Roadtripping Archives - Page 10 of 14

Canine Bikers

February 6, 2013 0

I wasn't there to explore the Northwest Passage, I was there to ride the Lolo Pass. At the summit, I met Clark the biker and Henry the pannier dog, one of many canine bikers I've met.

Kevin Bacon's not the only one who's six degrees of separation from the other people in his tribe. We're all drawing closer together each day. Here's a story of how my tribe reached out to me from yesterday's story.

Cocksure in Port Orford

February 4, 2013 1

My "sea to shining sea" aspiration at Port Orford, Oregon: is this a case of no guts, no glory? or "pride goeth before a fall"?

Redwoods and Resiliency

February 3, 2013 1

I first learned about Redwoods in a Highlights Magazine. Forty years later I met them in person. I hope that these photos and factoids inspire you as they did me.

Nowhere to Sleep in Oil Country

February 2, 2013 1

Here's a story where fellow campers came to my rescue

Trying to find a place to camp in North Dakota oil country took some ingenuity and the help of fellow campers willing to brave Yellowstone River mosquitoes.

Glacier, Montana and the Kindness of Strangers

February 1, 2013 1

Here's a tale of stunning beauty and the kindness of strangers from my favorite national park, Glacier.

Carlin, Camping and Stuff

January 31, 2013 0

George Carlin had it right when he riffed on our relationships with our stuff. "A house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it..." Motorcycle travel helps put this into perspective.

Slipping, Sliding and Sticking

January 30, 2013 0

Two lessons I learned about riding a motorcycle in slop that also apply to life and some advice from Oliver Wendell Holmes

San Francisco Motorcycle Club & Stereotypes

January 29, 2013 0

Think of the leggy woman in a tiny bikini and investment-grade boobs who usually adorns a bike, then replace her with a paunchy, hairy guy. I love the cheeky role reversal.