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Boring, OR—The Most Exciting Place to Visit

Booooooooooring! So you might think, but Boring, OR, is anything but boring. In fact, according to the town’s slogan, it’s the “the most exciting place to live.”  Alright, maybe that’s a bit of marketing hyperbole, but the sentiment stands. There’s plenty of fun stuff to see

Mar/Apr '25

Nebraska: Sugar Sand and Solitude

In the center of Nebraska lies the Sandhills, encompassing more than 19,000 square miles of scattered small towns and ranches, along with half a million cows. This unlikely destination had been on my bucket list for years. Finally, I found myself at Flyover Brewing in Scottsbluff, NE, with my

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park—A Green Paradise

If you haven’t ridden in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park yet, what are you waiting for? Set time for a trip and get in the saddle, because you’re missing out. Covering 522,000 acres on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National

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Head Out on a Capital Ride in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is a city everyone everywhere knows. If nothing else, they’re aware it’s the capital of the United States and home to both the White House and the Congress. But Washington, D.C., is so much more than just the political heart of America. The city

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Ozarks: Coffee, Cuisine, and Cruising

I’ve spent my entire life in the Southwest. I’ve gone from growing up in northern Arizona to a brief stint in southern California and then to calling Colorado my home for the past decade. The thought of living anywhere near the South never crossed my mind. I mean,

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Follow Bonnie and Clyde’s Trail in Joplin, MO

On the surface, Joplin, MO, looks like any other Midwest city along the old Route 66. A closer look, however, reveals a vibrant town with plenty to do and a fascinating history including a tale of two cities and plenty of lead—in the form of both ore and bullets.

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The Birthplace of Route 66—Springfield, MO

Most riders would say Route 66 begins in Chicago (or Los Angeles, depending on your perspective). But although the Windy City is the road’s starting point, that’s not where it begins. To find the birthplace of Route 66, you’ll have to point your front wheel to Springfield,

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6 Things to See Along and Around Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive is one of the iconic byways of America. The road spans 105 miles through Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The northern terminus is in Front Royal, Virginia. The southern terminus at Rockfish Gap connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which takes you south another 469 miles south if

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Visit Dyersville’s Field of Dreams

“People will come, Ray. They'll come to Iowa for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up your driveway not knowing for sure why they're doing it,” said Terence Mann. People know why they’re coming to Dyersville, IA, though. They’re

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City Escape: Ridgeland, Mississippi

Although Mississippi doesn’t have ultra-twisty mountain roads, the state is prime grounds for a calm ride through a serene rural setting. This route out of Ridgeland, on the outskirts of Jackson, takes you on a long, meandering loop that can help you get your mind off whatever might bother

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Perfect Mountain Curves—Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway

The Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway (OHSB) is a tailor-made road for any motorcyclist on the prowl for curves and gorgeous forested mountain scenery. It’s not a very long road, but we’re talking about a serious “quality over quantity” situation here. This beautiful stretch of asphalt consists of an

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George Washington Heritage Trail

The three counties of West Virginia’s eastern panhandle (Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan) were where young George Washington spent much of his time as a surveyor. Later, he returned here to enjoy the region’s scenic splendor and soak in the hot springs. Many of America’s seminal historical events

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3 Splendid Hotels for a Romantic Motorcycle Vacation in SoCal

Southern California is a great destination for a romantic getaway with your special riding partner. Thanks to its warm climate, the area is full of great roads and sights you can explore all year round. Being such a popular tourism destination, however, means SoCal is chock-full of hotels, inns, and

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The Serpent of 62 and Other Great Roads Around Madison, IN

This is a story about a lifelong love of motorcycles and an appreciation for curves. It’s also a tale of how I was lucky enough to end up living in the midst of some of the best roads in the country.  Madison, IN, is known for a lot of

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5 Romantic Hotels for a Moto Vacation in the Northeast

Forget Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage. Your motorcycle is the ideal vehicle to carry you and your special someone to a romantic weekend getaway. For Pete’s sake, riding two-up practically forces one of you to wrap their arms around the other. We’ve written about romantic New York hotels before.

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10 Things to Do In and Around Chehalis, WA

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West Texas: Where America’s Legends and Reality Meet

West Texas is, in many ways, a microcosm of the U.S. itself. It’s a place where our history and myth collide with our contemporary identity, where our ideal of ourselves as a nation contrasts with the reality of everyday life. With big skies, wide-open spaces, and long roads,

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The Spine of Missouri—SR 19 in Mark Twain National Forest

You’ve ridden on the backs of dragons and demons but how about an entire state? That’s what you can do on SR 19, also called the Spine of Missouri. Well, I know at least one rider who has called it that. It’s a good and appropriate name,

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Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®

A few months ago, I read an article in the New York Times describing the recent real-estate boom in Duluth, MN. Disaffected Sun Belt residents, tired of the costs, crowds, and climate pressures of life in the Southwest, are increasingly relocating to Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. I guess the secret

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Explore the Jemez Mountain on Jemez Scenic Byway

This classic route combines New Mexico’s stunning western scenery with curvy mountain roads and fascinating historical sites. SR 4 is my favorite portion of the longer Jemez Scenic Byway.  This route is a surefire recipe for exciting both the senses and sensibilities. Although the designated route is just 90

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The Best Beach You Didn’t Know About—Galveston, TX

So, you want to hop in the saddle and ride out for a chill beach vacation? There are a lot of great beaches in America you could ride to, from southern California to Florida or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. But might I suggest pointing your front wheel toward Texas

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Kernville, California Dual Sport Shamrock Tour®

Southern California’s Kernville is a four-season tourist town nestled between the southern end of the Sierra Nevada and the north shore of Lake Isabella, one of the state’s largest man-made reservoirs. A destination for white water rafting, boating, fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities, the town’

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Explore The Pennsylvania Wilds Along SR 120

SR 120 in north-central Pennsylvania meanders for some 116 miles along the West Branch Susquehanna River and other streams through narrow mountain valleys. These waterways are a 300-million-years-old collection of rivers and creeks. The West Branch is the main tributary of the mighty Susquehanna River, which flows south from New

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Visit the House of Santa Claus—North Pole, AK

Riding a motorcycle to the North Pole is impossible, considering it’s in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, surrounded by hundreds of miles of sea ice. There’s one place you can ride to, though, and still say you took a motorcycle to North Pole. Just go visit North

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City Escape: Tallahassee, Florida

Florida is a more varied place to ride than many motorcyclists realize. This City Escape out of Tallahassee is admittedly a bit longer, but it takes you across three distinct Florida Panhandle environments that each offer their own kind of charm. As you roll southbound out of Tallahassee, the roadsides