Not Going to Storm Area 51

Ely, Nevada to Kingman, Arizona(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey Where Is Area 51 From Here? No, we're not going to storm Area 51; I just thought you might be interested in where it is in relation to today's journey. Starting Out in Ely, Nevada We're starting the day in Ely, Nevada and we'll be heading south to Las Vegas before heading east to Kingman. Area 51 is about 140 … [Read more...]

6 Things I Love About Driving East from Portland

Today's Journey Things I Love about Driving East out of Portland There are six things that I love about driving east out of Portland on Interstate Highway 84. Portland, Oregon to Ontario, Oregon (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) The River Views Interstate Highway 84 crosses several small rivers and streams, but primarily I am referring to the views of the massive Columbia River for over 100 … [Read more...]

Made it Through Portland Traffic in the Rain

Today's Journey Oakland, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Driving in the Rain It's going to be a rainy drive through Oregon and Washington along Interstate Highway 5 today. Of course, that's not really surprising; it is, after all, the Pacific Northwest. Portland Traffic Also not surprising: Portland traffic is horrible. It's even worse when it's … [Read more...]