Western Trip - 2018

[JayD]

You are going to have a great time, I'm sure. Last July me and 3 friends did the same thing, we took the whole month of July and hit a lot of National Parks along the way. We visited 19 states and covered 9100 miles. Left Arkansas on July 1 and got back home July 29. Here is a few of the National Parks we visited. Mt Evans, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite N.P. , Four Corners, Deception Pass, Pacific Coast Hwy. , Coulee Dam, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone N.P. , Theodore Rosevelt State Park. Even stopped in at Sturgis, but not during the rally. We had a blast.

You should invest in a National Parks Pass, that way you don't have to pay at every Park you visit, just show your pass. Enjoy your trip.

Sounds like a great trip. I did buy a park pass last year when I made my trip to the Rocky Mountains.

[SPYD3R]

Calif and I look at the 2nd amendment differently. Don't feel comfortable there.

DITTO on Cali.....

have a gr8 ride, be safe and enjoy.....
2 bad u won't b @ the Deadwood, SD 3WHEEL EVENT.... we'd all love to meet & greet you....
if you end up in Deadwood on your journey, stop in @ LEWIE's for the best burger in the world..... SCHLITZ beer too....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[JayD]

DITTO on Cali.....

have a gr8 ride, be safe and enjoy.....
2 bad u won't b @ the Deadwood, SD 3WHEEL EVENT.... we'd all love to meet & greet you....
if you end up in Deadwood on your journey, stop in @ LEWIE's for the best burger in the world..... SCHLITZ beer too....
Dan P
SPYD3R

Deadwood is on my list. I will check it out.

[Desert Spyder]

Calif and I look at the 2nd amendment differently. Don't feel comfortable there.

You're being a little paranoid of Cali. Is it the fear of violence that concerns you or the fear of carrying without a CCW?

[gdjbear]

You're being a little paranoid of Cali. Is it the fear of violence that concerns you or the fear of carrying without a CCW?

If you are going to carry in Commiefornia keep it locked in your trailer or trunk UNLOADED and you will be OK.

The cops out here are hypnotized err trained that when they hear the word gun they automaticly start shooting and don't stop until they are empty, enjoy your trip there is a lot of beautiful ridding out here.

[JayD]

You're being a little paranoid of Cali. Is it the fear of violence that concerns you or the fear of carrying without a CCW?

I am not being paranoid I am not going to spend my time or money in a place that works so hard to tamp down the 2nd amendment. I spent plenty of time in Calif in my early years and yes there is some good riding out there. I do keep up with the news and there is violence everywhere. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion on this matter.

[RapidSpyder]

DITTO on Cali.....

have a gr8 ride, be safe and enjoy.....
2 bad u won't b @ the Deadwood, SD 3WHEEL EVENT.... we'd all love to meet & greet you....
if you end up in Deadwood on your journey, stop in @ LEWIE's for the best burger in the world..... SCHLITZ beer too....
Dan P
SPYD3R

If you like Lewies, I think the Sled Haus in Lead is actually better... As for beer, the local brewer Crow Peak has a few good ones.

[JayD]

If you like Lewies, I think the Sled Haus in Lead is actually better... As for beer, the local brewer Crow Peak has a few good ones.

Not a drinker, but do like good food.

[RinconRyder]

SCHLITZ beer too....
Dan P
SPYD3R

When did they put the 'L' in the name?

[RinconRyder]

It does if you are carrying.

I'm in my 70's and have been biking throughout most of the nation, including the South, my whole life. Never needed to carry a firearm in all that time and don't see the need now. I notice you're from one of the whitest enclaves in the South so perhaps that has something to do with your outlook. To be truthful, you have a lot more to fear from the CA traffic than you do from perps with guns.

[SPYD3R]

Deadwood is on my list. I will check it out.

look for LEWIE'S.....
best dang burger u'll ever eat....
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and get a SCHLITZ while you're at it....
20150713_165346.jpg
if you land in Cheyenne, WY, stop in at the RIB'S & CHOP'S for a 700 F degree steak... best ever...
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again, ride carefully & enjoy....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[JayD]

I'm in my 70's and have been biking throughout most of the nation, including the South, my whole life. Never needed to carry a firearm in all that time and don't see the need now. I notice you're from one of the whitest enclaves in the South so perhaps that has something to do with your outlook. To be truthful, you have a lot more to fear from the CA traffic than you do from perps with guns.

Like I said everybody has their own opinion. Just so you know I am a transplant to Georgia. I won't trash your beliefs please give me the same courtesy. Thanks for your reply.

[JayD]

look for LEWIE'S.....
best dang burger u'll ever eat....
20150713_165927.jpg
and get a SCHLITZ while you're at it....
20150713_165346.jpg
if you land in Cheyenne, WY, stop in at the RIB'S & CHOP'S for a 700 F degree steak... best ever...
20150710_143002.jpg
again, ride carefully & enjoy....
Dan P
SPYD3R

Now that's the kind of reply I like. I would like to thank all of you that replied to my thread. It's great to have ALL of the comments to help me better plan for my trip. It's good to know when you take on a trip like this by yourself that there would be friendly faces out there to holler at if needed. Thanks.

[RapidSpyder]

Not a drinker, but do like good food.

Then if you’re in Hill City have to go to the Alpine Inn

[JayD]

Then if you’re in Hill City have to go to the Alpine Inn

[SPYD3R]

Jay;
i 4got 2 tell u...
if in AZ and/or NM, here are a couple places 2 visit:
20150702_091137.jpg Meteor Creator in AZ
SAM_1182.jpg London Bridge, Lake Havasu, AZ
20150630_113821.jpg self explained
20150630_122957.jpg 700 ft. under ground...
again, HAVE FUN....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[JayD]

Jay;
i 4got 2 tell u...
if in AZ and/or NM, here are a couple places 2 visit:
20150702_091137.jpg Meteor Creator in AZ
SAM_1182.jpg London Bridge, Lake Havasu, AZ
20150630_113821.jpg self explained
20150630_122957.jpg 700 ft. under ground...
again, HAVE FUN....
Dan P
SPYD3R

Thanks.

[pegasus1300]

If you pass thru Utah on I70 stop in Green river Utah at Ray's Tavern,great steaks and burgers. I don't drink either so you're on your own for anything other then water or soda.

[SPYD3R]

If you pass thru Utah on I70 stop in Green river Utah at Ray's Tavern,great steaks and burgers. I don't drink either so you're on your own for anything other then water or soda.

UTAH...... OMG, my favorite State in the entire world.....
Jay, here are a couple stops:
SAM_1198.jpg Americas Most Scenic Highway...
SAM_1203.jpg u'll run under a couple of these on Rt. 12...
SAM_1213.jpg Rt. 12, elevation 9000 ft... when i took this pic, i notice that my right front wheel was resting in a newly dropped cow patty.... this is OPEN RANGE COUNTRY, so be careful rounding corners, those cows are HUGE....
20150708_173315 (1).jpg Boulder, UT on Rt.12... gr8 food....
FUN FUN FUN to be had all along the way...
enjoy an keep us posted....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[JayD]

UTAH...... OMG, my favorite State in the entire world.....
Jay, here are a couple stops:
SAM_1198.jpg Americas Most Scenic Highway...
SAM_1203.jpg u'll run under a couple of these on Rt. 12...
SAM_1213.jpg Rt. 12, elevation 9000 ft... when i took this pic, i notice that my right front wheel was resting in a newly dropped cow patty.... this is OPEN RANGE COUNTRY, so be careful rounding corners, those cows are HUGE....
20150708_173315 (1).jpg Boulder, UT on Rt.12... gr8 food....
FUN FUN FUN to be had all along the way...
enjoy an keep us posted....
Dan P
SPYD3R

Looks good. I'm making a list. Now if I don't run out of time.

[SPYD3R]

Jay;
if you happen to take a wrong turn and end up in Nova Scotia.... UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL & CLEAN....
the Canadians have NO LITTER on their streets, every men's room was spotless... just AWESOME in every way....
20170715_134558 (1).jpg entering Novi...
20170717_114943 (1).jpg The Cove, where we stayed... really nice with a great restaurant, awesome fish...
20170716_145903 (1).jpg the Cabot Trail....
weather was awesome...
if not this year, give it consideration for 2019....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Little Blue]

Sounds like a wonderful ride time and miles of different things to see. What day will you start this trip? Please let us know how it goes and any TIPS on doing the trip.

[JayD]

Sounds like a wonderful ride time and miles of different things to see. What day will you start this trip? Please let us know how it goes and any TIPS on doing the trip.

Leaving Friday morning. Expect to be in Rapid City, South Dakota on Monday.

[pegasus1300]

Enjoy

[Fjrwillie]

Headed out next week on my annual western trip. First stop South Dakota, then Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and back to Georgia. Planning on being gone about a month. Looking forward to visiting many National Parks along the way. Hope to see some of you on the road.

DON'T LAY DOWN UNTIL YOU FALL DOWN.

We made a coast to coast trip last year, Massachusetts to California and like you we used the National Parks to guide our travels. The Iron Butt Association has a National Park Tour certificate, if you are so inclined. >>> http://www.ironbutt.com/themerides/npt/

Essentially the NPT is capture 50 parks, memorials, battlefields, in 25 states using the cancellation stamps you get at the visitor centers.



Good luck and have a blast and safe trip

Willie