Capitol Christmas Tree begins trek to D.C. behind new Kenworth W990

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its cross-country journey from Oregon to Washington, D.C., last week behind a brand-new Kenworth W990.

The tree is being hauled across the country by Central Oregon Truck Company. It has already made 11 stops since leaving Sweet Home, Oregon, on Nov. 9 and will make 12 more before it arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Nov. 26.

Remaining tour stops include:

• Friday, Nov. 16: Pocatello, Idaho
• Saturday, Nov. 17: Fort Bridger, Wyoming
• Sunday, Nov. 18: Laramie, Wyoming
• Sunday, Nov. 18: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
• Monday, Nov. 19: Nebraska City, Nebraska
• Tuesday, Nov. 20: Perry, Kansas
• Tuesday, Nov. 20: Kansas City, Missouri
• Wednesday, Nov. 21: Independence, Missouri
• Thursday, Nov. 22: St. Louis, Missouri
• Friday, Nov. 23: Harrison, Ohio
• Sunday, Nov. 25: Joint Base Andrews, Maryland