I have less than two weeks before leaving on my 6,000+ mile trip up into Canada, down into Maine and home again. With the lingering cooler weather, I’m hoping it will clear up and warm up in the next two … Continue reading →
As the weather in Salt Lake City finally hints of spring, I’m getting ready for another cross-country trip across this beautiful land of spacious skies, amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties. This is a grand land, peopled with … Continue reading →
It was a beautiful Monday–Skies were clear, temperatures were warming. I had a meeting in Provo, so I decided to ride my motorcycle down from Sandy. Upon my trip home, traveling in the I-15 HOV lane in Utah Country, I … Continue reading →
Well I’m starting my planning for a trip across the upper portion of the USA and into Canada. My trip will take me into Canada above the Great Lakes, but mostly through the upper states of the U.S.. I will … Continue reading →
I’m planning my next cross-country trip for 2010, which will allow me to check off the remaining states, with the exception of Alaska (Planning this one for 2011), that I have traveled in. I’ll be touring up through North Dakota, … Continue reading →
Friday, my son-in-law Jared Ogden and I, rode our motorcycles to the shores of the Great Salt Lake. The temperatures were in the mid 30’s, but we dressed warm. I have heated clothing that plugs right into the battery of … Continue reading →
Finally made it home safe from my California Motorcycle Trip. The ride down was uneventful. Left Salt Lake at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, and rolled into Anaheim around 5:00 PM. Had a great time with Penny, Teresa, and Jennica. The … Continue reading →
My wife, Penny, and two of our daughters, Jennica (Still living at home, and unmarried) and Teresa (Married with a cute little boy), have planned a trip down to Anaheim (Disneyland) from Nov 11th to the 14th. They asked if … Continue reading →
In March 2009, I journeyed from Salt Lake City to Daytona Beach, Florida. Given the time of year, I actually had pretty good weather. It was cold until I got down into Texas. I did travel through a few rain … Continue reading →
May of 2008 I journeyed from Salt Lake City to New York, down through Philadelphia and Washington D.C., then back to Salt Lake. I met a lot of great people and learn much about our American heritage. You can visit … Continue reading →
We met early Friday morning, May 29th, and started our journey heading east on I-80 towards Evanston, Wyoming. In Evanston, Wyoming, we headed north on Hwy 89/16 through several small towns until we connected with Hwy 89 into Jackson Hole, … Continue reading →
Ironbutt.com, an association that promotes safe, long rides for the toughest riders in America, honors riders who complete a “SaddleSore 1,000 mile ride. To qualify, a rider must ride his motorcycle 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours. On May … Continue reading →
September 18th, Mike Jarvis, my riding buddy and partner in a houseboat, decided to ride down to Lake Powell, from Salt Lake City, to do some electrical work on our houseboat. The ride was very enjoyable, traveling through some beautiful … Continue reading →
Over the years, as I have traveled this great nation, I have developed an endearing love for its people, countryside and history. My hope is to share with you, my blog visitor, my adventures and feelings as I explore and … Continue reading →
Ride through the California Redwoods Along the Oregon Coast Ride to Mt St Helens, Washington Motorcycle Drive-By’s More Drive-By’s … and More A static drive-by… sorry, no video Another static drive-by “Cruising Down that Highway…” … Continue reading →
Eureka, Nevada – Known for its Gold Mining On the Loneliest Hwy Treking across Nevada More Hwy … and more Two BFF’s Traveling across Northern California Through the Redwoods of California Two Big Foots… One is hairy… and one is … Continue reading →
Home at last. We drove a little over 2,500 miles in 7 days. We made 35 gas stops, drank 254 gallons of water, gave the “two finger” wave (a biker’s secret signal to other bikers) 1,254 times, push started two … Continue reading →
Reflections of a Biker in the Nevada Desert Stuck in Traffic outside of Reno, Tahoo Adam in a Tree, along the Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Trial Driving along the “Loneliest Hwy” Nevada, Hwy 50 Mike standing tall among the Redwoods … Continue reading →