The Beginning and The End

Well, this story isn't as dramatic as all that, but as of yesterday I can say I have completed the US Route 20 from the West to the East.

In the West the highway begins in the city of Newport, Oregon. Newport is an historic city with interests for all ages.








We started our journey "down" the hill in the Deco District". This is Newport's downtown area and contains many  Art Deco buildings; the historic Bayfront which is a working fishing port and home to several local business.

We especially enjoyed our stroll out on a couple of piers.  From several blocks away we could hear this "bealering" noise and followed the sound to one particular pier just loaded with sea lions waiting for "their daily catch" from the recently docked fishing boats.

There are several shopping districts in the area, but I only visited this area because I was anxious to begin my journey.  But, not without a quick stop at The Yaquina Head Lighthouse.  Newport's population is fairly small, about 10,000 residents.  So now you know what I am looking at in my rear view mirror.

The end of US 20 ended in Kenmore Square, actually it ended right in the middle of a street in downtown Boston.  If your not paying attention you might miss that 12" X 12" steel sign attached to a pole.  One thing I have learn for sure going around the block to get a second photo doesn't always work.

I have always been told it's important what happens BETWEEN the beginning and the end so check back once in awhile and you will be able to travel with us along this US 20 route across America.

So now that this adventure is marked off my bucket list it's time to head North to Canada.



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