Left Bismarck, ND. around 7:15 am went out I-94, through Eastern North Dakato which is mainly flatland and wetland. Fargo, ND. is the home of Roger Maris, Michele noticed that as we passed through (Ms. baseball). Crossing into Minnesota at first it seems alot like Eastern ND. but then you start noticing small lakes on both side of the road and then rolling hills. There are so many lakes now we understand the Land of 10,000 Lakes (Mn.). Both eastern ND. and Western Mn. are very green and alot more trees but still have farm land and some cattle scattered into the landscape. We did ride over the Red River, on that note The Red, Mississippi and The St. Louis Rivers make up the watershed system in Minnesota. The day was mainly overcast needing to a wear a jacket all day, had a slight sprinkle of rain but nothing to really speak of. Miles today was 412 and 7710 to date. May you take the time to .enjoy family and friends for we never know what tommorow will bring. So may the Good Lord bless your path in life. Brother Gunny we have seen alot of trikes on the road, mainly Harleys but also alot of the Can-Am Spyders. They seem to handle well and have alot of storage space, just a little info.

With a Cracker Barrel near by we didn’t leave until about 7:15 am, you know we had to have a good breakfast. Just a short blast up the road to I-94 heading towards Bismarck, ND.. Once on the road it was rolling hills, cattle farms and farmland with bales of hay and rows of milo grain. The Yellowstone river reached out to touch portions of I-94. The Yellowstone River is the longest free flowing river in the lower 48 states. We did ride through The Little Missouri National Grasslands, by the Painted Canyon and crossed over The Missouri River. Michele and I have seen purple mountains majesty, have riden through amber waves of grain and been from sea to shining sea. We are always in awe with God’s creation. We all have agreed that God’s beauty is every were and its worth the time to slow down an enjoy it. So may God’s glory light your path of life. We rode 430 mile today bringing the total to 7298.

We hit the road about 6:30 am going South on Hwy 93 with the Flathead River to the East and The Blackfoot to the West as the Sun starting show its head on the horizon with a slight chill in the air. The payment was rolling underneath us as we clicked off miles, then on to I-90. We across the Continental Divide for the last time at Butte, Mt. elevation was at 6393 ft through the Rockies. The Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers laced themselves around I-90 as we run the highway. After a short vist to Yellowstone Harley we went up the road a piece to Famous Daves BBQ for lunch in Bozeman, Mt.. Rode to Billings, Mt. for the night; completing 483 miles and bring our total to 6868. Rode by a town in Mt. named Opportunity which made me think what have we done with the opportunities that God has given us?

Today we rode to Glacier National Park for the day. The first stop was at Nickel Charlies Cafe in Columbia Falls for breakfast. Entering the park we went to Mcdonald Lake which is just majestic with it color and the mountains that surround it. Then we rode The Road To The Sun, It was lined with creeks , waterfalls and God’s art work every were. Today we meet people from Newfoundland and The Netherlands. All were riding Harleys. For lunch we stopped at A&W Rootbeer. It brought back memories when I was a child. God’s beauty and mercies have been seen today as they do everyday. Very short day 115 miles with a total of 6385. God’s Speed until the next time.

Left Spokane, Wa. around 7:00 am taking 90 through the city. Stay on 90 into Idaho riding along the Coeur d’Alene River running through the Bitterroot and Cabinet Mountains. Then continuing on we rode beside The St. Regis River and on Hwy 135 to 200. We got on Mt. 28 (very good side road) runs inside the Flathead Indian Res.. Then riding Hwy 93 along Flathead Lake, stopping at a scenic overlook we meet some guys from British Columbia and another couple from Michigan. After a short conversation we said goodbye and rode on. We had lunch at The Homestead Cafe in Lakeside, Mt.. Afterwards we rode into Kalispell where we will stay for the next two days. Short day 260 miles and 6270 total, we have added the following states to our list Nv. , Ca. , Or. , Wa. , Id. and Mt. bringing the total to 16. To give everyone a update on the other riders Dale and Susan are in Shelby, Mt., John and Gary made it back Ga.and Paul is in Sonoma, Ca. with his wife Linda all parties are doing well. Final note on this trip no matter were we are or who we meet along the way God’s present is always there with us.

Left Portland area around 7:00 am, heading West on 84 along the Columbia River which runs through the Cascade Mountians. We were riding in Oregon and looking at Washington on the Northern banks of the Columbia. The river runs 1243 miles, the longest in the Northwest and has fourteen hydroeletric dams. We also rode pass Mitchell Point then on to 82 West into Washington then getting on Hwy 395. We stopped at Rattlesnake Mountian Harley Davidson in Kennewick, Wa.. That is were they told us we were going to start riding into the desert which was really flat land and farm lands. We had a great day and are at Fairchild Air Force Base for the night about 13 miles south of Spokane. Rode 394 miles today and we are at 6010 miles.Completeing the 3rd legs of our journey we now start towards the East. The Columbia River reminds me of how deep Gods love is for me that he sent is only son to die on the cross for you and I.

Left around 7:00 am today with 52 deg. and fog. The fog at times was so heavy it was like a lite rain and other times it was so thick it was like riding on a snake blind folded. As the fog started to lift and campers were stirring you could smell the smoke from their campfires in the air. So with that you knew that life was starting to move in the woods. We rode through the Redwood National Forest on Hwy. 101 and The Coast Mountain Range. Michele has now been to the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean, also stood face to face with a giant Redwood. She also saw her first Elk in the Redwoods. From there we got on 199 which went through the Smith River National Park and Six Rivers Park they lie in The Siskyou Mountain Range. The rivers were just beautiful with the Sun bouncing off the water as it rushs over the rocks and boulders that lie beneath them. We continued on 199 into Oregon that runs through The Klamath Mountains to Gants Pass where we got on I-5 to Portland. We took 205 around to the east side for the night. Mileage for today was 428 and to date 5616. God’s beauty is so breath taking and we are at awe knowing he created this for all to enjoy. How can someone not believe? Note from the last pictures the locals are in search of that mask man, the crime committed being from the South.

Left Lodi at 6:30am rode Hwy 12 West through the Delta with wind turbines through out its country side.Then onto Napa and Sonoma Valley to include The Valley Of The Moons, Major wine country.Then we got on (US) 101 North Redwood Hwy. entering Willits, Ca. know as the gateway to the Redwoods. We had lunch in Gaberville at House of Burgess than on to Eureka for the night. Mike and I accomplished two things today made it from the East Coast to the West Coast and over 5000 miles. Today was 323 and total 5188. Saw a sign today that stated save lifes not minutes;made me wonder what are we donig to secure our lifes and others for eternity with our savior Jesus Christ.

Left Bishop, Ca. about 5:35am riding up 395 North to 120 West (Tioga Pass) going through the Sierra Mountians into Yosemite National Park. Had to have our jackets and gloves for it was 68 deg. this morning when we left. The highest elevation we rode today was 11,526 Ft.. The veiw was just over whelming and words can not do it justice, seeing God’s handy work and knowing he created it is just amazing. Leaving the valley we rode 140 West to 49 North to ride The Mariposa Mountain Range ending up in the town of Coulterville, Ca. with a pop. of about 200. We were able to take a break at the Jeffery’s Hotel (built in 1851), were met a few locals to have enjoyable time. Then back on 120 west which was a change of scenary rolling hills with some flat land having orange groves, corn, soy beans and grape vineyard scatter out the area. Then rode 99 North to Lodi, Ca. for the night. Did 303 miles today and the total is 4865. Remember God is every were even when we are not looking.

We left Henderson, Nv. at 5:30am this morning riding up 95 North along The Amargosa Desert and The Paiute Mesa, which started with a beautiful sunrise. Stopped at Beatty, Nv. for breakfast, were their claim is the Gateway to Death Valley. Rode to 266 West over to California 168 West across The White Mountains (reference to Dargon Tail Of The West) plenty of turns, cutbacks, dips and narrow roads. Also riding through Inyo National Forest to Hwy. 395 with The Sierra Mountains to the West. Made it to Bishop, Ca. for the day with plans to go into Yosemite National Park tomorrow. We have ended our days here earlier due to the heat. Miles today 282 and the total 4562. God’s beauty never ceases to amaze me with his creations. So just take time to see his beauty in what is around you.