ok.. last night I had a dream that Oprah was sitting beside me while I was typing at the computer, she was giving me some pointers for the blog...she was smiling and happy..she kept saying 154, 154...so what does that mean? I guess she was telling me to do a post on Highway 154, aka San Marcos Pass, the Chumash Highway, Deadman's Curve, James Dean Highway Jr... I keep reading about people dying on this highway..either in car crashes or by jumping off the bridge..what's the deal up here? It is a scenic highway and destination for many varied recreational opportunites..and 
therein lies the problem..too many things to do! This winding road through the mountains used to be for locals and travelers to get to Lake Cachuma to fish and relax, now it's for every manner of being to get to a watering hole or a blackjack table..you see the problem..this area used to offer wholesome entertainment like camping and boating; now it has grown and offers wine tasting, saloons, and gambling and that brings in a different crowd..a crowd that is addicted to vice..the get rich and drunk quick crowd, the bad crowd, the bad seeds, the dregs of humanity, the clowns of society..the..oops, got carried away a little..
but that's why the Chumash Casino is making so much money..and that's why anyone who plays there is a pimp..Toby Keith, Peter Frampton and all the rest of the washed up sellouts...that winding road was never meant to carry so many addicted people..they just crash and kill..and then we get the Casino crowing about what a great asset they are to the community...the highway needs to return to its original purpose...as a road for
stagecoaches! That's right..I propose that San Marcos Pass be closed to all vehicles 'ceptin' Stagecoaches..that would solve all the death problems unless the stagecoach gets ambushed by a bunch of wild Injuns! But those chances are minimized as the Chumash get richer and fatter..they move slower!
lizardsmouth
therein lies the problem..too many things to do! This winding road through the mountains used to be for locals and travelers to get to Lake Cachuma to fish and relax, now it's for every manner of being to get to a watering hole or a blackjack table..you see the problem..this area used to offer wholesome entertainment like camping and boating; now it has grown and offers wine tasting, saloons, and gambling and that brings in a different crowd..a crowd that is addicted to vice..the get rich and drunk quick crowd, the bad crowd, the bad seeds, the dregs of humanity, the clowns of society..the..oops, got carried away a little..but that's why the Chumash Casino is making so much money..and that's why anyone who plays there is a pimp..Toby Keith, Peter Frampton and all the rest of the washed up sellouts...that winding road was never meant to carry so many addicted people..they just crash and kill..and then we get the Casino crowing about what a great asset they are to the community...the highway needs to return to its original purpose...as a road for
stagecoaches! That's right..I propose that San Marcos Pass be closed to all vehicles 'ceptin' Stagecoaches..that would solve all the death problems unless the stagecoach gets ambushed by a bunch of wild Injuns! But those chances are minimized as the Chumash get richer and fatter..they move slower!lizardsmouth
history
Description - This State Scenic Highway begins about 35 miles inland and gracefully works its way to the beautiful California, Santa Barbara coastline. Travelers journey through part of Los Padres National Forest, past Lake Cachuma, and through colorful historic towns. The sun shines year round and warm temperatures make this area a delight to visit.
Attractions - All of Route 154 is locally known as the San Marcos Pass Highway. It begins at the Route 101 intersection near Los Olivos and after crossing the Santa Ynez Mountains swings back to rejoin Route 101 in the City of Santa Barbara.It is a gently curving two-lane highway that passes through four separate scenic environments. The first is only three miles long and features the gentle slopes, twisting canyons, grasslands and live oak trees typical of much of the State's cattle ranching areas.
The second segment, seven miles in length, passes through small farms and orchards that border the Santa Ynez River in its valley setting.Views of foothills, mountains and Lake Cachuma dominate the 14-miles third section.The final eight miles of highway are downhill and from them travelers are afforded views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal communities and the Channel Islands.
Recreation - The Route 154--San Marcos Pass Road is known for it's cultural, historical, natural, recreational and scenic attractions.
git along little dogies....
Description - This State Scenic Highway begins about 35 miles inland and gracefully works its way to the beautiful California, Santa Barbara coastline. Travelers journey through part of Los Padres National Forest, past Lake Cachuma, and through colorful historic towns. The sun shines year round and warm temperatures make this area a delight to visit.
Attractions - All of Route 154 is locally known as the San Marcos Pass Highway. It begins at the Route 101 intersection near Los Olivos and after crossing the Santa Ynez Mountains swings back to rejoin Route 101 in the City of Santa Barbara.It is a gently curving two-lane highway that passes through four separate scenic environments. The first is only three miles long and features the gentle slopes, twisting canyons, grasslands and live oak trees typical of much of the State's cattle ranching areas.
The second segment, seven miles in length, passes through small farms and orchards that border the Santa Ynez River in its valley setting.Views of foothills, mountains and Lake Cachuma dominate the 14-miles third section.The final eight miles of highway are downhill and from them travelers are afforded views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal communities and the Channel Islands.
Recreation - The Route 154--San Marcos Pass Road is known for it's cultural, historical, natural, recreational and scenic attractions.
git along little dogies....
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