastal highways from WA to Astoria, Oregon are nice as well; lots to see and do up there.
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Thomas Jefferson