Can We Make it to Portland by Tomorrow?

Goodyear, Arizona to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey We're kicking off the day at the Pilot near Hesperia, California. We're going to head north on US Highway 395 to California Highway 58 where we'll head west to Bakersfield. At Bakersfield, we'll head north on California Highway 99. But Portland? Can we make it to Portland by the end of the day tomorrow? … [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...]

From the High Desert to The Big Valley – Hesperia, CA to Sonora, CA

Sunday, August 6, 2017 Today we're continuing on to Sonora, California from Hesperia, where we stopped last night. We'll drive through some great desert scenery on the way to Bakersfield. Along the way, I'll point out some interesting towns and points of interest. Cities and Towns Featured Along the Way: Hesperia, California Tehachapi, California Bakersfield, California Oakdale, California Scenic Points Along … [Read more...]