Ritzville, Washington
After driving for miles and miles across the wide-open and monotonous plains of eastern Washington, you'll welcome any diversion. The…
Pasco & Kennewick: Two Towns, Two Bridges, Toxic Sludge
North of the Oregon/Washington border, several towns cluster around the Columbia River. As you head towards Spokane, you'll pass through…
Maryhill, Washington – Stonehenge
It's well documented that when some people start to grow old and a little crazy, they begin building big things…
Columbia River Gorge: Interstate 84 & The Dalles Dam
After you've passed the old two-lane section of the Historic Columbia Gorge Highway, and you're back on Interstate 84, you're…
Crown Point: Columbia River Gorge Scenic Byway
Driving east from Portland is an exciting experience, even if you stay on the interstate. But why would you do…
Ecola State Park, Oregon Coast
One of the Pacific coast's most beautiful beaches, and one of my personal favorites, has just about everything you need,…
Cannon Beach & Haystack Rock
After finally breaking free from all of Portland's attractions, I made my way to the coast. I already knew what…
Portland’s Washington Park: Lewis & Clark Memorial – Sacajawea Statue
After wandering around the International Rose Test Garden for a while, I decided to venture downhill, to check out a…
Portland’s Washington Park: International Rose Test Garden
Upon arriving in Portland, I was determined not to start this trip as I do most others, by cramming too…
Show Low to Globe, Arizona: Salt River Canyon
This was a short trip, and my final day would be even shorter, since I had to be back in…