Sunday, January 28, 2018
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Riding the 21, ID
From Stanley, ID to Lowman, ID
From Lowman, ID to Idaho City, ID
From Idaho City, ID to Boise, ID
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Raspberry Milkshake in Garden City, UTu
Outstanding taste.
A must for anyone who visits Garden City, zu
Whatever one says it is difficult to imagine. One has to try it to really appreciate it.
Breakfast in Provo, UT
Woke up to another beautiful sunny day.
Weather is very nice. Not as hot as in south Utah, so we decided to enjoy our breakfast outside.
Getting ready for our ride to Idaho ...
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
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We have had very bad wifi coverage in the places where we have stayed.
Uploading photos has thus been very difficult so we have decided to put the subject line of the post to remind us of the topic to write about and as soon as we can we will finish the post.
In the meantime, the blog shows that the posts are "in construction".
Thank you for your patience.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Lunch in Moab, UT
Had a good lunch at Spoke.
We had fish tacos and beer battered fish and chips.
Desert was chocolate and pecan praline ice cream.
Canyonlands National Park, UT
After Dead Horse Point, we knew it would be difficult to be impressed again but ... we had just next door the Canyonlands National Park.
So we turned our bike towards the 313, turned left and entered the National Park.
There are no shortage of places to get stunning views of the canyons cut by the Colorado and Green Rivers – in many places you can just pull your car over at the side of the road and see something that’s going to probably stay with you for the rest of your life.
As we did not have much time we visited the Island in the Sky and drove to the Grand View Point and what a grand view it was. Considered by many to be the best view in the entire Island in the Sky District. This short route at the end of Grand View Point Road starts out as a very easy, wheelchair-accessible path to an overlook, then climbs down some moderate but rugged rock stairs, taking you right to the edge of the southernmost part of the Island in the Sky.
The trail begins at a parking area at the very end of Grand Point View Drive. The first 300 feet are fully paved and accessible.
Next stop was the Visitor Center at Island in the Sky and we enjoyed another beautiful view and noticed a dirt road that could be easily accessed from the main road.
So we turned our bike towards the 313, turned left and entered the National Park.
There are no shortage of places to get stunning views of the canyons cut by the Colorado and Green Rivers – in many places you can just pull your car over at the side of the road and see something that’s going to probably stay with you for the rest of your life.
As we did not have much time we visited the Island in the Sky and drove to the Grand View Point and what a grand view it was. Considered by many to be the best view in the entire Island in the Sky District. This short route at the end of Grand View Point Road starts out as a very easy, wheelchair-accessible path to an overlook, then climbs down some moderate but rugged rock stairs, taking you right to the edge of the southernmost part of the Island in the Sky.
The trail begins at a parking area at the very end of Grand Point View Drive. The first 300 feet are fully paved and accessible.
Next we drove to to see the Mesa Arch which is undeniably, one of the spotlight attractions in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. It is off the main road and a short, easy hike.
Because this is one of the most popular trails in the park, the parking area at the trailhead is spacious and the signs for the trail itself are very well marked.
This loop travels across slickrock and dirt, but unlike other slickrock trails which are usually only marked by stone cairns, this trail has a fairly easy to spot path along it’s entire route. You’ll see stairs carved into the stone and the trail hemmed in by desert driftwood – very, very difficult to get lost on this one.
The views are magnificent ...
We even had the pleasure of seeing an artist that spends her days watching and painting this beautiful place.
Next stop was the Visitor Center at Island in the Sky and we enjoyed another beautiful view and noticed a dirt road that could be easily accessed from the main road.
Dead Horse Point, UT
There are no words or pictures to really explain Dead Horse Point.
All we can say is if you are ever close to Moab, GO there !
Dead Horse Point is located at the end of a mesa 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, on the edge of Canyonlands National Park. The vista offers outstanding views of the river and surrounding canyon country.
The Legend Of Dead Horse Point
Before the turn of the 19th century, mustang herds ran wild on the mesas near Dead Horse Point. The unique promontory provided a natural corral into which the horses were driven by cowboys. The only escape was through a narrow, 30-yard neck of land controlled by fencing. Mustangs were then roped and broken, with the better ones being kept for personal use or sold to eastern markets. Unwanted culls of "broomtails" were left behind to find their way off the Point.
According to one legend, a band of broomtails was left corralled on the Point. The gate was supposedly left open so the horses could return to the open range. For some unknown reason, the mustangs remained on the Point. There they died of thirst within sight of the Colorado River, 2,000 feet below.
All we can say is if you are ever close to Moab, GO there !
Dead Horse Point is located at the end of a mesa 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, on the edge of Canyonlands National Park. The vista offers outstanding views of the river and surrounding canyon country.
The Legend Of Dead Horse Point
Before the turn of the 19th century, mustang herds ran wild on the mesas near Dead Horse Point. The unique promontory provided a natural corral into which the horses were driven by cowboys. The only escape was through a narrow, 30-yard neck of land controlled by fencing. Mustangs were then roped and broken, with the better ones being kept for personal use or sold to eastern markets. Unwanted culls of "broomtails" were left behind to find their way off the Point.
According to one legend, a band of broomtails was left corralled on the Point. The gate was supposedly left open so the horses could return to the open range. For some unknown reason, the mustangs remained on the Point. There they died of thirst within sight of the Colorado River, 2,000 feet below.
Riding the 313, UT
Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway, or Utah Highway 313, takes you through miles of incredible red rock canyon country.
To reach the byway, we headed north from Moab on US-191. After about 9 miles (14.5 km), we saw the “Dead Horse Point State Park” sign and turned left (west) onto SR-313. This is the start of the byway.
After a series of hairpin curves as you begin to ascend the plateau, the road mellows out allowing you to appreciate the scenery. We actually stopped right as we plateau started and took some pictures overlooking the hairpins down below.
At about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) from the beginning of SR-313 a fork to the left leads to Dead Horse Point State Park. We had heard that the view from Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world.
We were looking forward to be 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, and check the overlook that provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands’ sculpted pinnacles and buttes.
To reach the byway, we headed north from Moab on US-191. After about 9 miles (14.5 km), we saw the “Dead Horse Point State Park” sign and turned left (west) onto SR-313. This is the start of the byway.
After a series of hairpin curves as you begin to ascend the plateau, the road mellows out allowing you to appreciate the scenery. We actually stopped right as we plateau started and took some pictures overlooking the hairpins down below.
At about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) from the beginning of SR-313 a fork to the left leads to Dead Horse Point State Park. We had heard that the view from Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world.
We were looking forward to be 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, and check the overlook that provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands’ sculpted pinnacles and buttes.
Morning coffee in Moab, UT
Today we have to get a lot of caffeine in our bodies as we will be having one of the busiest days of the trips as we visit a number of national parks.
We drove down from our Airbnb stay and turned right in the main Moab road and fond this very nice cafe.
They also had a very nice shop next to it where Paula bought lip gloss.
We drove down from our Airbnb stay and turned right in the main Moab road and fond this very nice cafe.
They also had a very nice shop next to it where Paula bought lip gloss.
Breakfast in Moab, UT
Our Airbnb host, Mary was responsible for making breakfast today.
We also took some time to enjoy the view from the balcony of Moab, UT below us.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and continue to be great fans of the Airbnb experience.
We thoroughly enjoyed her smoothies. I had a sweet fruit smoothie whereas Paula preferred a green smoothie.
We also took some time to enjoy the view from the balcony of Moab, UT below us.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and continue to be great fans of the Airbnb experience.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Our home for the night in Moab, CO
After looking for different options we decided for Airbnb.
We are in a very large house with separate quarters for guests. There are 3 suites and a common area. We are the only ones staying fit the night so we have the place for ourselves.
Host is also a motorcyclist so expect to have a lot to speak about tomorrow. He was very nice and even offered his daughter's smaller bike for us to run into town for dinner. We thanked him but prefered to take the GSA.
Dinner in Moab, UT
After our late lunch in Gateway, we did not feel like having anything big.
On the way from Arches, Paula noticed a frozen yoghurt place.
We came to our Airbnb place to ensure hosts knew we were in town and then went back for the yoghurt.
It was very nice and exactly what we needed.
Arches National Park, UT
Arches would be the first of five National Parks that we would visit in Southern Utah.
Located just outside Moab, UT, Arches has over 2,000 natural sandstone arches.
Further progression took us past amazing views of contorted, eroded, colorful sandstone rock layers. We saw alcoves, points, domes, walls and even some balanced rocks. There are a number of places to park to hike or just take photos, although most of our photos are taken by Paula sitting on the bike.
"These unbelievable landforms were formed after deep underground salt deposits eroded and shifted allowing the surface rocks to weather in unique ways. The main attraction are the arches. The number is not fixed as more get discovered and are formed or destroyed by the wind and water continuingly sculpting the rock."
Of course, if you have time and energy, there are many trails out to many arches you could take. But we mainly saw a lot by never leaving the bike.
Although there were lots of tourists and cars, we arrived quite late (saw sunset in the park) and we were able to move quite well.
We also took the opportunity to get off the bike and walk through Devil´s Garden where we saw the sun set.
We even had an encounter with a resident of the Garden ...
Located just outside Moab, UT, Arches has over 2,000 natural sandstone arches.
We started our route when entering the park ... continued for 18 miles until we got to the end at Devil's Garden Road where we stopped and walked in the Garden. We then turned around and headed back completing the loop.
"The scenery at the entrance is a tapestry of red and tan sandstone. Up this wall of solid rock snakes the entry road. Near the top, a pull-off lets you look back at a geologic fault line running up the valley you just left. Everything on the west side is younger rock than anything on your side."
Further progression took us past amazing views of contorted, eroded, colorful sandstone rock layers. We saw alcoves, points, domes, walls and even some balanced rocks. There are a number of places to park to hike or just take photos, although most of our photos are taken by Paula sitting on the bike.
"These unbelievable landforms were formed after deep underground salt deposits eroded and shifted allowing the surface rocks to weather in unique ways. The main attraction are the arches. The number is not fixed as more get discovered and are formed or destroyed by the wind and water continuingly sculpting the rock."
Of course, if you have time and energy, there are many trails out to many arches you could take. But we mainly saw a lot by never leaving the bike.
Although there were lots of tourists and cars, we arrived quite late (saw sunset in the park) and we were able to move quite well.
We also took the opportunity to get off the bike and walk through Devil´s Garden where we saw the sun set.
We even had an encounter with a resident of the Garden ...
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