Yesterday we remained in Russellville, AR. I spend most of the day in Saint Mary’s Emergency Room. I had injured my back earlier and now was having serve pain with muscle spasms. Also turned out I was also dehydrated. After several hours and a couple of bags of fluid we where able to leave. This morning the back was not better, Mike and Michele went and rented a trailer. So after getting what was needed to haul my bike back to Georgia we headed east on I-40. Now it’s one, Mike is now riding solo with us in pursue. We are in Olive Branch, MS. for tonight. We are thankful for Mike and Shelia being here to help and support us through this difficult time. We should be thankful for our families and friendships that God has blessed us with. We sometimes take things and people for granted do not realize there importance and how to be thankful until sometime like this comes up. Have a great and blessed evening.

Today we will reveal some facts about Oklahoma during our travels. The first being were we stayed last night Yukon, OK. is the hometown of Garth Brooks. Next we went to Edmond to visit Daddy Dave from the TV series Street Outlaws. As luck would have they were out filming a new episode. Then we left their and rode to the town of Moore (hometown of Toby Keith) to visit Fort Thunder HD. Lastly during our ride today we traveled through several Indian nations. Nations like Kickapoo, Seminole, Creek and Cherokee before entering Arkansas. Check out the message on these two signs we saw in OK.. One was this warning, Do not pick up hitchhikers they may be escape inmates. What does that say about their prison system? Number two Do not impede traffic in left lane, slow traffic move to right lane. So is it ok to be in the left lane running 90 if the speed limit is 75mph ? Just wondering. Today we made to Russellville, AR. for the evening. Larry and Kathy are in South Haven, MS..  May all have a blessed evening. Total mileage to date is 5268.

Today’s ride started as we rode south on 283 under a umbrella of blue skies with soft clouds of white. Then it was on to 160 East to 183 South to Clinton , OK.. At Clinton we got I-40 towards Oklahoma City stopping in Yukon, OK. for the night. About the landscape for today on 283 it was flatland with miles of Milo, 160 had rolling hills with farm ponds and flowing creek beds that help provided water for the cattle. Now as far 183 it had the  combination of both 283 and 160. The one exception on 183 was that it was marred with scares from a previous fire. On a bright side for today was seeing Wylie Coyote’s nemesis the world famous Road Runner. Their average height is 12 inch with a speed of 20-25 Mph. The challenges we faced for today was head and cross winds sustaining  25 mph with gusts of 35 mph, also the dust clouds and a occasional Dust Devil. We also rode through The Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation. Tonight we had dinner at Billy Sims BBQ, it  was very good having their ribs and smoked sausage. Billy Sims played football at Oklahoma University and for the Detroit Lions as a running back. Update for today Larry and Kathy just north of Edmond, OK. . Dave, Sonya, David and Cheri made it home safely today around 4:00 pm. May Son shine upon your face and his love bring joy to your heart.

Today we decided to stair step to the southern direction. First leaving Cheyenne on 85 South (Centennial Hwy.) toward Greeley, Colorado. Passing through Ault, CO. the Gateway to The Pawnee National Grassland. After stopping in at Wild Country Harley Davidson we headed east on 34 towards Wray, CO.. Reaching Wray we turned south on 385 (High Plains Hwy.) towards Dodge City, KS. . Just east of Granada, CO. 385 became The Santa Fe Trail. The countryside was that of gentle rolling prairie land with its plateaus and twisting ravines. There were miles of corn fields and grassland with an occasional windmill. Then you would see a field of sun flowers with their own special fragrance. Once and awhile you catch the sweet smell of a Spruce tree. Then there where also miles of cattle farms with a feed yard scattered in ever so often their own special smell. Arriving to Dodge City under the evening sky of blue and gray with a trace of orange as it hand been painted by the hand of God. A update on everyone: Larry and Kathy are in Oakely, KS., Dave and them are in Paducah, KY. and Paul made it home around 4:30 today. Despite the things that have happen to peoples bikes or their person, God still has blessed us all beyond our measures.

We all left this morning making our way back home. Dave, Sonya, David and Cheri set out to be home some time Sunday. Larry and Kathy traveling home by the way of the 405 (Street Outlaws). Shelia and Michele left Jackson this morning driving, while  Mike and myself  riding to cool 44 degrees. We heading south on US 89 with the Snake River running along side its steep banks. Then turning on to US 191 South traveling through the mountains and making a quick stop to put on the heated gear, for now the temps had dropped into the 30’s.  Now the Hoback River followed US 191 as it twisted and bent its self a long the canyon walls with sun bouncing of the rushing water. Stopping in Rock Springs, WY. for breakfast at The Wrangler Café before getting on I- 80 East. On I-80 the mountains were to our north and south with their rolling hills of green and brown.  There were grasslands near the roadway dotted with sagebrush and cattle. The horizon was constant reminder of the all wildfires with its smoke filled  haze. Another brief stop in Rawlins for lunch at Chappy’s . Continuing out 80 East we rode through Medicine Bow National Forest and passing by Elk Mountain.  Stopping in Cheyenne, WY. for the evening and eating dinner at T-Joe’s. All three places we ate at today where great mom and pop type, worth the stop. Dave and them are in Lexington, NE.. Larry and Kathy are here in Cheyenne. Final thought about Jackson Hole, it is the Gatlinburg of The West.  The countryside on the other hand is well worth the ride with its awesome beauty. We rode 432 miles today bringing our total 4146 to date.

Today we rode in The Teton National Park . Left this morning to cool temperature and clear skies of blue and white. After turning onto Moose Junction  we entered the park for some amazing sights. Traveling to Jenny Lake were the water was like a mirror reflecting its surrounding landscape. The massive mountains of gray and purple was the backdrop for the clear water below. We would see glaciers of white with some having  hues of gray, once again reminding us of  winters passed. Then it was onto Jackson Lake another beautiful sight to behold. We stopped at Jackson Lake Lodge for lunch before continuing our ride. Today we saw Elk, Buffalo and Antelope, still coming up short on a bear and eagle. Maybe the next time. Again we are fortunate and blessed to see the artwork of our Heavenly Father, also being able to share it with family and friends.

This morning thunderstorms and rain moved in to the area. Today was a free day for the most part, some went sight seeing and shopping while others rested. Later in the day the sun did shine it’s face and a few took a short ride before dinner. Paul left this morning traveling back towards home. His wife Linda will be having open heart surgery on August 28. Gary flew home today do to having leg problems. Please be in pray for traveling mercy and healing. Sorry no pictures today but tomorrow we will be riding in The Teton Mountains. God’s Speed from Jackson Hole.

This morning we left for Jackson Hole, WY. with a temperature of 46 degrees and a mist in the air. We rode out WY. 120 passing through Wind River Indian Reservation with the Owl Creek Mountain range to our west. Riding through Wind River Canyon we saw the river running along  its sides as the rails for the Iron Horse ran along the foot of the mountains with there halos of gray peering down up on us. Continuing south on WY. 789 to Riverton where we took 26 West to Dubois, stopping there for lunch at The Cowboy Café before going on.  On 26 West we rode through the Shoshone National Forest crossing the Continental Divide at Togwotee Pass with a elevation of  9659 ft. before entering the Teton National Forest.  At Moran Junction we took 191 South into Jackson with the Teton Mountain Range to our north. Despite the early conditions a day spent riding with family and friends is still a great day. We are still bless above all measures and thankful for our Lord’s traveling mercies.

First I will catch you all up on a few things before writing about today. Dave, Sonya, David and Cheri left this morning for a Harley dealership in Idaho. David’s bike is having electrical issues with the cooling fans. Second Larry’s bike dropped the rear cylinder and Kathy’s has a broke rear exhaust header. Both will be repaired after retuning home. Now about today: Michele, Kathy and Shelia stay in Cody to visit The Cody Museum and to do The City Tour. While Gary took the day off to also visit The Cody Museum, which consist of many different sections of Wyoming history. Mike, Paul and myself rode Chief Joseph Hwy. (296 Hwy.) and Beartooth Pass (212 Hwy.). First Chief Joseph is a 46 mile run which lies between the North Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. Most of the land is open range and you must be aware of the free roaming cattle. The highest point is at Dead Indian Pass 8048 ft.. The highway is named after Chief Joseph of  Nez Perce Tribe, for he lead is people from Yellowstone to avoid being forced into reservations. Later they surrender to the US Calvary in Montana. So when you ride through the lands of Chief Joseph Hwy. you can hear their cry as the wind blows through the mountain air. Let it also serve as a reminder of their struggles for freedom. Next it was on to Beartooth Pass riding towards Red Lodge, MT., the summit is at 10,947 feet. The pass is surrounded by The Custer and Shoshone National Forest. Mountain peaks that reach 12,000 ft.. We saw glaciers and snow formed on the mountain peaks. Today the temperature at summit was in the low 30’s, after cresting  the summit we experienced rain, sleet and light snow. Then on our descent the clouds rolled in creating a white out condition for the next 20 miles. Reaching Red Lodge, MT. we took 308 East to Pelfrey then on 72 and 120 South back to Cody, WY.. The ride was worth seeing the awesome beauty of lands left for us to enjoy. Brother Coop today’s ride was for you my friend thanks for sharing. May you all feel the joy of a Father’s love who gave all for you by the sacrifice of His Son. Total miles ridden to date 3292.

Today we traveled through Buffalo Bill State Park and Shoshone National Forest to spent the day in Yellowstone. As we rode through the canyons the faces of the rock  which had been weather and some would appear to be crying tears from last winter snows. Then we would see mountain tops still wearing their white caps of a winter passed. The rivers caress the their banks to reach the cattails as the sun reflected off the flowing waters creating mirror for it’s own beauty. Then there were the scares of the land from fires and disease of times gone by. Thou words can not to do it justice and it is hard to explain the vastness and awe of this artistry which God as created. It is only by one’s own experience that one will truly know this beauty that we have beheld today.  May you take the time to enjoy the beauty that God has given us.