Today continues the US2-east mantra, crossing the rest of Montana and almost half of North Dakota.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 12 – US2 into North DakotaCategory Archives: Road Tales
In a fast-paced world where most long journeys are viewed from 20,000+ feet in a jet airliner, we miss out on the detail afforded by the low viewing angle of a motorcycle saddle. In this category I have stored a collection of interesting experiences gleaned from years of motorcycle touring. Each tale may describe a multi-week trip, a single day, or one sublime instant. Some tales even have photographic evidence. While I post these tales largely for my own amusement, I have been told they have inspired some to try motorcycle touring. If so, then that seems like a useful purpose. May they help you realize that the universe still holds many thoughts to consider, humor to be enjoyed, and wonders to behold.
2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 11 – A Cool Day along the Western Hi-Line
Today’s route is simple: US2 east. The scenery is far from simple: through the foothills to the continental divide at Glacier National Park to the endless grain fields of northern Montana.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 11 – A Cool Day along the Western Hi-Line2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 10 – Crossing on 20
Today I’ve cross the remainder of Washington eastbound on State Highway 20 through the mountains.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 10 – Crossing on 202021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 9 – Race to Oroville
I decide to ride the North Cascades highway and visit friends who couldn’t make the Par-Tay, but I need to arrive before evening or their region turns into Wild Kingdom. Will I make it?
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 9 – Race to Oroville2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 7 and 8 – No Joy for Covid Tests
Today I team up with Bob to try and obtain a Covid 19 test on our way to the Par-Tay.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 7 and 8 – No Joy for Covid Tests2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 6 – Summit to Surf
With a day to kill before arriving at the Par-Tay, I choose to ride by Mt. Ranier and then out to the Pacific coast before returning to Puget Sound.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 6 – Summit to Surf2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 5 – Where’d the Smoke Go?
After postponing my Lolo Pass crossing by one day, I finally get over the pass and wander across southeastern Washington state.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 5 – Where’d the Smoke Go?2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 4 – Minor Derailment
Bad luck prevents me from getting a reasonable start down Montana highway 200. By the time I get to Missoula, the remaining route is drowning in rain and wind. Decisions…
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 4 – Minor Derailment2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 3 – Smokey Scenic Route
Why take the direct Slab route from Sheridan, Wyoming to Great Falls, Montana when you can scale several mountain ranges, tangle with a thunderstorm, and dodge deer? All it takes is a few hundred extra miles. Who’s in?
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 3 – Smokey Scenic Route2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 2 – Impromptu Iron Butt
I’m feeling more human today, but running waaaay behind. I guess it’s time to just haul ass.
Continue reading 2021 Snarl Par-Tay Day 2 – Impromptu Iron Butt