Traveling Washington? The Wifi's Hot at Rest Stops

Traveling the "Evergreen State" and need to tap into the power of the web? You won't need to look too far--the state's Department of Transportation recently unveiled their latest tribute to highway safety: Wireless internet connectivity at 28 of its 42 rest areas.

What's it cost? Well, some access is "on the house." Need road condition information? Want to check the weather? Take a squint through a traffic cam to see how bad the 'rolling parking lot' ahead is? Information provided on the department's web site is free for access. If you need access to other parts of the world wide web, you can start the meter running, courtesy of Road Connect, the contracted wireless service provider. If you're not already a Road Connect subscriber, then you can log in for 15 minutes for $2.99. Or buy more and save: $6.95 per day, or $29.95 for a month. Check out the DOT's webpage on the offering, and find links to rest area locations and more.