I just finished an 8500 mile, 26 day, 21 National Parks, 13 States(Western States: CO, UT, ID, WY, MT,WA, OR,CA, NV, AZ, NM, OK, KS), 2 Provinces, and 2 Countries ride. Hit about every national park in each of these states.

It was truly the ride of my life (hopefully I can do another sometime to cover the Eastern US). We have a truly amazing country and awesome national parks. Was up over 10,000 feet 4-5 times (12,600 ft was the highest) and down as low as -225 ft below sea level. Saw a Grizzly Bear run across the road, saw Elk, Bison, and many more animals. We maybe did 300 miles on Interstate (only when really needed to and not much other option) the whole trip, so was many on backroads which were just spectacular.

More US citizens should all experience our National Parks. One thing that did frustrate me at the National Parks was about 60-70% of the attendees were foreigners and they pay the same price as I do (and our tax dollars are being used to fund these parks) to get into the park. I am not complaining about foreigners visiting, just the opposite, I wish more Americans would get out and visit these wonderful attractions. OK, off my soapbox on that topic.

It was a truly an amazing ride. Makes it hard to come back to work.

It took me two days to get the bike cleaned up and in decent shape, but it was worth it. Ready for the next ride.

 

Pics or it didnt happen.

 

Sounds like a wonderful trip..You need to upload pictures in photobucket ..

 

I have over 1400 pics. should i post all of them?

well i guess I do not know how to attach a pic. I tried to drag and drop and it just copied the address and did not upload it.

 

No one will complain if you manage to post all 1400 pictures!

Sounds like it was an incredible experience. Hats off to you for making it happen!

 

congrats to you. Did you go by yourself? I'm hoping to take 7 days this coming july and point it in a direction and go.
Kroozeabout.

 

That's the way to tour. As soon as you have more than 1 lane in each direction, you're just riding.

 

That sounds fantastic...I would love to see some photos...my dream is to ride all over the West one of these days

 

i clicked for pics... did you write something

 

That sounds awesome ! I would have to retire to get that much time off.

I have been to Yellowstone and words can't desribe our national parks

My ride this year was 5 days, 7 states, 2,328 miles but way too much superslab.

Can't wait too see some pics