Thanks for the replies. I agree with all of you. 3days is too less. That is how I ended up on the web searching for answers. I like nature more than anything.

Judy - How about if we cut it down to Portland alone. Is this a good time to visit Portland, OR. We are planning to leave on Thursday evening at 5PM from Vancouver. We would like using different route if possible for the whole trip.

Arizona Brad -- "crossing the border in the far eastern crossing to the Vancouver area and taking Washington Route 9 as far south as you can " -- where is this crossing.

I forgot to mention one thing is that I am new to Vancouver.