was really much too late to be out driving around but time on the track goes by fast when you spend…read morean afternoon going fast and next thing you know it's half past nine and almost four hours to drive to get back to the hotel. so for a change it's really late at night and really dark and kinda cold and here I am pausing briefly for a tinkle. everything is in good working order; heat, plumbing, lights, and doors. over in vendo-land the soda machines are plugged in and look like they'll work but the snack machines are noticeably absent. not sure if this is by chance or design but it is a tiny bit annoying...

There is a corresponding westbound rest area, but today I'm driving east bound and this stop at…read moremile marker 125 was useful. It is about an hour from the Indian John Hill Rest Area. We're on a plateau here east of the Cascades. As such, it was a great opportunity to stop and release the tight grip on the steering wheel for a bit. Clean restrooms and some fabulous views of the wind farms all around. It's a beautiful part of the country and I'm glad that I was able to see it with such clear skies, even if the temperature was not much more than freezing. It was extremely windy here this afternoon, especially on the bridge over the Columbia River. Be prepared for crosswinds if you're in a taller vehicle. [Review 17106 overall - 94 in Washington - 622 of 2022.]

The Indian John Hill Rest Area has rest stops on both Westbound and Eastbound sides of Interstate…read more90 (I-90). The rest stop on I-90 going Eastbound has a huge grassy lawn which is great for if you want to walk around while you are here. There is a restroom building and a small building for coffee when operating. The bathrooms have been clean in my experience and the lawn well maintained. There is a long strip of parking for vehicles other than those with trailers and large trucks. This means one may have to walk a little ways to get to the restroom building if you have to park at the end of the parking strip. The Westbound rest stop has a smaller grassy lawn and a restroom building. The restrooms here are also well maintained. The coffee area is a small walled in area located under the same roof as the restroom building, just not attached by wall to the restrooms. When I stopped at the Westbound rest stop most recently, the 29th of June 2020, it was super windy. Make sure to have your car keys when you step out of the car. The wind slammed my door shut before I was ready to close it. Also, I found the wind to be so strong as to jolt my car sideways in this stretch of highway. Both rest stops have signage providing context for the highway you are driving along to reach the rest area (I-90 also called the Blue Star Memorial Highway). Maps of the different rest areas along I-90 and of the geographical features along I-90 are posted at both rest areas. Some historical context is also provided in regards to the naming of the rest area. An enjoyable place to explore and learn a little bit about the area and transportation routes one is using while stopped to rest, walk around, and/or use the restroom.

Good stop for a bathroom break, picnic and a stretch. No food services…read more Two buildings with bathrooms. A couple of water fountains. No bottle filling station. Two soft drink vending machines. Several picnic tables under pine trees. Well maintained area. Clean facilities. Several informational signs about the area. Trash bins along the front parking area. Truck and RV parking available.

seriously, this is about the third least safe feeling place I've been to but this time it's not…read morebecause of potential malingerers; the Vernita Rest Area abuts and is surrounded by a mothballed United States Department O' Energy Nuclear research facility..! what could possibly go wrong? angry giant lizard? possibly with radioactive breath? nahh... plenty of parking and room to stretch and run about in panic. a couple of insufficient information boards and brick shelters that will provided scant cover from the mutant lizard's wrath. the main building housing the toilet facilities appears pretty well kept and provides protection from the elements but unless it has been specially reinforced it won't hold up against King Zilla. meanwhile, the fence around back should keep the dose rate to a minimum, and even if the water seems a bit heavy I'm pretty sure it's fine so sit back and relax, enjoy the view, and hope for a fortunate plot twist...

I stopped at the Vernita Safety Rest Area on a recent driving adventure in Central/Central Eastern…read moreWashington State. I had read up on the Hanford Reach National Monument in advance and knew there weren't facilities on site so I needed to find an alternative. As I was about to reach the national monument I found this rest area. The rest area is clearly marked along the highway heading north/eastbound so I knew it was coming up and it was easy to spot and turn in from Highway 24. There is a designated pet area that I explored and found has an excellent view of a rocky landscape in the distance. A handful of different birds were poking around on the ground and flitting about tree-to-tree as I explored the pet area and the grassy area. The grassy area around the restroom building is large and a great place to roam around. Abundant picnic tables sprinkle the lawn. Restrooms were clean and safety measures for COVID-19 were communicated in posted notices. Vernita Bridge which crosses the Columbia River is also visible from the rest area. Its yellow metal arches/frame beckoning to get closer and scope the bridge out.

Not sure if we caught this rest stop on a bad day but this older stop is rough. Littered parking…read morelot, sketchy portable unit right at the women's bathroom entrance causing a safety concern, burned foil in the stalls with drug residue, mound of legit human feces next to the viewpoint walkway. I definitely feel whomever has to maintain this rest stop should get hazard pay if they don't already. Being in the off-season, I could see how the grounds weren't manicured and the picnic table area was overgrown. There were a few semi trucks in the lot, and a few cars came through to use the facilities when we were there so it seems busy enough. The view seems like it would be breathtaking on a clear day. Glad we were there during daylight hours, travelers beware at night!

add me to the 'I must be doing this wrong' list. pulled in on the way to the coast needing a break,…read moreodd how looking at the landscape is refreshing while driving through it is mind numbing (so too for other anatomical bits.) nice enough view of the countryside from a clean rest area. so this is the plateau in all its arid glory, sun streaming down makes it feel warm enough in the daylight hours to almost want the AC... but it's still the middle of February so 'Nope!' rumor has it we landed in the some decidedly atypical weather so yeah for us. might be back in a few weeks or possibly the fall, not sure if it gets greener or just less brown but if anything changes you can read about it here.

This is a fine rest area. But be prepared, its only a rest area. No stores. Clean bathroms, easy…read moreparking. Dog walk area. Trucks.

With out a doubt the dirtiest rest area I've ever been to. The sinks looked like the ones in my…read moremechanics shop. The floors had a layer of slime on them. There was no soap. There was trash all over the property and the cans were full. There was flushing toilets and running water which is the reason for 2 stars.

Spacious rest stop with nice, well-maintained rest rooms, picnic tables, and plenty of space to…read morestretch your legs. A great stop on the way to/from Leavenworth on Hwy 2. Nice scenery!

After drinking two mochas and a ton of water, this was a welcomed rest area detour (9/21/23)…read moreoutside of Leavenworth. Other choices I saw along Hwy 2 were isolated smallish park restrooms or portapotties. Of course, one could have stopped at a cafe, diner, tavern, or restaurant on this route. The Nason Creek Rest Area had parking for cars, trucks, and RVs. Looks like there's also an RV dump station area. This rest area is also safety monitored and has soft drink vending machines at the center kiosk area. There were people onsite and felt relatively safe. The women's restroom wasn't spotless, but the stall had seat liners, and the sinks had soap dispensers plus running water, and air dryers. Much better than porta or compost potties!

Nice, clean, non-busy rest stop before you get on I-82. There is a specific area for pets so you…read morecan let your animals stretch their legs or go to the bathroom. There is also an RV dump. The restrooms are very clean and even have heaters that turn on for the chillier nights so you don't walk into a super cold bathroom. There are a lot of nearby fast food restaurants, payphones, and name brand coffee shops. There's even a gelato/sorbeto shop nearby which I think I might check it out the next time I'm around. Oh! They have video surveillance of the area and also civilian patrol so you shouldn't have to worry about getting mugged or anything. But of course, use common sense. And I didn't forget the truckers. This is also a truck stop.

The bathrooms were heated which made it a lot more pleasant getting out of the car when it's cold…read more We slept here about 7 hours during a long road trip and it was pretty quiet. We felt safe. There's a Dutch Bros right next door.

Had to stop here for the Chester's chicken. The restrooms are clean. While I was there they were…read moreselling a lot of Chesters's chicken. Other than that its your normal convince fuel store. Will always stop here for Chester's chicken.

My boyfriend went in to the establishment to purchase some scratch tickets. He put $50 in the…read morelottery machine and the machine gave him no credits. He went to the service desk and the lady was extremely rude to him and told him that it wasn't her problem and he shouldn't have been gambling anyways. She wrote down his name and amount lost in the machine and she said to call later in the week. We called later in the week and were told the owner didn't stop by. Called over the weekend and was told the owner didn't stop by yet. Called the next week, they said she would be in and they would leave her another note. Called a few days later, they said the message didn't get passed along. I told the customer service person that we had been waiting for a week and a half. I gave her my number. She called the owner. The owner said she would have to get ahold of the lottery place to have the machine fixed and she would get his money. They asked me to call back today, 5/14/21. Today they told me that "your boyfriend's money was not found in the machine". What does that even mean? He put money in it. They have cameras. The lady there saw he put money in the machine and didn't get anything out. Money doesn't just disappear in to thin air! They are refusing to refund him. They told me to "continue calling back every 2-3 days to see if the money shows up in the machine".

It was a good hotel for its price. The hotel is old but clean and comfy. Nice bed, nice shower, and…read morefair amount of options on the TV. The front staff was also extremely kind and helpful, which made my experience much better. Would stay again!

I usually don't write reviews but I want to give a shout out to the young lady that worked in the…read morefree breakfast area. Her name started with a C. She was the sweetest kindest girl. She went above and beyond to make sure the guests were taken care of. Her charm was infectious. She deserves a raise.