JohnBryer Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 The States - 18 North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee The Route: The trip started out with me dropping my helmet just outside of Atlanta. It landed on the mouth vent which I didn't notice was missing until we we already on the interstate. I picked up a new one in Atlanta. The one on the right is the new one. Our camera was having issues which ultimately got it replaced, so no pictures for the first few days. If you'd like to imagine Oklahoma and Texas winds, turn your monitor 30 degrees to the left and that's how we rode for almost 600 miles. Here we are in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico Julia in the same spot Highway 550 between Durango and Silverton A night spent in Silverton, CO The road into Telluride, CO At the top of the mountain in Telluride (and a good shot of my advrider shirt!) Hwy 141 just south of Grand Junction (the best riding of our trip!) Thanks Blakebird for the tip of this road! We spent a couple hours winding through the San Miguel canyon--it was AWESOME! We picked up a new camera in Grand Junction and I proceeded to drop my bike in the Circuit City parking lot. Here's the damage to the bag. Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah. Julia jumping for joy as we arrive inside of Grand Teton National Park. We spent 7 very peaceful and cool days at the park before venturing back towards home. It was just awesome there. I can't wait to return again. And for our friends at ST.N (Jackson Lake with the Tetons in the background) Yellowstone NP Watch out for the wildlife and the Buffalo patties on the pavement! Now, for the trip home. Leaving the Tetons and crossing Togwotee Pass, it snowed on us at 9600 feet.....scared the ___ out of me since I'm not used to snow in June! Last stop of note before leaving Wyoming is Devil's Tower National Monument. Then on to the Black Hills of South Dakota. We skipped Sturgis out of principle of the Janklow issue. The Needles Highway Who are these guys? I wasn't that excited to see Rushmore, but it was awesome! Next stop, 2 nights at the Badlands National Park. Our Cottage for 2 nights And since it's on our way home, we had to ride through....who recognizes this spot?? This will give it away. Here's the mileage on the GPS....(note the MAX speed!) Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Great trip and pics. Thanks. Link to comment
Jake Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Most excellent! My guess is the spot is on the Cherohala - I'd recognize that fog anywhere! Great pics of a great trip! Must have been awesome. Link to comment
JohnBryer Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 That's the Overlook of Fontana Dam near the end of the 129 loop. Link to comment
David Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Great pix. It looks like you and your lovely wife had a wonderful time. What a great memory it'll be. Link to comment
Voodoo Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Words cannot describe how jealous I am! What a great trip! Link to comment
StretchMark Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Excellent! That's one heck of a trip!! Link to comment
TNT Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Nice trip and report! Thanks and you where here. Link to comment
1MPH Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Great write up John, and even greater pictures. I am very envious (in a good way) of your trip. Wishing I could do one just like it. Jack Link to comment
stevo Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 John, Sounds and looks like an exciting trip. Thanx for the pics. Link to comment
Art.. Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hey, I've got that same pic........ Link to comment
Bytes_U Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 You are living most motorcyclist's dreams. Great trip, great weather, and a hot wife [that also rides] to share the experience. You are very fortunate to have it all! Thanks for sharing the adventure and the images. Link to comment
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