In early 2020 I traveled across the country with the course of three weeks. My A to Z posts this year will have the “8154” theme, which will also be the title of my forthcoming new book that will document the epic road trip. Each entry will highlight a few stories with photos based on the alphabet and not the order of the trip. I hope you will enjoy this bouncy ride across the back roads of America. Please enjoy the Y Stories. (all photography by David “Sumoflam” Kravetz)
EnjoY the rYde as we drYve Across America – Part Two
Throughout the course of our 8154 Road Trip, there was not anything with an X or a Y in it. So, I thought I would take readers on a Virtual Road Trip along the highways of America as seen from our eyes. Part One took readers from Kentucky to Idaho. Part Two today will hit the remainder of our trip. So, travel along with us and check out the scenery from our 23 day trip from Kentucky to Washington, down the Pacific Coast and east through the southwest and Texas. Enjoy the Ride!
Washington Highways
US Highway 2 near Reardan, WashingtonDowntown Davenport, WashingtonUS Highway 2 west of Davenport, WashingtonDowntown Hartline, Washington on US Highway 2US Highway 2 east of Waterville, WashingtonUS Highway 2 west of Waterville, WashingtonApproaching the Cascades on US Highway 2 near Orondo, WashingtonUS Highway 2 along Lake Wenatchee in East Wenatchee, WashingtonLake Wenatchee as seen from US Highway 2 in East Wenatchee, WashingtonDriving on US Highway 2 in Leavenworth, WashingtonDowntown Leavenworth, WashingtonUS Highway 2 west of Leavenworth, Washington on the way to Stevens PassUS Highway 2 west of Leavenworth, Washington on the way to Stevens PassSnow-covered roadside on US Highway 2 at Stevens Pass in WashingtonHeading downhill from Stevens Pass on US Highway 2 in WashingtonWA Hwy 522 near Monroe, WashingtonTall tree lined Long Lake Road in Port Orchard, WashingtonView of Hood Canal from Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck, WashingtonDowntown Shelton, WashingtonTree-lined WA Hwy 3 south of Shelton, WashingtonBridges over the Chehalis River on Washington Hwy 107 in Montesano, WashingtonUS Hwy 101 north of South Bend, WashingtonForested US Highway 101 near South Bend, WashingtonCrossing the Astoria – Megler Bridge on US 101 from Chinook, Washington into Oregon
Oregon Highways
US 101 crossing the wide Columbia River from Washington into OregonAstoria-Megler Bridge just north of Astoria, Oregon on US Highway 101 crossing over the Columbia RiverThe drive through Fort Stevens State Park near Hammond, OregonUS Highway 101 north of Bandon, OregonDowntown Bandon, OregonA Pacific Coast scene from US Highway 101 near Gold Beach, Oregon
California Highways
US 101 Trinidad, CaliforniaUS 101 near Scotia, California on the approach to Redwoods National ParkCA Hwy 254 – Avenue of the Giants – in Redwoods National Park near Scotia, CaliforniaCA Hwy 254 through the Redwoods near Redcrest, CaliforniaLooking up at the Redwoods on CA Hwy 254 near Redcrest, CaliforniaUS Highway 101 near Penngrove, CaliforniaThe Golden Gate Bridge and US Highway 101 as seen from Mill Valley, CaliforniaCrossing Golden Gate Bridge on US Hwy 101 into San FranciscoCrossing the Bay Bridge on Interstate 80 from San Francisco, CaliforniaDriving on the California Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) near Carmel-by-the-Sea, CaliforniaA lovely view of Big Sur as seen from CA Hwy 1CA Highway 46 east of Cambria, CaliforniaCalifornia Hwy 46 through Paso Robles, CaliforniaCA Hwy 41 near Shandon, CaliforniaCalifornia Hwy 41 near Avenal, CaliforniaCalifornia Hwy 41 near Stratford, CaliforniaCA Hwy 198 heading east towards the Sierra Nevadas near Visalia, CaliforniaCA Hwy 198 heading to the Sierra Nevada range near Exeter, CaliforniaAnother view of the Sierra Nevada range from CA Hwy 198 near Exeter, CaliforniaCA Hwy 198 in Lemon Cove, CaliforniaCalifornia Hwy 198 near Three Rivers, CaliforniaAfter entering Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Climbing altitude in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Driving through the giants in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Driving through the giants in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Amazing giant trees in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Up high in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Driving through the giants in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Heading back down the road in Sequoia National Park on CA Hwy 198.Driving into sunset on California Hwy 65 near Terra Bella, CaliforniaSunrise on Interstate 15 heading east near Yermo, CaliforniaInterstate 15 heading into Baker, CaliforniaInterstate 15 near Baker , CaliforniaInterstate 15 east of Baker, CaliforniaInterstate 15 heading east just south of Nipton, CaliforniaNipton Road heading to Nevada near Nipton, CaliforniaNipton Road heading towards Searchlight, Nevada
Nevada Highways
Driving the Joshua Tree Highway, Nevada Highway 164 west of Searchlight, NevadaNevada Highway 164 near Searchlight, NevadaNevada Highway 163 near Laughlin, Nevada
Arizona Highways
Arizona Highway 68 near Bullhead City, ArizonaWelcome to Williams, Arizona on US Route 66Arizona Highway 64 from Williams, ArizonaUS Route 66 in downtown Holbrook, ArizonaInterstate 40 near Chambers, ArizonaInterstate 40 heading east into Ganado, ArizonaInterstate 40 in Ganado, Arizona
New Mexico Highways
Interstate 40 eastbound near Continental Divide, New MexicoUS Route 66 / Interstate 40 near Casa Blanca, New MexicoInterstate eastbound heading into Albuquerque, New Mexico with the Sandia Mountains in the backgroundInterstate 40 heading east into Moriarty, New MexicoStateline Road (NM 348) between Texico, New Mexico and Farwell, Texas
Texas Highways
Texas FM 1075 near Happy, TexasDowntown Quitaque, TexasDowntown Turkey, TexasDowntown Matador, TexasDowntown Crowell, TexasTexas FM 1919 near Seymour, TexasTexas Highway 70 near Flomot, TexasInterstate 20 heading east near Longview, TexasHeading north on Texas FM 2198 near Karnack, Texas
Louisiana Highways
Louisiana Highway 2 near Vivian, LouisianaLouisiana Hwy 170 in Vivian, LouisianaInterstate 49 heading north of Vivian, Louisiana
Arkansas Highway
Interstate 30 near Donaldson, Arkansas
Tennessee Highways
Crossing the Mississippi River and entering Tennessee on Interstate 40 near Memphis, TN
Kentucky Highway
The Bluegrass Parkway heading towards Lexington on the final leg. This is near Elizabethtown, KY
WATCH FOR MY NEW BOOK “8154” — COMING SOON TO AMAZON
I am currently working on my FOURTH book, titled “8154” to represent the mileage of my epic road trip with family. You can visit my Amazon Author Page to see my other books at https://amzn.to/3azY36l
In early 2020 I traveled across the country with the course of three weeks. My A to Z posts this year will have the “8154” theme, which will also be the title of my forthcoming new book that will document the epic road trip. Each entry will highlight a few stories with photos based on the alphabet and not the order of the trip. I hope you will enjoy this bouncy ride across the back roads of America. Please enjoy the Y Stories. (all photography by David “Sumoflam” Kravetz)
