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THE STEPS AFIELD
Roadpath Journeys
The West Coast Scenic Route, WA Puget Sound Coast Go Down Go Up
The West Coast Scenic Route Information
Roadpath Description:
Roadpath Type: US Highway 101
Roadpath Total Length: 1750 miles, 2816 km
Roadpath Length in Washington: 366 miles, 589 km
Roadpath Year Built: 1926
Roadpath Use: tourism, travel, recreation
Roadpath Waymark: US highway signs
Roadpath Terminus Point (North):
Location: Marine Drive, near Canadian Border
Coordinates: 48.9926853, -122.7643832
Elevation: 12 feet
Roadpath Terminus Point (South):
Location: Port Townsend Ferry
Coordinates: 48.1114876, -122.7593606
Elevation: 12 feet
Roadpath Highest Elevation: feet,
Roadpath Lowest Elevation: feet,
Roadpath History:
Geographical Region: Pacific Coast
Ecoregion: Coastal Ranges
Ecoregion: Salish Basin
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m0-maps-westcoast-map) West Coast Scenic Route Map
The 2023 Journey, Washington Puget Sound Coast Go Down Go Up
Early this morning, I drive north on SH 20 to the state park for a hot shower and immediately notice that the sun has just risen above the horizon so, I turn on my camera so that I can take some photos along the way.
After taking a photo of the WNAS display, the first sunrise opportunity is near Dugalla Bay where I take several photos.
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0650) Whidbey Island Naval Air Station display
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0654) Near Dugalla Bay
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0656) Near Dugalla Bay
Soon after, I arrive at Deception Pass bridge where I also take several photos towards the eastern horizon.
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0705) Sunrise over Deception Pass
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0706) Sunrise over Deception Pass
When I arrive at Bowman Bay, I drive to the water front and here take another photo.
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0709) Sunrise over Bowman Bay
After I leave the shower house, I drive back over Deception Pass bridge and with no traffic this early, I slow down and take several photos.
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0733) Deception Pass Bridge
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0735) Deception Pass Bridge
Finally, when I arrive back in Oak Harbor, I take a photo of the WNAS display jets.
The Roadpath Journeys The West Coast Scenic Route, Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-2023-0819.0745) Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Display
The 2018 Journey, Washington Puget Sound Coast Go Down Go Up
The West Coast Scenic Route in Washington
(m6fi-westcoast-wa-puget-2018-0407.1919) Whidbey Island, Puget Sound
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