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Lake Mille Lacs Scenic Byway

The area surrounding Brainerd, MN, is popularly known as Vacationland, and for good reason. If you want to enjoy a classic up-north getaway—renting a rowboat and catching a few walleyes to grill over an open fire while you watch the sun set over a sparkling blue lake—Vacationland is

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Historical Bridges of Frederick County, MD

Frederick, MD has been the county seat of Frederick County since 1745. In the modern era, it has become largely a bedroom community for Baltimore and Washington, DC commuters.  The city and county have played roles in both the American Revolution and Civil War. The Battle of Monocacy (nicknamed “the

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US 6 in Massachusetts—Your Highway to Cape Cod

Some riders might find themselves scratching their heads if asked to identify which road US 6 in Massachusetts is. That said, they’re certainly familiar with its other name—the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This road, stretching 3,205 miles across the country, is the longest continuous highway

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7 Gorgeous Fall Foliage Rides in Maine

Brightly blazing fall foliage is one of nature’s most beautiful sights, and Maine is among the best places in the country for leaf-peeping. Your motorcycle is an ideal vehicle for carrying you through Vacationland’s orange, red, and yellow trees. You’re guaranteed a fantastic leaf show virtually wherever

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Classic Roads: Superior National Forest Scenic Byway

Want a feel for what it’s like to ride to the Arctic Circle, but you’re not ready (or willing) to commit to a 5000-mile, out-and-back journey across the vast Yukon Territory? Head to northern Minnesota and explore the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway instead. Covering over three million

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Classic Roads: Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway

Minnesota is famously known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes—it says so right on the state’s license plates. If you want to ride to some of the best and most scenic of Minnesota’s many fishing lakes, aim your headlight toward the Edge of the Wilderness National

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Have a Whale of a Time in Catoosa, OK

If you want to see whales, I suggest you take a boat or motorcycle tour in Alaska. That, or you could motor down Route 66 to Oklahoma. In the Sooner State, you’ll find the city of Catoosa and its blue whale. This whale isn’t flesh and blood, though.

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Michigan: Six-times the Adventure

“Sorry, sorry, sorry…” I heard in my helmet. I tightened my grip on the bike with my thighs and pain shot through my shoulder as the ride got bumpier. Thanks to the endorphin spike, or my unhealthy sense of humor, I chuckled about the situations I tend to find myself

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Journey Beyond the Elkhorn Arch in Afton, WY

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Review: Western Motel—Shamrock, TX

Caleb, Florian, and I rolled into Shamrock, TX, weathered from a week on the road in the sweltering heat of summer and ravenous appetites.. We pulled our Harley-Davidsons into the shade of the welcome awning at the Western Motel, which from the outside is decorated in a typically western theme.

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Where We Stopped on Route 66 from Missouri to New Mexico

One of the best parts of traveling Route 66 is the abundance of quirky and unforgettable roadside attractions. Here are a few of our favorite stops along the middle stretch of The Mother Road, from our summer 2024 tour The Great American Road Trip leading up to the route’s

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Holbrook, AZ—The Town Too Tough for Church

Many old Wild West frontier towns were infamous for being brutal, lawless places. Jerome, for instance, was called the wickedest town in the West, while Deadwood had no sheriff at all due to being an illegal town. Holbrook, AZ, rivaled both of these dens of sin. Once upon a time,

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Barstow—A California Stop on Route 66

As you cross from Arizona to California on Route 66, one of the first major stops along the way will be Barstow. This city of about 25,000 sits amidst the arid, rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert. Barstow’s history is intricately linked to mining and making use of

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Portland, Oregon Shamrock Tour®

Spruce, Cedar, Oak and Giant Airplanes Birds aren’t real, the sticker on the back of the Subaru suggested. The faded green Outback was parked next to my 2025 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT outside the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, OR. The sticker was somehow appropriate, as we

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The Most Beautiful Road in the State—Indiana SR 135

Indiana tends to get dismissed as flyover country—but that’s not fair to the Hoosier State. Motorcyclists in particular can find many entertaining routes at the Crossroads of America. One of the foremost among them is Indiana SR 135. But what is Indiana SR 135? The answer depends on

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Gallup, NM—The Gateway to Native America

Considering they’re the original inhabitants of the land, Native American influence can be felt throughout the U.S. However, in few places does it remain as strong as in Gallup, NM. This city of roughly 22,000 residents sits amidst the New Mexico desert, some 20 miles east of

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Natchez Trace Parkway—The Road of 10,000 Years

It’s a thrill to ride down a historical road. Knowing that you’re traversing the same trail that those who shaped our history did is a special feeling. If you’re looking for this kind of thrill, you can’t do better than getting on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Maggie Valley, North Carolina Shamrock Tour®

Last year, RoadRUNNER ran a contest to promote our new website platform and web subscription option. The winner and one friend would get to tag along on a RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tour® with myself and our Editor-in-Chief, Florian. We received an incredible response from our readers, many of which were eager

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Part 2: The Golden Age of The Mother Road

Three scruffy bikers walked into a bar, boots dusty from the road and their eyes sharp as the edge of a Bowie knife. They weren’t looking for trouble—although trouble had a way of finding their kind. Outside, their Harley-Davidsons sat gleaming in the sun, lined up like stallions

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Escape to The Texas Hill Country

This city escape, northwest of San Antonio, is a fun foray into the Texas Hill Country. The route is nicely curvy, features some great state and regional parks, and even a nod to the Celtic druids along the ride.  SR 39 sits at the midpoint of the escape and is

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Alvord Desert, Oregon: Blood, Sweat, and Gears

It wasn’t the sound of a Honda Africa Twin booming across the Alvord Desert in 103 degrees that got our attention. Nor was it the cloud of dust rising from the long, sweeping powerslides its rider was performing. It was the abrupt stop. The absolute silence. When the dust

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Ride one of America’s Most Scenic Roads—Ohio SR 78

There’s no shortage of beautiful motorcycling roads in the U.S. Yet, even in this gorgeous crowd, some are more scenic than others. Ohio SR 78 is one such road. This 105-mile-long strip of two-lane asphalt spans the distance between Nelsonville, OH, in the west and Clarington on the

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Arkansas: Total Eclipses

A total solar eclipse occurs somewhere every 18 months. Considering 70% of the earth is water, though, your chances of seeing one from dry land are pretty slim. You have to be in the right place at the right time. On top of that, you need favorable weather conditions, a

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The Hard Road to Vegas—LAB2V

A bunch of riding friends and I had spent years talking about the famous LAB2V, an annual desert group ride between Los Angeles and Las Vegas that has been held since 1983. Among California dirt bikers and dual sport enthusiasts, it is legendary.  LAB2V (Los Angeles-Barstow-to-Vegas) covers 400 miles over

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The Small Town That’s Got It All—Maggie Valley, NC

Scenic rides, beautiful nature, nearby entertainment and restaurants, fascinating history… Maggie Valley, NC, really does have it all. This small town is situated amidst the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly 35 miles from Asheville, with easy access along US 19. Don’t let its size and relatively remoteness fool you—