A Very Scenic Drive; Oregon – Idaho – Nevada

Today's Journey A Very Scenic Drive Ontario, Oregon to Ely, Nevada(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Oregon Scenic Drive We spent the entire day yesterday making a very scenic drive through one of my favorite parts of Oregon; along the Columbia River. Now we've only got about one mile to go before we cross the Snake River and leave Oregon. Idaho Scenic Drive We'll drive half way across … [Read more...]

Hawthorne, Nevada to Klamath Falls, Oregon with Wind, Rain and Fire

Today we continue on our journey from North Las Vegas, Nevada to Lacey, Washington. Yesterday, we made it as far as Hawthorne, Nevada where we parked for the night at the Golden Gate Travel Center. From Hawthorne, we'll head north on US Highway 95 to Fallon and then head west on US Highway 50 to Fernley where we'll pick up Interstate Highway 80 west. We'll stop for a break at the TA Travel Center in Reno to pick up a burger at … [Read more...]

Making Delivery in Las Vegas, and then Some Home Time!

Our delivery appointment for this load is at noon, so I'm able to get a leisurely start to the day. I'll leave Trucker Kitty at home while I head over to the drop yard to get the truck and drive about two miles to the receiver. This delivery was set up as a live unload, but turned out to be a drop and hook instead, so I didn't have time to do any recording. Now it's time for some much needed time off at home! Date … [Read more...]