Everyone has a favorite, everyone has a memory of ‘just the right road, at just the right time’. Those never leave us in our lives and we are always on the lookout for that next great find. When you are new to an area, it can be difficult to find those jewels on your own. In our series “Classic Roads” we will provide you with some suggestions to start your…
Before you travel the Pacific Northwest it is important to do some homework. You may think that it’s a simple ride and an easy destination to discover, however there are so many different geographic regions that you may be surprised to find yourself traveling through sunny orchards one afternoon only to be swamped by the coastal ‘rain forest’ the same night. Some diligent preparation is a must in this region….
“Just where is the Pacific Northwest?” you may ask. I’m sure there are a variety of opinions on where it starts and where it ends. For myself, I have an expansive definition of the Pacific Northwest. How ever you draw your map, it starts on the West with the Pacific coastline. Your next choice is how far north and south you want to span your map. My personal challenge with…
In the Pacific Northwest there are plenty of destinations to meet any rider’s interests. From Volcanoes (active or dormant) to the ever popular rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys and incredible parks scattered throughout the region to ghost towns, mines, wineries, beer festivals, music and anything in between. Don’t be discouraged by the vast selection of destinations, you could spend a lifetime and still not see it all. Check out some of…
“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” – Jack Kerouak Some things are poetry by themselves. Here in the Pacific Northwest we are surrounded by poetry. From the Pacific Coastline to the Rocky Mountains; the Northern California forests to the Northern British Columbia wilderness; there are stories and images carved from the natural world. Like all great adventures, we are launching a re-imagined…