Flying J Travel Plaza

Take Portage Avenue west and pass the Perimeter Highway. Continue for a half mile - maybe less - into Headingly. The Plaza is on the south side of the highway. It's pretty hard to miss! Cross street: Red River Exhibition Park Road

Cruisiest spot: The truck parking lot at the back. You will not likely find any action in the vehicle or RV parking lot in front. In fact, during the day that lot is full of tourists and families, so stay away from there! Concentrate on the truck lot instead.

There is activity there around the clock, but of course some times are more active than others. Best times: Truckers usually start pulling in during the late afternoon. The lot can be absolutely packed by the time evening rolls around. Evening and night time is the best, but not the only times, for a hookup.

The Plaza is conveniently designed with two parking lots - one for cars and RVs in front and the other in back is for trucks. Both are accessible by a long narrow roadway. Park on this near the truck entrance or at the truck entrance itself, and it is hard not to make eye contact with incoming truckers. Also try driving around the truck parking lot slowly -since it is truck parking only, a car slowly cruising around gets noticed, and there is probably little doubt as to what you are there for. Of course, you can also park in the car parking lot in front and walk around the truck lot in back. Watch for signs such as a flash of the truck parking lights or a spotling at night. During the day it is easier to see each other, so watch for a wave or smile or other sort of invitation from the driver. Some can be quite forward, and others are more subtle, but you'll see the signs.