The road shows you things. You just have to drive it.
Real drives, real places, real stories — from the forests and highways of the Pacific Northwest.
Honest storytelling from the ground level
No hype. No sponsored scripts. Just a truck, a camera, and places worth documenting.
Red Truck Adventures covers the Pacific Northwest with a focus on local history, scenic drives, gear that actually works, and communities worth knowing. Based in the Lower Columbia region.
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Latest Adventures
Recent drives and discoveries from around the Lower Columbia region and beyond.
Scenic Morning Drive to Willow Grove Park
A drive through rolling hills and farmland to reach the peaceful trails of Willow Grove Park.
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Exploring Lake Sacajawea in the Morning: A 360 Immersive Adventure
A scenic drive through Longview's Columbia Valley Gardens and around Lake Sacajawea for those who love peaceful mornings and the outdoors.
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Portland Oregon to Ridgefield Washington In and Out Burger
A scenic drive from Portland Oregon to Ridgefield Washington In and Out Burger, passing through lush forests, rolling hills, and picturesque farmland.
Watch & Read →Drive from Portland Oregon, to Ridgefield Washington IN-N-OUT Burger
A scenic drive with a stop at the iconic IN-N-OUT Burger in Ridgefield, Washington.
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Local history, environmental notes, and context behind the places we drive through.
Watching the Watershed: Environmental Monitoring in the Lower Cowlitz
The Cowlitz River system is monitored by a network of agencies, tribes, and volunteers. What they watch for, and what the numbers say about where the watershed is heading.
Five Scenic Drives in the Lower Columbia Region
Five drives within two hours of Longview that don't require a trail permit, a high-clearance vehicle, or prior planning — just a full tank and some time.
The Planned City: A Short History of Longview, WA
Longview is one of the few cities in the United States that was fully planned before a single building went up. Understanding that history explains a lot about how it looks today.