The trip through the USA became a tour of the national parks, free camping, and exploring the amazing landscapes of this incredible country. From Seattle back to Montana, over Mt Rainer, Lolo pass and down to the Gravely Range.
Camping at Ruby Dam at the base of the Gravelly Range, Montana by
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The View from the Tent at Sunrise, Ruby Dam, Montana by
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The Gravelly Range, Montana by
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'Down she goes', Gravelly Range, Montana by
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Yellowstone and through the Grand Tetons.
Stuck in a Bison Jam, just before they charged! by
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With a detour up to the best motorcycle road ever- Beartooth Pass
The Beartooth pass, Wyoming by
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Then meeting up with friends in Moab and Aches national park.
Mesa Arch Sunrise, Utah by
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Untitled by
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Taking some more spills after following Dan into some off roads above my skill level the bike took some cosmetic beating.

Fixing the broken chain guard/mudflap. by
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Playing in the dirt, Canyonlands National Park by
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We ended up touring together for a week as I headed south through Capitol reef, Bryce canyon, the beautiful Zion national Park and and Grand Canyon as my USA visa was coming to an end.
Zion National Park by
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Zion National Park by
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Hwy 287, near Moab Utah by
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North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona by
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I said gooodbye to my friends and headed down to Tucson towards the border