Spokane 2004

The Mighty K loaded for travel. It was this trip that convinced us to rethink our travel packing! Those stacked duffels on the luggage rack made for worrisome travel, due to their shifting ...

2009-02-03T21:15:39Z

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The Mighty K loaded for travel. It was this trip that convinced us to rethink our travel packing! Those stacked duffels on the luggage rack made for worrisome travel, due to their shifting ...

Our route from Wentzville, west of St. Louis, to Spokane. The main routing choices were to take in the Badlands, Sturgis, and Glacier NP on the way going, and Colorado on the way back. We ...

2009-02-03T17:39:59Z

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Our route from Wentzville, west of St. Louis, to Spokane. The main routing choices were to take in the Badlands, Sturgis, and Glacier NP on the way going, and Colorado on the way back. We ...

We like to stop and capture state signs when we can. Stacy will keep vivid memories of Iowa...we'd just gotten gas, then back on I-29 when we were swarmed by bees escaping a hive-transport ...

2009-02-03T21:20:01Z

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We like to stop and capture state signs when we can. Stacy will keep vivid memories of Iowa...we'd just gotten gas, then back on I-29 when we were swarmed by bees escaping a hive-transport ...

We overnighted at Mitchell, then left on a cool morning and made the Badlands area by late morning. We stopped at the Badlands scenic overlook, and got a fellow m/c traveler to snap this ph ...

2009-02-03T21:18:38Z

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We overnighted at Mitchell, then left on a cool morning and made the Badlands area by late morning. We stopped at the Badlands scenic overlook, and got a fellow m/c traveler to snap this ph ...

That's better...entering the park itself for a closer look

2009-02-03T21:16:37Z

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That's better...entering the park itself for a closer look

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2009-02-03T21:22:04Z

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We parked the K for a bit to stretch our legs and for Stacy to make a "we're still alive" call to her dad. The Badlands really look like a moonscape, so unusual.

2009-02-03T21:21:21Z

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We parked the K for a bit to stretch our legs and for Stacy to make a "we're still alive" call to her dad. The Badlands really look like a moonscape, so unusual.

One of my favorite shots of Stacy from our trip...she's actually on the phone calling home.

2009-02-03T21:15:44Z

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One of my favorite shots of Stacy from our trip...she's actually on the phone calling home.

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"You been to Sturgis?" Sure...just not when the massive rally is going on. They moved the Motorcycle Museum since I visted it last, now in a very nice building near town center.

2009-02-03T21:21:58Z

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"You been to Sturgis?" Sure...just not when the massive rally is going on. They moved the Motorcycle Museum since I visted it last, now in a very nice building near town center.

Stacy snapped our picture at the Wyoming border...we were on US212 that cuts across a corner on the way to central Montana. We rode over an hour with just us, the fenceposts, and the horizo ...

2009-02-03T21:18:56Z

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Stacy snapped our picture at the Wyoming border...we were on US212 that cuts across a corner on the way to central Montana. We rode over an hour with just us, the fenceposts, and the horizo ...

The Mighty K entering Montana; we were on the way to Broadus, our next gas stop, definitely wide open spaces country. We followed US212 to it's re-connection with I-90 near Billings, riding ...

2009-02-03T21:18:24Z

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The Mighty K entering Montana; we were on the way to Broadus, our next gas stop, definitely wide open spaces country. We followed US212 to it's re-connection with I-90 near Billings, riding ...

We overnighted in Lewistown, MT, then rode north to Glacier NP the next morning for Going to the Sun road and other attractions.

2009-02-03T21:18:26Z

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We overnighted in Lewistown, MT, then rode north to Glacier NP the next morning for Going to the Sun road and other attractions.

Stacy and I at Glacier. My mapped route called for about an hour to get through here. With ice cream stops, some road work, and sightseeing, we spent an entire afternoon here. Some passer ...

2009-02-03T21:20:51Z

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Stacy and I at Glacier. My mapped route called for about an hour to get through here. With ice cream stops, some road work, and sightseeing, we spent an entire afternoon here. Some passer ...

Almost anywhere you look in Glacier there are postcard-quality scenes to photograph.

2009-02-03T21:21:58Z

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Almost anywhere you look in Glacier there are postcard-quality scenes to photograph.

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2009-02-03T21:18:20Z

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Almost any photo packet / calendar of Glacier has this very shot, we've seen it a number of times online and in magazines since we took this one.

2009-02-03T21:15:23Z

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Almost any photo packet / calendar of Glacier has this very shot, we've seen it a number of times online and in magazines since we took this one.

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2009-02-03T21:20:54Z

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Nearing the highest elevations in Glacier...so many impressive rock formations.

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Nearing the highest elevations in Glacier...so many impressive rock formations.

We went to Spokane for the BMWMOA national rally, but we couldn't pass up Cat Tales, a refuge for big cats (lions, tigers, etc.). They're doing great work, making the best lives possible fo ...

2009-02-03T21:22:09Z

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We went to Spokane for the BMWMOA national rally, but we couldn't pass up Cat Tales, a refuge for big cats (lions, tigers, etc.). They're doing great work, making the best lives possible fo ...

Former Vegas- and circus performers end here too...like this white tiger. One tiger was here since he'd led a "rebellion" of the circus tigers he was with and killed a trainer. He was hand ...

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Former Vegas- and circus performers end here too...like this white tiger. One tiger was here since he'd led a "rebellion" of the circus tigers he was with and killed a trainer. He was hand ...

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The keeper had us kneel, then he called him over for a feeding. You could tell he'd been part of this drill before. No sudden moves, please. And don't let your thumb get in the way of the ...

2009-02-03T21:19:08Z

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The keeper had us kneel, then he called him over for a feeding. You could tell he'd been part of this drill before. No sudden moves, please. And don't let your thumb get in the way of the ...

This guy was HUGE...very impressive. Stacy tenderly feeding him some chicken necks.

2009-02-03T21:17:55Z

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This guy was HUGE...very impressive. Stacy tenderly feeding him some chicken necks.

Lowell modeling the badge he got: "I fed a Tiger today".

2009-02-03T21:18:26Z

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Lowell modeling the badge he got: "I fed a Tiger today".

There was a long stretch of US93 south through Montana that was being resurfaced, resulting in a very filthy K. Nothing that a good session at the quarter-car-wash couldn't remedy, however!

2009-02-03T21:15:55Z

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There was a long stretch of US93 south through Montana that was being resurfaced, resulting in a very filthy K. Nothing that a good session at the quarter-car-wash couldn't remedy, however!

Washing away 2000 miles of grime...well, mostly, just from that 20-mile stretch of mud on US93. And from the roadway near the World's Largest Pile of Poo (fertilizer processing plant) on th ...

2009-02-03T21:16:15Z

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Washing away 2000 miles of grime...well, mostly, just from that 20-mile stretch of mud on US93. And from the roadway near the World's Largest Pile of Poo (fertilizer processing plant) on th ...

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2009-02-03T21:20:42Z

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Parking at the MOA rally, I found another Dakar Taxi to bond with.

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Parking at the MOA rally, I found another Dakar Taxi to bond with.

Many cool, fairly rare BMWs at the rally, like this K1

2009-02-03T21:14:26Z

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Many cool, fairly rare BMWs at the rally, like this K1

Very slick K1200RS sidecar from Hannigan

2009-02-03T21:20:40Z

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Very slick K1200RS sidecar from Hannigan

"Tent city" at the MOA campground. Over 5,000 attendees this year, and many campers. Temps in the low 90s, and not much shade...sales were brisk in the beer hall!

2009-02-03T21:14:45Z

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"Tent city" at the MOA campground. Over 5,000 attendees this year, and many campers. Temps in the low 90s, and not much shade...sales were brisk in the beer hall!

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Parking area at the MOA rally...that's a whole lot of Beemers!

2009-02-03T21:15:11Z

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Parking area at the MOA rally...that's a whole lot of Beemers!

Our route home, including a detour for Lolo Pass, and dropping down to do some Colorado riding on the way, Stacy'd never been there. We overnighted in Dillon, MT, Steamboat Springs, CO, and ...

2009-02-03T17:41:14Z

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Our route home, including a detour for Lolo Pass, and dropping down to do some Colorado riding on the way, Stacy'd never been there. We overnighted in Dillon, MT, Steamboat Springs, CO, and ...

On our way back home, we took in a meeting of K12RS/GT bikes that had been organized on the i-bmw list at the Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, ID. Good to put some names/faces together, and a ni ...

2009-02-03T21:18:11Z

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On our way back home, we took in a meeting of K12RS/GT bikes that had been organized on the i-bmw list at the Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, ID. Good to put some names/faces together, and a ni ...

We lined the bikes up for a portrait before we left. You can tell which bikes had far to go!

2009-02-03T21:16:36Z

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We lined the bikes up for a portrait before we left. You can tell which bikes had far to go!

A local K12 owner brought this very nice all-black K12RS. Verholen short screen, had Remus exhaust...very racy!

2009-02-03T21:18:09Z

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A local K12 owner brought this very nice all-black K12RS. Verholen short screen, had Remus exhaust...very racy!

Stacy at the summit of Lolo Pass. We'd ridden here from I-90 / Missoula, looking to photograph that "Curves next 77 miles" sign that everyone covets. Turns out it appears on the ride from ...

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Stacy at the summit of Lolo Pass. We'd ridden here from I-90 / Missoula, looking to photograph that "Curves next 77 miles" sign that everyone covets. Turns out it appears on the ride from ...

Lowell with the Mighty K at Lolo Summit.

2009-02-03T21:16:08Z

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Lowell with the Mighty K at Lolo Summit.

After an overnight in Dillon, MT, we rode through southern Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. We'd planned to make it to Granby, CO for the night...but called it a day at Steamboat. How could ...

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After an overnight in Dillon, MT, we rode through southern Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. We'd planned to make it to Granby, CO for the night...but called it a day at Steamboat. How could ...

Leaving Steamboat Springs the next morning, got a nice view of this balloon taking off...that would have to be a spectacular ride!

2009-02-03T21:15:30Z

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Leaving Steamboat Springs the next morning, got a nice view of this balloon taking off...that would have to be a spectacular ride!

By overnighting in Steamboat, we got a wonderful, tourist-scenic ride the next morning, through Rabbit Ears pass and Byers Canyon. Great views, and we'd have been riding this in the dark wi ...

2009-02-03T21:17:51Z

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By overnighting in Steamboat, we got a wonderful, tourist-scenic ride the next morning, through Rabbit Ears pass and Byers Canyon. Great views, and we'd have been riding this in the dark wi ...

Nice shot of Byers Canyon scenery...an unexpected treat.

2009-02-03T21:15:15Z

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Nice shot of Byers Canyon scenery...an unexpected treat.

The Mighty K at the top of Berthoud Pass. We'd had a ball riding up here, and took a break to look around and take some photos.

2009-02-03T21:17:57Z

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The Mighty K at the top of Berthoud Pass. We'd had a ball riding up here, and took a break to look around and take some photos.

Some very fun switchbacks to/from Berthoud Pass. Note to self: very easy to have snow-traction sand kick onto the roadway during the summer months, causing motorcycle tires to slip, causing ...

2009-02-03T21:18:33Z

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Some very fun switchbacks to/from Berthoud Pass. Note to self: very easy to have snow-traction sand kick onto the roadway during the summer months, causing motorcycle tires to slip, causing ...

So stopping in Colby, KS for some gas, we looked over and saw a Corolla full of cages. It was driven by a gal from University of Missouri-Columbia who was conveying a car-full of exotic ani ...

2009-02-03T21:16:04Z

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So stopping in Colby, KS for some gas, we looked over and saw a Corolla full of cages. It was driven by a gal from University of Missouri-Columbia who was conveying a car-full of exotic ani ...

Now tell me he ain't cute!

2009-02-03T21:15:16Z

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Now tell me he ain't cute!