I looked out of my window at the Best Western Columbia River Inn this morning, and you’ll never guess what I saw: Rain. How’d you guess? I huddled in the breakfast room over my coffee and maps, trying to figure out what my best alternatives would be. I had to be in Bend, Oregon by… Read more

Never take a beautiful day for granted. I finally got one, from start to finish today. Temperatures ranging from the low 60s up to the low 80s, clear skies and a light breeze. Perfect motorcycling weather. I wolfed down a quick breakfast at the Best Western Pendleton Inn, loaded up the Electra Glide and checked… Read more

According to everyone I talk to, I’ve hit unseasonable weather during this trip to Eastern Oregon. What that means is, more rain today. When I woke up this morning, the rain was falling so heavily that it obscured the view out of my window at the Best Western John Day Inn. I went to the… Read more

Bright rays of sunshine and clear blue skies greeted me when I awoke this morning at the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge. I packed up my gear quickly, and headed for the breakfast room for a quick bite and a cup of hot coffee. And of course I had to make one last visit to my… Read more