Topic: WFPs & Mungam: Loveland to the Hood and back (Almost!) (Read 6332 times)

WFP · « **on:** July 28, 2009, 07:36:47 PM »

Well, Anne and I started out just before 6pm on 2 Jul in the truck with the bike stored securely in the trailer....we met Steve (a little late) at the Masspike rest area near 495. We loaded his bike up and headed west. We travelled the Mass pike all the way west, then the NYS Thruway all the way west to Erie and continued through Cleveland as Dawn broke. We kept going west through the rest of Ohio into Indiana and Illinois. While travelling through Iowa, we did stop at the Hawkeye dealer for a break and a shirt of course. We continued west through Omaha and decided to call it a night around 7pm on 3 Jul in Lincoln, NE after 26 hours of driving stopping only for diesel.

We left Lincoln in the morning and continued west to Colorado...we stopped at the Greely dealer for a break and to check out their open house. From there we continued to Loveland where we checked into the new Embassy suites. We walked over to Thunder MT HD where the skies opened up and the rain fell hard...being tough bikers we called the hotel to send their shuttle to pick us up.

We then climbed into the truck and drove to Craig's (TALON) house where he was great enough to let us leave the truck and trailer for a couple of weeks. We stayed there for several hours enjoying their tasty food and Beer! While there the rain started again and we considered leaving the trailer and taking the truck back to the hotel but the rain let up just before sundown allowing us to ride back to the hotel for the night.

In the morning, we met Craig at 0800 since he and a couple of friends were joining us for the Ride through Rocky MT NP.

Following Craig and friends through the canyon leading to RMNP:

WFP · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:37:52 PM »

On a road recommended by Craig as an alternate way to the park...GREAT choice!

WFP · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:39:13 PM »

At a turnout near the highest elavation, our small group....needed to work on the camera yet...but the tripod came in handy!

WFP · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:39:52 PM »

the Locals were out...

WFP · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:41:01 PM »

WFP · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:41:41 PM »

WFP · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:42:36 PM »

The bike...

WFP · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:43:08 PM »

All the bikes...

WFP · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:44:04 PM »

Craig (center) and his two friends that joined us...

WFP · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:45:23 PM »

Anne and me...

WFP · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:46:20 PM »

Deja' View?

this pic was taken the Friday (6/23?) we left Cripple Creek in 2006!

WFP · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:47:52 PM »

The MassCrew

WFP · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:49:52 PM »

We cruised through Steamboat springs and ended the night in Vernal, UT. In the morning, we headed north passing through Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area:

WFP · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:51:47 PM »

Stopped at the Flaming Gorge Dam...seems like we find a Dam every trip lately...Grand Coulee in (Nelson) 2007, Hoover (Sedona) 2008, and Cheoah in the Maggie Valley trips.

WFP · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:52:45 PM »

More Gorge...

WFP · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:53:25 PM »

us...at the Gorge

WFP · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:53:56 PM »

Tired of seeing pictures of us yet?

WFP · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:55:17 PM »

We continued north stopping at the Rock Springs HD shop and then up to Jackson Hole:

WFP · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:55:56 PM »

Had a very good game dinner here:

Fired00d · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:56:42 PM »

Quote from: WFP on July 28, 2009, 07:53:56 PM

Tired of seeing pictures of us yet?

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

WFP · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:56:58 PM »

The next morning we headed north past the Grand Tetons...

WFP · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:57:58 PM »

tired of seeing pictures of the bike and trailer yet??

WFP · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:58:36 PM »

Let's see...how about Steve, his bike and the Tetons??

WFP · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:59:14 PM »

OK, maybe all of us, our bike and trailer and the Tetons??

WFP · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:59:53 PM »

OK, let's ask Steve to get out of our picture this time...

WFP · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:00:42 PM »

The bike has made it to Yellowstone NP...

WFP · « **Reply #26 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:02:14 PM »

YNP...still recoveing from where the damage from the major fire nearly 20 years ago

WFP · « **Reply #27 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »

One of the many Hot Springs

WFP · « **Reply #28 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:03:29 PM »

WFP · « **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:05:03 PM »

The Virginia Cascade...visible when you take a small side road off the "center" road of the figure "8" created by the main park roads.

WFP · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:05:38 PM »

Near Tower Falls...

WFP · « **Reply #31 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:06:43 PM »

We then continued west on the Northern park road and what do we see but Bullwinkle! Finally, we get to see a moose on one of our trips...

WFP · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:07:16 PM »

WFP · « **Reply #33 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:10:06 PM »

We then checked into our Hotel (Mammoth Hot springs) where Anne redefined her definition of camping from "Hotel Shampoo" to Hotel Room with a tub and no shower...that's ok, we hear Steve only had a sink in his room...

we hiked up the nearby Hot Springs to relax after a long day of riding but still the shortest distance wise!

WFP · « **Reply #34 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:10:41 PM »

...more of us...

WFP · « **Reply #35 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:11:33 PM »

After coming back down, the locals came out to play on the Hotel and town grounds...

WFP · « **Reply #36 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:12:18 PM »

lest we forget where the pics were taken...the locals help out...

WFP · « **Reply #37 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:13:04 PM »

Post Office Night watch'men'

WFP · « **Reply #38 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:14:57 PM »

the next morning, I detached our trailer for the days ride....we headed east out of the park, Bullwinkle was not there for breakfast...and out the northeast entrance to Beartooth Pass...heading up...

WFP · « **Reply #39 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:15:50 PM »

and us again...should you forget who is telling this report...

WFP · « **Reply #40 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:16:56 PM »

...and also Steve!

WFP · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:17:33 PM »

WFP · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:19:04 PM »

We continued on to Red Lodge and then to BearGum down to Cody for lunch. From there, headed back to Yellowstone via the Chief Joseph Hwy...

WFP · « **Reply #43 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:21:38 PM »

The next morning, after a freezing night, we planned to meet John (56FLE) at 0800...at 0815, we left without him...worried either he froze to death camping the previous night or was jsut sleeping in...we would later catch up with him.

We stopped at the Upper and Lower falls on this leg...

WFP · « **Reply #44 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:22:27 PM »

and Grand Canyon of Yellowstone...

WFP · « **Reply #45 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:22:58 PM »

Surprise! It's us again...

WFP · « **Reply #46 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:23:42 PM »

the falls were pretty impressive...

WFP · « **Reply #47 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:24:17 PM »

Then on to Old Faithful where we met John...

WFP · « **Reply #48 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:24:51 PM »

...no, that is not John!

WFP · « **Reply #49 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:26:23 PM »

We left OF and headed out West Yellowstone and took a turn to the south and into Idaho Falls for the night...hey, here are the falls!

WFP · « **Reply #50 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:27:02 PM »

and guess what...the group of us with the falls...

WFP · « **Reply #51 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:28:52 PM »

Had a nice dinner at the Sandpiper where we sat on a deck alongside a small river...after a good night's sleep, we headed out at 0630 to go to Craters of the Moon NM where I expected to be about an hour on the loop road...

WFP · « **Reply #52 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:29:33 PM »

We decide to take the hike to see tree mold...

WFP · « **Reply #53 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:30:06 PM »

and we hiked...

WFP · « **Reply #54 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:30:44 PM »

and we hiked even further...hey, that dead tree looks moldy...

WFP · « **Reply #55 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:31:53 PM »

Finally there! We found it...yes, a sign that said Tree Mold!

WFP · « **Reply #56 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:33:08 PM »

I don't see it do you see it? No, how about you, nope...maybe over here...nevermind, we just tell everyone we saw it since we did find the sign...

WFP · « **Reply #57 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:35:52 PM »

After spending an extra hour looking for something we didn't know what to look for we returned to the bikes. We then continued a little further west before taking a turn to the north and through the Sawtooth NRA. From there we followed the river up to Montana where we spent the night in Missoula.

WFP · « **Reply #58 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:37:36 PM »

In the morning, we headed out of Missoula to catch RT 12. We crossed Lolo pass and then started on the nice twisty road following a river for about 70 miles.

WFP · « **Reply #59 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:40:37 PM »

we continued west all the way to Portland where we spent the night. This part of the trip gave me a serious sense of completion because in 2007, we were supposed to do the Tetons, Idaho Falls, RT 12, Yellowstone, Beartooth and Ch. Joseph by bike but our problems in Billings prevented it from happening.

That night in Portland, we found Harry's Tavern where they have this cool Ice channel in the bar to keep your beer cold...not that I drink slow enuf for that to happen!

WFP · « **Reply #60 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:41:33 PM »

Portland at night...we stayed at the Marriott Riverfront as a treat...

WFP · « **Reply #61 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:42:57 PM »

In the morning, we rode south for a few hours to get to Coos Bay before heading north on 101. We stopped at the Sea Lion caves...paid our $11 and saw sea lions in caves...

WFP · « **Reply #62 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:44:27 PM »

we also saw some outside of the cave...but not in this pic of the lighthouse...as you might be able to tell...we were in rain gear a good portion of this day (Sunday before the GTG)

WFP · « **Reply #63 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:44:57 PM »

OK, now we are in the cave...

WFP · « **Reply #64 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:46:34 PM »

We continued north up the coast to Tillamook where we spent the night...in the morning, the first order of business was the Tillamook Cheese Factory...and Ice cream...and Steve and Anne had Ice Cream for breakfast!

WFP · « **Reply #65 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:47:13 PM »

Continuing up the coast to Haystack Rock

WFP · « **Reply #66 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:48:03 PM »

the Rock...

WFP · « **Reply #67 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:48:39 PM »

...and guess what...WE are not in the picture!

WFP · « **Reply #68 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:52:20 PM »

We then headed east to Hood river for the GTG. On Friday, we headed out at 0530 into the rising sun. We made it to Ogden, UT where we spent the night ... after a stop in Roosters Brewpub

WFP · « **Reply #69 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:58:35 PM »

We made it to Laramie, WY on Saturday afternoon where I encountered my bike problem. So I hopped on Steve's bike and finished the trip to Loveland. Loaded his bike in the trailer and headed back to Laramie. Loaded our bike and trailer in the trailer and we were heading east at 1730 on Saturday, 18 July. At 1730 on Sunday we were in Maumee, OH where we called it a night...but not before visiting Jed's BBQ and Brew http://www.jedsperrysburg.com/ Good stop for bikers! the next morning we were on the road before 0600, let Steve off in Albany to visit an ex and we were in our Driveway, Monday evening at 1900.

The end of a great trip!

/Bill

Wrongway · « **Reply #70 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:28:19 PM »

I am not worthy!

. Great trip you had. Thanks for all the shots of you and the bike

. It was a pleasure to meet you and Anne, until next time......Dave

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #71 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:53:14 PM »

Thanks for all the pictures Bill. I enjoy everyone of them

, I'm sure you have thousands more with all the picture taking you were doing.

SBB · « **Reply #72 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Mrs Rooster on July 28, 2009, 09:53:14 PM

Thanks for all the pictures Bill. I enjoy everyone of them , I'm sure you have thousands more with all the picture taking you were doing.

Bill

As Mrs. Rooster said, I enjoyed everyone of them.

We need to see more!

SBB

CVOMOE!! · « **Reply #73 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:23:18 PM »

Well done Bill and Anne. Thanks for the photo's. All in all it looks like you guys had a great trip. Glad you are home safe and hope to see you next year in San Diego.

Cheers, Moe

hogasm · « **Reply #74 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:43:24 AM »

Boy 15 minutes late and you leave em by the wayside....what if Mungum had of left you in the beginning of the trip because you were late

Your pics brought back some great memories of our Nelson trip. 12 is where that 18 wheeler turned over and the police let the bikes go around. We had to hold the bikes up from falling over when we went around the truck.

WFP · « **Reply #75 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:10:26 AM »

Quote from: Wrongway on July 28, 2009, 09:28:19 PM

I am not worthy! . Great trip you had. Thanks for all the shots of you and the bike . It was a pleasure to meet you and Anne, until next time......Dave

Dave, was great to meet you and everyone else we either met for the first time or renewed our friendship.

Quote from: Mrs Rooster on July 28, 2009, 09:53:14 PM

Thanks for all the pictures Bill. I enjoy everyone of them , I'm sure you have thousands more with all the picture taking you were doing.

Thanks for all your hard work that made it possible!

Quote from: SBB on July 28, 2009, 09:54:36 PM

Bill

As Mrs. Rooster said, I enjoyed everyone of them.

We need to see more!

SBB

You will have to get to one of the western events some day, they are somehow different from the Eastern ones.

Quote from: CVOMOE!! on July 28, 2009, 10:23:18 PM

Well done Bill and Anne. Thanks for the photo's. All in all it looks like you guys had a great trip. Glad you are home safe and hope to see you next year in San Diego.

Cheers, Moe

Glad we could join in the fun!

Quote from: hogasm on July 29, 2009, 06:43:24 AM

Boy 15 minutes late and you leave em by the wayside....what if Mungum had of left you in the beginning of the trip because you were late

Tough Love...he was right on time the next morning!

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #76 on:** July 29, 2009, 08:24:37 AM »

I enjoyed every pic. what and adventure, you currently have some of the "best pic's of 09"

Great to meet you

Marty

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #77 on:** July 29, 2009, 08:49:07 AM »

Now I know we missed a great Adventure!! Great shots of the trip.

Thanks Agian Bill & Anne

Brad

Gettinold · « **Reply #78 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:33:44 AM »

Some good times there Bill & Anne.

Thx for sharing.

Dave

Talon · « **Reply #79 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:52:50 AM »

Hey Bill, that new camera takes some nice pictures! Tell Anne, we still have some Coyote Gold Margareta's!!

Looks like a great ride, except for the breakdown, luck you were on your way back and not to far away when it happened. You guys need to come out again!

Craig

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #80 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:55:41 AM »

Awesome pictures !!! It was great meeting the both of you & hope to see you again at future GTGs.

Your map also reminds me of a "I Love Lucy" episode when Lucy was mapping out the road trip from New York to Hollywood, CA so everybody would have a chance to get to see what sites they wanted to see

Donna

JCZ · « **Reply #81 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:48:58 AM »

That was a great ride report Bill & Anne. The trips that you two take every year make the rest of of envious.

WFP · « **Reply #82 on:** July 29, 2009, 12:26:02 PM »

Thanks for all the great comments...we had a blast! What is great about a trip like this is that I always find new places to add to my riding bucket list...places like:

Hell's Canyon NRA
Dinosaur National Monument
Rafting down the snake river in Jackson
Staying next time in west Yellowstone and Cody

/Bill

WFP · « **Reply #83 on:** July 29, 2009, 12:56:10 PM »

Quote from: Talon on July 29, 2009, 09:52:50 AM

Hey Bill, that new camera takes some nice pictures! Tell Anne, we still have some Coyote Gold Margareta's!!

Looks like a great ride, except for the breakdown, luck you were on your way back and not to far away when it happened. You guys need to come out again!

Craig

Craig,

We will definately be back...maybe not next year but soon enough! I still have a lot of places in Colorado to cover on my list...Mesa Verde NP, Million Dollar Hwy, Ouray/Silverton, and more!

Thanks again for your hospitality! You know you (and your friends) have a room and space in the Garage for the bike if you find yourself in SEMASS.

/Bill

mungam · « **Reply #84 on:** August 04, 2009, 07:23:01 PM »

I happen to like this photo...........

Steve

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #85 on:** August 04, 2009, 07:46:09 PM »

Quote from: mungam on August 04, 2009, 07:23:01 PM

I happen to like this photo...........

Steve

Steve that is a cool picture.

Bill let you lead?

mungam · « **Reply #86 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:05:55 PM »

only 2 or 3 times the whole trip.......

Steve

Quote from: Mrs Rooster on August 04, 2009, 07:46:09 PM

Steve that is a cool picture.

Bill let you lead?

WFP · « **Reply #87 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:15:45 PM »

Let??

If you read the mirror..."Objects in mirror are closer..."

wel, that phrase is very true...I was leading when Steve took it!

/Bill

Quote from: Mrs Rooster on August 04, 2009, 07:46:09 PM

Steve that is a cool picture.

Bill let you lead?

WFP · « **Reply #88 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:24:35 PM »

Quote from: mungam on August 04, 2009, 07:23:01 PM

I happen to like this photo...........
Steve

OUTSTANDING!

Harley Guy · « **Reply #89 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:31:08 PM »

In a word............... WOW

Jackson, Tetons, Yellowstone pics - brings back good memories, even though in a cage memories!

Thanks.

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #90 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:23:48 PM »

Very nice, sorry to hear you had a little trouble. Alot of great pics. .................................Fuzz

Jock · « **Reply #91 on:** August 08, 2009, 01:01:44 AM »

Thanks for the journey...one word WOW!

mungam · « **Reply #92 on:** August 09, 2009, 08:43:35 PM »

Still going through my photos but here is another great picture.

Steve

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