Trip Report: NW National Parks Loop
I left my job recently to take a much needed sabbatical and figure out what I’m doing next. A few weeks after my last day at work I embarked on what was to be a three week tour of NW-ish National Parks from Portland, to include Olympic, North Cascades, Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon, Lassen Volcanic, and Crater Lake.
Weather and life had other plans.
Hoh to Port Angeles
This is the third installment of my trip log of my first overnight trip with the new Benelli TRK502X, doing 7 nights / 8 days from Portland, up the Olympic Peninsula, over to Bellingham and then finally to Orcas Island.
South Beach to Hoh Rainforest
This is the second installment of my trip log of my first overnight trip with the new Benelli TRK502X, doing 7 nights / 8 days from Portland, up the Olympic Peninsula, over to Bellingham and then finally to Orcas Island.
Trip Report: Portland to Olympic Peninsula to Orcas Island
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I purchased a 2021 Benelli TRK502X in July. I just completed my first overnight trip with the new Benelli, doing 7 nights / 8 days from Portland, up the Olympic Peninsula, over to Bellingham and then finally to Orcas Island.
Test Route: Tualatin River NWR Loop
I think I’m starting a video series. This post is an experiment with the format.
COVID-19 Consolation Ride
It was a beautiful day for a ride in Tillamook State Forest, despite the news and trip cancellations.
Getting Closer
It’s time for the last push to get the bike ready for the Nevada BDR. Fluid changes, gadget mounts, and new headers.
State of the Quota, pt. Two
A look at mods I’m planning to make before taking her on what is probably the first true adventure trip of her life.
State of the Quota, pt. One
I spent $2500 to acquire this Quota (she needs a name), and aside from fixing mechanically unsound things, I haven’t really done much. This is what I’m starting with to get ready for our first trip.
A Plan Begins to Form
I’m 48. Let’s get that out of the way. Since I turned 40, I’ve committed myself to the idea that experiences lived now are more valuable than dreams hoped for in the future. I don’t know if I’ll ever retire. But I do know that I’ve not regretted any of the trips or adventures I’ve undertaken in this lifetime.