Day 54: Caves and Summits
A day of caves and summits. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, a wild road through the Klamath National Forest fire damage, Happy Camp, CA and an epic, scenic ride along the river.
Days 52-53: Saturday…in the (Redwood) Park
Klamath, CA through the Redwood National Park, and crossing into Oregon to Grants Pass, OR
Day 49: I Walked Among the Redwoods at Muir Woods
Mill Valley, CA to Muir Woods, and along the PCH to Jenner, CA. Then, along the Russian River Valley to Windsor, CA. And, a really nice dinner.
Day 42: Joshua Trees, Cholla Cacti, Lakes, and the Rim of the World
A beautiful day of riding through Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bear Lake, and Lake Arrowhead along the Rim of the World Scenic Drive in San Bernardino County CA.
Day 41: There are More Joshua Trees in Death Valley Than in Joshua Tree
Through Death Valley and down to Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, CA. A long, hot day in the saddle rewarded with some lovely views.
Day 40: Into the Valley of Death rode…just me.
From the Las Vegas area to Parhump NV and crossing in to California! The Shoshone entrance to Death Valley National Park, Badwater Basin, Furnace Creek Visitors Center and the Ranch at Death Valley. Let’s say it was warm.
Day 37: Panguitch, UT to Zion National Park and St. George, UT
Zion National Park is unlike every other canyon park I’ve seen. You’re in the valley looking up, not at the rim looking down. It’s a totally different perspective.
Day 36: Torrey, UT to Scenic Byway 12, Bryce Canyon NP, and Panguitch, UT
All American Road Utah 12. Some amazing views and some “vertiginous twisties” on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park. Canyons and Hoodoos and 1,000 foot Drop-offs. Oh My!
Day 35: Moab, UT to Canyonlands National Park, the Bicentennial Highway, Capitol Reef National Park and Torrey, UT
The second longest day so far. Moab, Canyonlands NP, Utah’s Bicentennial Highway, Capitol Reef NP, and an adorable B&B in Torrey, UT. Oh and a massage chair in my room. How nice.
Day 33: Mexican Hat, UT to Arches National Park and Moab, UT
By far, today was the most visually stunning day so far. Monument Valley is impressive. The town of Mexican Hat was disappointing (although the “hat” is pretty cool). Arches is amazing—the landscape is like another planet.
Day 31: Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Park, and Dolores, CO
Decided not to do the Million Dollar Highway in the snow, which I think it the right call. Instead, I enjoyed Mesa Verde National Park and am spending the night in Dolores, CO.
Day 16: Cape Girardeau, MO to Nashville, TN
Cape Girardeau to Nashville through the Land Between the Lakes, a beautiful National Recreation Area. Wondering why the tortoise crossed the road?
Day 14: Louisville, KY to Evansville, IN
Underground at Mammoth Cave—the longest known cave system in the world. It was a beautiful day. Who doesn’t love to be underground, checking out the bats and the amazing history of the cave. Highly recommend.
Day 9: Sevierville, TN to Middlesboro, KY
A short day through Knoxsville and the Cumberland Gap tunnel, to the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and stayed the night in Middlesboro, KY. Kentucky is just beautifiul.
Day 8: Suches, GA to Sevierville, TN
Suches, Blairsville, the Cherohala Skyway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park all it one day. It was a good day, and a sad day.