Ray's Travel & Motorcycle Experiences

12/22/2024

Though we enjoyed our trip very much, had lots of fun, saw some things we had only read about in books, magazines. or seen in movies, we were glad to be back home if only to get some rest and reflect on our adventures. We had planted a garden back in March and it was time to harvest this thing upon our arrival home....

Though we enjoyed our trip very much, had lots of fun, saw some things we had only read about in books, magazines. or seen in movies, we were glad to be back home if only to get some rest and refle…

12/13/2024

Today (5/24/23) is the first leg of our return home. Departed Deadwood, South Dakota around 7:00 AM (mountain time zone) and arrived in Counsil Bluffs, Iowa around 5:00 PM (central time zone) which means time on the road including stops and sight seeing was about 9 hours. Distance was 554 miles. Tomorrow's plans are to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas which is approximately 607 miles....

Today (5/24/23) is the first leg of our return home. Departed Deadwood, South Dakota around 7:00 AM (mountain time zone) and arrived in Counsil Bluffs, Iowa around 5:00 PM (central time zone) which…

12/09/2024

Lot's has happened since I last posted here but feeling so guilty about not finishing this TRIP, so here's my attempt to get this done. We left the beautiful cabin and our friends on the 21st of May 2023 around 7:30 am, drove 592 miles to The Lodge at Deadwood in South Dakota. Great scenery on the way such a beautiful drive....

Lot’s has happened since I last posted here but feeling so guilty about not finishing this TRIP, so here’s my attempt to get this done. We left the beautiful cabin and our friends on th…

10/23/2023

Doing what we love most!

09/23/2023

So we went to check out some local campgrounds Krul Lake, Bear Lake and Hurricane Lake. Gave us an excuse to get some riding in as well. 😎😎😎😃

09/03/2023

May 17, 2023 We've been so busy lately, traveling, camping, etc... that I totally forgot to finish our trip out west on this blog. So picking up where we left off our next day was Mesa Falls, Warm River, Big Springs, and Johnny Sacks Cabin. Before we start talking about those things, wanted to show you the cabin and some of the surrounding area where we spent a few days with our friends....

May 17, 2023 We’ve been so busy lately, traveling, camping, etc… that I totally forgot to finish our trip out west on this blog. So picking up where we left off our next day was Mesa Fa…

07/16/2023

May 16, 2023 - Trip Day 11 Short drive over to Yellowstone National Park from the cabin. Whole new experience for me today. I realize many people that I know have visited Yellowstone National Park, but not me, that is until today! Had only seen photos of Old Faithful, seeing it up close was a special thrill. Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone and one of six that park rangers currently predict....

May 16, 2023 – Trip Day 11 Short drive over to Yellowstone National Park from the cabin. Whole new experience for me today. I realize many people that I know have visited Yellowstone National…

07/12/2023

Monday May 15, 2023 We got up pretty early, have a big day planned. Since Idaho is known for it's potatoes we plan to visit a potato processing plant today. Randy and Sheri have a close friend who owns it so we are getting a personal grand tour. Was very interesting, learned about the process of planting, harvesting, sizing, grading, packing, storing, and any other questions we had about potatoes....

Monday May 15, 2023 We got up pretty early, have a big day planned. Since Idaho is known for it’s potatoes we plan to visit a potato processing plant today. Randy and Sheri have a close frien…

07/08/2023

May 14, 2023 Our hosts, Sherie and Randy went to church but we made the decision to sleep in. Needed the down time to relax and do nothing but rest. 🙂 Patty's daughter Arin called her to wish Happy Mother's Day, so did many of her friends which of course made her very happy. After church Sherie cooked a fantastic meal, ham, potatoes, green beans, etc., was good to have a real home cooked meal after so many days on the road....

May 14, 2023 Our hosts, Sherie and Randy went to church but we made the decision to sleep in. Needed the down time to relax and do nothing but rest. :) Patty’s daughter Arin called her to wis…

07/01/2023

May 13, 2023 Rexburg Idaho was our final destination for at least six or seven days. Was only about 250 miles today, arrived at approximately 1:00 PM. Here visiting one of Patty's friends from high school which was our reason for coming to Idaho. We will most likely stay in Rexburg for a couple of days then head up to their cabin in Island Park, Idaho near the Montana border....

May 13, 2023 Rexburg Idaho was our final destination for at least six or seven days. Was only about 250 miles today, arrived at approximately 1:00 PM. Here visiting one of Patty’s friends fro…

06/28/2023

May 12, 2023 From Durango, Colorado to West Jordan, Utah very near Provo was one of the most scenic highways so far this trip. Today's travel was approximately 387 miles but we of course made it a tad longer by taking some detours and stops. Saw some fantastic scenes along the way and found a really unique nostalgic little place to eat....

May 12, 2023 From Durango, Colorado to West Jordan, Utah very near Provo was one of the most scenic highways so far this trip. Today’s travel was approximately 387 miles but we of course made…

06/24/2023

May 11, 2023 This was the day we had planned, my first train ride, an old steam engine train to take us through the mountains from Durango to Silverton. Was also our first year anniversary, May 11, 2023! We hadn't planned it that way but worked out to be fantastic. Side note, our train ticket placed us in seat number…...

May 11, 2023 This was the day we had planned, my first train ride, an old steam engine train to take us through the mountains from Durango to Silverton. Was also our first year anniversary, May 11,…

06/21/2023

May 10, 2023 Woke up early for our planned trip to Mesa Verde National Park! Had breakfast at the hotel and left for Mesa Verde approximately 8:30 AM. First stop of course was the visitor center that was packed full of information, videos, booklets, Rangers explaining what we might see on the twenty mile drive to the canyon and caves built into the cliffs....

May 10, 2023 Woke up early for our planned trip to Mesa Verde National Park! Had breakfast at the hotel and left for Mesa Verde approximately 8:30 AM. First stop of course was the visitor center th…

06/18/2023

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May 9, 2023 First major leg of this adventure is accomplished, we have arrived in Durango, Colorado. Drive from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Durango, Colorado was very pleasant easy trip, weather beauti…

06/14/2023

May 8, 2023 Leaving Amarillo, it was a must to stop by the world famous Cadillac Ranch. The Cadillac Ranch is located on Historic Route 66 in Amarillo Texas. A classic attraction, ten Cadillac cars, half-buried nose down in the ground. They have appeared in some music videos and movies which of course made this place more famous. It was originally thought that other than an art idea, was to show the evolution of the Cadillac fins over the years....

May 8, 2023 Leaving Amarillo, it was a must to stop by the world famous Cadillac Ranch. The Cadillac Ranch is located on Historic Route 66 in Amarillo Texas. A classic attraction, ten Cadillac cars…

06/10/2023

May 7, 2023 Amarillo was our choice for the 3rd leg of this adventure. Was a longer distance than the first two days, we decided the few extra miles were not an issue. Left Paris about 8:00 AM, travel today was approximately 410 miles which should have taken approximately six hours but knowing our desire to stop and look, it took longer....

May 7, 2023 Amarillo was our choice for the 3rd leg of this adventure. Was a longer distance than the first two days, we decided the few extra miles were not an issue. Left Paris about 8:00 AM, tra…

06/07/2023

May 6, 2023 Paris was our second stop on this journey, Paris, Texas that is, guessing you already knew that. Distance from Vicksburg was approximately 325 miles, including stops the trip lasted about four and one half hours. Tomorrow we plan a few more miles than today since today's venture was so easy. Paris, Texas had some interesting things to see....

May 6, 2023 Paris was our second stop on this journey, Paris, Texas that is, guessing you already knew that. Distance from Vicksburg was approximately 325 miles, including stops the trip lasted abo…

06/03/2023

We've been planning this trip to Colorado then Idaho for quite some time. We didn't want to fly because traveling the roadways we do everything at our pace, stop when we like, see the country up close and personal. The only schedule this trip has are the Durango to Silverton train tickets we had to purchase in advance. Had to pre-book those and a hotel in Durango for our stay in Colorado....

We’ve been planning this trip to Colorado then Idaho for quite some time. We didn’t want to fly because traveling the roadways we do everything at our pace, stop when we like, see the c…