Spring 2016 May 31

Got on the road at 8am today the weather is a warm 84 degrees with promises of 104 but we're heading for Zion National Park which is a little higher altitude.  Travelled the I15 to St George Ut.  Then on to Zion what a great park the colours and patterns of the mountains is just beautiful.  Here a few photos:

After we left Zion we turned north on Hwy 89.  The temp lowered to 76 degrees so while cool it was a comfortable ride all the way to Provo Ut. where we are spending the night.  All and all another great ride.  One thing we noticed is that every thing is quite a bit greener that the last few times we've been in the area but the its earlier in the spring this time.

2016 May 26th to 30th.

Boy have we had a busy 5 days.  First we went from Bakersfield to Herst Castle which we toured.

Then we went further up the coast to Ragged Point were we stayed in an inn on a cliff right above the beach.

With a great view and sunset.

The next day we returned to Bakersfield alone the coast where the elephant seals we resting.

Then a tasty clam chowder at Avila bay

Then along some twisty back roads to Bakersfield.

Saturday we left Bakersfield through an oil field.

Traveled 70 miles on some of the most twisty roads I've been on.

Arrived back in Ridgecrest and spent the night at our friends place.

Sunday we went for a hike into the hills above their place over looking Ridgecrest

After the hike we went to the Trona Pinnicals.

Monday morning we said goodbye to Jim and Karen thanking them for a great time and ride. We then traveled south from Ridgecrest to Hwy 58 then to Barstow and the I15 through Henderson Nv and finally Mesquite for the night.

Spring 2016 May 25

Got of to a later start today around 11am.  But that's Ok because Jim & Caren O'Conor are joining us on Jim's Goldwing and are leading us via back roads to Bakersfield.

Boy what a trip the back roads had more twists and turns than I care to count.  Our average speed for about 40  miles was 30mph I was was hardly ever in more that 3rd gear. Here's a photo of the road.

The views were breath taking.  Got to Bakersfield at 5 o'clock.  So 5 hrs to go 105 miles.

Spring 2016 May 24

Got on the road at 8 am today temp is a warm 46 degrees.  But the sky is clear and we're heading south to Death Valley. Road south on Hwy 95 through Beatty to Amargosa Valley were we encountered an interesting place.

They also advertise them selves as Area 51.  After a short stop we continue on Hwy 373 and 190 to Furnace Creek temp 88 degrees.  Love it!  Then 190 again to the Panamint Valley were we turn south on Hwy 178.  They have had some flooding on this Rd and we had a mile of extremely washboardy Rd to travel on at about 5 mph.  Got through just fine other than some filings that must have come loose in my mouth.  Oh yes all parts stayed on my bike.

Staying the then with friends in Ridgecrest.

2016 May 23

Got on the road today a little later. About 8:45 it was just a little cool 46 degrees but the sun was shining with barey a cloud in the sky.  Headed south on Hwy 93 through Wells to Ely Nv.  The only thing of interest other then it warming up was that Sharron needed a break at a rest stop just before Ely.  Sharron was just a little disturbed by a sign on the washroom door.

Needless to say she wanted me to check out the out house hole (not a flush toilet) for snakes.  I don't know if she was successful.

After Ely we turned west on Hwy 6 to Tonopah Nv.  167 miles of high desert Hwy with no gas stations or stores of any type.  We made it to Tonopah with Sharrons low gas light on and I'm sure I was very close.  Approx 620 km today and that enough.

Spring 2016 May 22

We got away at 7:45am today it was a blustery 46 degrees F.  But it was dry for the most part until the odd cloud let loose.  Thank heavens for the rain suits they not only keep you dry but warm to.  Anyway we went south on Hwy 95 to New Meadow the Hwy 55 to Boise.  Freeway to Twin Falls Id. Wear we went to the falls (and yes Don and Sue there is water in those falls).

From Twin Falls we went south to Jackpot Nv. To spend the night.  We hit temperatures from 40 to 70 degrees, rain hail cloud and bright blue skies.  But we had a good time.  One more photo.

Traveled 600 km today so not to bad.

Spring 2016 May 21

Got away this morning at 8:15 am.  It was looking a little wet so we put on our rain gear.  Good thing because it was a little wet from Nelson to Salmo.  Weather was dry till we arrived at the casino in Worley for lunch the it poured rain for a hour. After that it dried up but was cold 51 degrees f.  Road to Grangeville Id. Wear we're staying for the night.  Hope get to Jackpot Nv. Tomorrow.  No pictures today maybe tomorrow.