As an After Halloween Treat, for a limited time you will be able to download both of my books – my newest — “Less Beaten Paths of America: Quirky and Offbeat Roadside Attractions” and also “Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names.” TOTALLY FREE!!
This is part of the Trick-Or-Treat Book Blog Hop hosted by Author Patricia Lynne.
Both of these volumes are collections of my many travels across the United States and Canada. As you know, I have photographed well-known and not so well-known attractions along the way. In this book I share my experiences and occasional challenges, but always provide some fun and personal anecdotal stories of the quirky and offbeat places that the large and small communities offer.
My first book is all about Unique Town Names and is all in black and white. My Second book features dozens of quirky and offbeat attractions from all over the U.S. and even in Canada. ALL of the photos are in FULL COLOR.
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This is the final post from my April 2018 cross-country road trip from Lexington to Port Orchard, Washington and back. As a reminder, I covered 6000 miles and ventured through 16 states. Along the way I not only stopped to visit attractions and see the sites in towns small and large, but I also tried to capture the grandeur of the landscapes and scenery I passed by along the way. Following are a number of scenic photos from that trip. Enjoy the ride! I have randomized these, so they are not in any particular order. Captions tell the story.
Sunset in Colorado, taken on US 24 near Hartsel, ColoradoLovely sunset after a windy day. Taken on a side road of Interstate 70 just east of Abilene, KansasMorning sky taken between Bend, OR and Brothers, OR (near Millican, OR) on US Hwy 20 heading east.This is a sunset scene taken from the Edmonds to Kingston Ferry in Washington. The mountains in the distance are Olympic National Park. Water is Puget Sound.This is US Route 2 heading west towards Waterville, WAA huge dust storm as seen from Nevada Hwy 140 west of Winnemucca, NVLovely mountain scene from US Route 2 near Skykomish, WAMt. Rainier as seen from the Edmonds to Kingston Ferry crossing the Puget Sound.US 101 near South Bend, WA. I was heading south and it was raining. Still beautifulAnother shot of Garden of the Gods in Manitou Springs, COThis is Hole in the Mountain Peak, taken from I-80 near Deeth, NV. I was heading east and this was south of me.Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area east of Gunnison, CO. This was taken from US Hwy 50.Mt. Aetna as seen from US 50 near Monarch Pass, Colorado. heading east.Sunbeams over Garden of the Gods in Manitou Springs, COOne of the peaks of the Cascades near Goldbar, WAA snowy Interstate 90 heading west towards Livingston, MontanaSeattle, Washington as seen from a ferry in Puget SoundA scene of the high Utah desert near Crescent Junction, UTHeading towards Pine Canyon near Waterville, WASunset over Sinclair Inlet near Port Orchard, WAMissouri River Valley near Chamberlain, South Dakota
US Route 2 just past Steven’s Pass, WA – notice how high the show walls are on the side
Wenatchee Valley, near Wenatchee, WAUS Route 2 in Eastern WashingtonA view from Oregon 202Colorado Highway 94 near Rush, ColoradoUS 50 East of Gunnison near Monarch, COFrenchglen Highway in Central OregonSkykomish River near Skykomish, WA as seen from US Hwy 2A beach scene in Manchester, WAThe Bonneville Salt Flats in UtahThe high deserts of central Oregon are lovely.The view of the Cascades as seen from the Skykomish / Gold Bar area of Washington, east of Everett.
ENJOY THE RIDE! CHOOSE HAPPY!
If you like what you see, you may want to check out my book: Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names, available on Amazon. My second book, Less Beaten Paths of America: Quirky and Offbeat Roadside Attractions, is currently being worked on and I hope to make it available in late June 2018. Click on the photo below for more details or to get a copy of the book.
One thing that we all see when traveling America’s highways is signs. All kinds of them: road signs, exit signs, mile markers, billboards, “Welcome to Our Town” signs and the massive assortment of business signs from fast food places to local eateries. Indeed, our eyes and minds are deluges with them!
Over the course of my 6000 mile road trip to Washington State and back, I probably saw way more than a sign a mile (on average). Yes, there are many places with no signs, but then, there are others, such as going through small towns, where they are in abundance.
One of hundreds of Wall Drug signs to be seen on I-90 from as far away as Minnesota.Lostant The Mint Bar and a Coca-Cola Wall Art sign in Livingston, MontanaZigzag Inn – Zigzag, Oregon
This post presents a variety of signs from the road. This “eye-candy” is just one more fun piece of the travel puzzle. Discovering new signs, whether they be unique neon signs advertising local burger joints to the unique town signs and water towers, these signs are the little “color fillers” on the grand expanse of two lane highways zig-zagging this nation.
I always watch for fun town name signs. This one is in Illinois….not sure if they found the ant.Welcome to Gold Bar, Washington.
Follow me along on this colorful journey (in no particular order) to see some of the signs I saw along the way. And watch for the occasional Wall Drug sign to pop up on the ride (just like they do on I-90).
Saigon Rendezvous Restaurant – Olympia, WashingtonStarve Rock State Park – IllinoisLuxury 5 Cinema in Mitchell, SDBilly Burgers – Wilbur, WashingtonOld Piggly Wiggly Ad on the side of a building in Helper, UtahWall Drug Sign on I-90 in South DakotaA Sign at a convenience store door in Ferdinand, Indiana. So bummed! Wanted to go into store Donald Duck style….Sunset Motel Ad on building in Belle Fourche, SDClassic neon Stardust Motel in Wallace, IdahoWelcome to Nevada – Denio, NevadaSasquatch Sign Company, Manitou Springs, ColoradoCorn Palace – Mitchell, South DakotaWelcome to Henry, IllinoisLivingston Bar & Grille – Livingston, MontanaWall Drug sign in southwest MinnesotaSafeco Field Sign in Seattle, WAMurray Theatre – Murray, UtahWelcome to Tonica, IllinoisWelcome to Davenport, WashingtonLogger Restaurant in Astoria, OregonAl’s Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota – Largest stop for 200 miles (next one down the road is Wall DrugBrothers Stage Stop – Brothers, OregonCuster Battlefield Trading Post – Crow Agency, MontanaWelcome to Kingston, WashingtonSilver Saddle Motel in Manitou Springs, CO. I stayed there. Nice place. That is Pkes Peak in the background.Iowa River Greenbelt – Iowa Falls, IowaDr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery Barn Ad in Waterville, WashingtonKit Carson Trading post, Kit Carson, ColoradoOyster Capital of the World – South Bend, WashingtonWinners Casino – Winnemucca, NevadaLame Deer, MontanaRoxy Theater – Ottawa, IllinoisOld Hotel Newhouse neon sign in Helper, UtahPunkin Center, Colorado. Smack dab in the middle of nowhereCenex Sign on I-90 warning of last gas station for miles. Chamberlain, South DakotaWall Drug Sign on I-90 in South DakotaWarrior Trail – US Hwy 212 in Montana…taken near Ashland, MontanaSolomon, KansasPapa Joe’s in Crescent Junction, UT – The middle of nowhere touristy stop for gas, snacks and odds and ends quirky souvenirs.Antique Archaeology in LeClaire, IowaJerry Strong Landing on the Illinois River in Lacon, IllinoisSign at door of Belle Restaurant in Belle Fourche, SDCutter’s Barber Shop in Olympia, WashingtonPortway Tavern – Astoria, OregonDirection Signs in Wallace, IdahoBlack Bear Clothes wall ad in Sultan, WashingtonWallace, IdahoYet another Wall Drug Sign – in Western MinnesotaThe Empire Theater in Livingston, MontanaBig Foot Road, near the Badlands National Park in South DakotaKountry Korners Krazy Kreatures in Kingston, WashingtonWelcome to Helper sign with old Coke Wall Ad in backgroundWelcome to Kentucky, home sweet homeWall sign in Olympia, WashingtonColorado State Line
ENJOY THE RIDE! CHOOSE HAPPY!
If you like what you see, you may want to check out my book: Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names, available on Amazon. My second book, Less Beaten Paths of America: Quirky and Offbeat Roadside Attractions, is currently being worked on and I hope to make it available in late June 2018. Click on the photo below for more details or to get a copy of the book.
As an After Halloween Treat, for a limited time you will be able to download both of my books – my newest — “Less Beaten Paths of America: Quirky and Offbeat Roadside Attractions” and also “Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names.” TOTALLY FREE!!
