I haven't been blogging much, but I've certainly been riding! The month of June was filled with a few iconic scenic byways and beautiful backroads as well as connections with family and friends. Here's the rundown of my early summer rides. Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi & Tennessee) I have ridden various sections of the... Continue Reading →
What is it about a ferry ride?! Perhaps because a significant amount of my happiest childhood memories involve riding in, or being pulled behind, a boat, I have a visceral fondness for watercraft. This fact is quite amusing considering I spent eight years in the Navy and was not once stationed aboard a ship 😊 ... Continue Reading →
In central Louisiana, along a 35-mile stretch of the Cane River, lies the Cane River Creole Heritage Area. This zone of just over 100,000 acres extends from Natchitoches in the north to Monette’s Ferry in the south. This area encompasses “homes, churches, military posts, and agricultural land” which coalesce into the story of hundreds of... Continue Reading →
At the end of the CVMA 15-1 Labor Day Charlie Mike event, everyone split into groups to either ride back to the Fayetteville area or to other destinations. I rolled south, riding part of the Moonshiner 28 again, until turning east on Walnut Creek Road just south of Franklin, NC to pick up what’s known... Continue Reading →
So many good things came out of my road trip last summer – gorgeous scenery, impactful history lessons, amazing riding (despite ever-present road construction), and most-importantly, human connections. I’ve been incredibly fortunate that many of the interactions from my trip have resulted in continuing friendships, including from a chance encounter with fellow CVMA (Combat Veterans... Continue Reading →
Cutting a 75-mile wide, 180-mile long path, extending from Gettysburg, PA to Monticello, VA, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area covers “400 years of multicultural American heritage.” According to the National Parks Conservation Association, this swath of land includes hundreds of African-American and Native-American Heritage Sites as well as battlefields and historic sites... Continue Reading →
OK, the travel bug has been nibbling at me quite a bit lately, so when last week's weather forecast predicted three consecutive days of no rain and temps in the upper 50s to lower 60s, I jumped in the truck and headed east! I love playing tourist in my own state, so the NC Year... Continue Reading →
I still have a few things to post about from last month, but I figured I’d catch y’all up on 2023 and introduce you to a fun new initiative here in NC. Believe it or not, “North Carolina Year of the Trail” is a designation for 2023 established by NC House Bill 554. Yep, an... Continue Reading →
Perfect way to wind-down at the end of a day or riding. I felt it while it was happening. I wasn’t going to be able to keep the bike upright. I pulled in the clutch and heard the engine rev in rebellion at the lack of throttle release, then leaned hard left and dumped the... Continue Reading →
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