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...]
Inconsiderate Drivers at Truck Stops
Tumwater, WA to St Helens, OR(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey Inconsiderate Drivers are Everywhere You really have to watch out for inconsiderate drivers at truck stops; especially other truck drivers! We made the two early morning deliveries and headed to the Pilot Travel Center in Tumwater, Washington to take a break and get fuel. After getting fuel for the truck, another … [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...]