Riding through the scenic high desert of Oregon on my way to the BMW Rally in Redmond, OR

Along the Columbia River Gorge on the Washington side, then over the Oregon side to Pendleton, OR.

Over the Astoria bridge to Cape Disappointment and along the Columbia River to Vancouver, VA to get the 12,000 mile service on my bike.

Coffee and biscones in Rockaway Beach. Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. the Astoria Column, a good pizza at the brewery, and a good night at a comforatble B&B.

Not a lot of miles, but a whole lot of cool stops. Tide pooling, scenic overlooks, and sea lions on my way to Tillamook.

The rugged southern Oregon coast. A great meal at Matties Pancake House and back north to the beautiful town of Florence.

A short ride, and some great food in Bandon, OR. If you've never been there, you should go. It's a cool little place on the southern coast.

Climbing up from Ashland, OR to Klamath Falls and up to Crater Lake National Park, where there was still about 7 ft of snow. Then over to the Oregon coast and some schnitzel.

A day of caves and summits. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, a wild road through the Klamath National Forest fire damage, Happy Camp, CA and an epic, scenic ride along the river.

Klamath, CA through the Redwood National Park, and crossing into Oregon to Grants Pass, OR

Scott had to turn back due to a coolant leak. I kept going north to the Redwoods National Park. The visitors center was closed and it was getting late, so I’ll visit the park in the morning.

Riding along the northern California coast does not get old. Today was a pretty straight run up the PCH to Fort Bragg, CA.

Mill Valley, CA to Muir Woods, and along the PCH to Jenner, CA. Then, along the Russian River Valley to Windsor, CA. And, a really nice dinner.

Over the Santa Cruz mountains to the PCH. North through Half Moon Bay and San Francisco. Over the Golden Gate Bridge to Mill Valley and dinner in Sausalito, CA.

Carmel by the Sea, CA to Cupertino, CA, then back down to Big Sur for the day

Santa Barbara to Carmel by the Sea. Dealing with PCH Closures and taking the 101. Carmel Valley Road was beautiful, though.

Starting off in the Angeles mountains, I make it to Santa Monica and wet my toes in the Pacific Ocean. Then, up to Santa Barbara.

A beautiful day of riding through Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bear Lake, and Lake Arrowhead along the Rim of the World Scenic Drive in San Bernardino County CA.

Through Death Valley and down to Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, CA. A long, hot day in the saddle rewarded with some lovely views.

From the Las Vegas area to Parhump NV and crossing in to California! The Shoshone entrance to Death Valley National Park, Badwater Basin, Furnace Creek Visitors Center and the Ranch at Death Valley. Let’s say it was warm.