Birds at the Mulheur Reserve , stopped here on the return ride from The rally.It was also after a State Patrol man flashed me ONLY with his lights. I was relieved and appreciative of his kindness. When I glanced at the speedo I was doing 85 in a 55 . THANK YOU .
Don't know it's species but it was a BIG BIRD . Kind of a hunch back if you ask me.
There were lots of different species at the reserve , also quite a few Pelicans but those were far from roadside .
We rode 75 miles down to Fields to see if indeed the shakes were THE BEST IN ALL OF OREGON. Here the man ( that's me) is taking the taste test. Let me first say Eric and I split a burger ,shake.fries and we were stuffed. The shake was great but 75 miles ,
These people actually keep track of their burger/shake sales for the year . Any other place and it would be highlighted in LED but here it is just old fashioned piece of paper or tape.
Fields Station great food and very cozy .
French Round Barn used in the winters to break horses for the farmers.
Diamond Craters , just huge craters left or caused from Volcanic activity.
Steens Loop on the North side , this road will be improved so more cars/tourists can drive the loop. The South side will be completed next and then we can kiss this Dualsport adventure good bye.
View from the top of The Steens . Elevation is 9670 , we rode the South side up and encountered some BIG ROCK's as well as hairpin switchbacks. The view is spectacular.
See what I mean ?
The temp had dropped about 20 degrees in respect to the valley floor which was an elevation of roughly 4400.
Eric found a great place to hang his helmet.
Are you taking a photo of me ? Guest's and host's at camp. Hey good looking what you got cooking?
Kendrick playing games , well he is just a young lad!
Scott slicing up some Dog's.
Gene and Dave discussing a route more than likely.
Mr Washington on display in the town of Winthrop. I had 2 or 4 days to kill before the rally so I rode up through Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Ranier,North Cascades Highway .
Winthrop , Wa. nice western style town and would be a great place to spend more time .
Now that's a great looking bike , only has 67,000 miles on it. Hardly ever gets ridden.
Pearrygin Lake State Park located 3 miles North of Winthrop,WA. Nice sunset to end a great day of riding .
Another view of the lake. I met an elderly gentleman there who was from Australia and he questioned if he needed to worry about Bears?
I informed him no worries, seems he had been in Bear country for the last 3 weeks and was relieved to be out of danger.
Another view from the S.P
This was on Highway 20 ( N. Cascades Scenic Highway) near Mazama at the Goat Wall Overlook .
Another view , was pretty warm at this point and getting hotter. I glanced at the temp. readout on Darth and it was 104.
Snoqualamie FALLS right off of Highway 90 east of Seattle,WA.
Mt Ranier a view from the White River C.G.
Out for a roundabout hike .
Only the shadow knows where to go.
Glacier Basin and this was supposed to be a 6.2 mile round trip. The first quarter of a mile was flat and then steady elevation increase. This here is a book to log bear activity in the area and there I was alone , and it was getting late. TIME TO GO!
Some fantastic views are to be had while walking this trail.
Must have a waterfall photo if you go to Ranier .
I met an elderly woman while on this trail and she doubted the length was correctly stated. I doubted her at first but when I did arrive at Glacier Basin I agreed. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape and the last 2 miles kicked my Butt. I was huffing , puffing, and hoping the heart would keep beating.
Camp set up in Ranier.
Great view of Ranier
Have you had enough?
Ohanapecosh Hot spring. I originally wanted to camp here , soak and upon inquiring at the Visitors Center the ranger laughed. I wondered why have a H.S. if you can't soak in it? She suggested I go look and was really amused.
Big Redwood with a time line .
Mt. St. Helens view from Windy Ridge. Quite a few fires in the area made it difficult to get a clear photo.
Darth taking a rest.
Another view from the S.P
This was on Highway 20 ( N. Cascades Scenic Highway) near Mazama at the Goat Wall Overlook .
Another view , was pretty warm at this point and getting hotter. I glanced at the temp. readout on Darth and it was 104.
Snoqualamie FALLS right off of Highway 90 east of Seattle,WA.
Mt Ranier a view from the White River C.G.
Out for a roundabout hike .
Only the shadow knows where to go.
Glacier Basin and this was supposed to be a 6.2 mile round trip. The first quarter of a mile was flat and then steady elevation increase. This here is a book to log bear activity in the area and there I was alone , and it was getting late. TIME TO GO!
Some fantastic views are to be had while walking this trail.
Must have a waterfall photo if you go to Ranier .
I met an elderly woman while on this trail and she doubted the length was correctly stated. I doubted her at first but when I did arrive at Glacier Basin I agreed. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape and the last 2 miles kicked my Butt. I was huffing , puffing, and hoping the heart would keep beating.
Camp set up in Ranier.
Great view of Ranier
Have you had enough?
Ohanapecosh Hot spring. I originally wanted to camp here , soak and upon inquiring at the Visitors Center the ranger laughed. I wondered why have a H.S. if you can't soak in it? She suggested I go look and was really amused.
Big Redwood with a time line .
Mt. St. Helens view from Windy Ridge. Quite a few fires in the area made it difficult to get a clear photo.
Darth taking a rest.
The white you see in the water are some of the trees that fell when the Blast happened. 
Smoke with St. Helens in background.
Smoke with St. Helens in background.
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