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Old 07-25-2014, 01:28 PM
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Got home earlier this week. Rode from coastal Oregon to coastal Massachusetts(where I live). Traveled northern USA route and included Glacier National Park in the trip. Also did about 700 miles in southern Canada. The trip was 100 % pure bliss. There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that makes me feel better than riding through beautiful scenery in this incredibly beautiful country. I did go through a fair amount of construction, but I guess that comes with the territory. Here are some pictures...not the best, but all I have. I'll include more as well in different posts.

Multnomah Falls, OR
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Columbia River Gorge, WA
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Regular snacks- Gatorade and Snickers
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Met 2 guys traveling 800 miles on these bikes
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Saw this sign too many times!
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More pics...more to come.

Glacier National Park
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Beautiful Montana!!!
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Good to hear you made it, I assume without any mechanical problems. I leave in two weeks and agree there is nothing better than seeing this country on two wheels. Can't say its cheap therapy but its the best I have found so far. What was your route across Montana?
 
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I exited GNP and picked up 89 S to 200 E and continued on this route through Montana. Montana was the highlight of my trip. For a good while, I thought that maybe I was headed in the wrong direction when I was on Rt 89. I didn't see any signs. But, I didn't care because it was so beautiful. I felt like I had struck gold riding through this area. Eventually, I realized I was on the right track.
 
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The Bike & Flowers
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On 200 East
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Never Ending Ribbon of Road on 200
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Nice Side Road Scene
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I Beg to Differ!
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More pics:

Last Montana Shot
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North Dakotas Pictures
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I agree, a nice long trip is good for the soul. Sounds like you had fun.
 
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Sounds like you had a blast, love a good road trip. Leaving Aug 2 for 2 weeks, can't wait!!
 
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This should be it...

North Dakota Church
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Lake Superior Sunrise(Upper Peninsula)
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I Could Not Agree More!
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Bald Eagle(Upper Peninsula)
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The last picture from my camera(Rt 17 Ontario), because it got wet during this picture & has not worked since!
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Thanks for sharing. Looks awesome...
 


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