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Wichita Mountains National Scenic Byway

Wichita Mountains National Scenic Byway

The uninitiated generally perceive Oklahoma as one big flat wheat field—remember that Rodgers & Hammerstein musical that celebrated the land “where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain?” In reality, however, the Sooner State does have several “mountainous” regions. Although the peaks are more like speed bumps compared to

Weston, West Virginia Shamrock Tour®

Jul/Aug '24 Premium Content

Weston, West Virginia Shamrock Tour®

Sometimes you bring the quiet with you on a trip. Sometimes, it’s already there. Sometimes it’s both. I brought a little quiet with me on this tour, that I’ll admit. But in this part of West Virginia, nestled in the hollers around Weston, there was also a

Mirrored Infotainment Systems

The Motorcyclist's Guide to the Galaxy Premium Content

Mirrored Infotainment Systems

The visual user experience when riding (or driving) has evolved in the last few decades to have two main areas of interest. There’s the primary screen—a dashboard with critical gauges, such as the speedometer, tachometer, and engine warning lights—and a secondary screen for infotainment, featuring a media

City Escape: Flagstaff, Arizona

City Escape: Flagstaff, Arizona

As the youngest state to be admitted into the contiguous U.S., Arizona still can still feel like a frontier. From tourist luxury in Sedona to semi-abandoned history in Skull Valley, central Arizona offers a wide range of options for motorcycle travelers to explore. Tourist-friendly natural beauty can be found

La Gomera, Canary Islands

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La Gomera, Canary Islands

Just to the west of Tenerife is the small round island of La Gomera. It’s so close—just 18.5 miles away—that you can often clearly see the peak of Tenerife’s Mount Teide looming in the background. So close, yet so far. This 16-mile-wide volcanic dot, the

City Escape: Shreveport, Louisiana

City Escape: Shreveport, Louisiana

Nestled in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, Shreveport welcomes riders with its historical architecture, vibrant art scene, and renowned culinary offerings. This route allows riders to experience the lively downtown area with its bustling markets and entertainment venues, while also venturing into the surrounding countryside. The terrain around Shreveport varies,

The Boys of Summer, Part 2: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois

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The Boys of Summer, Part 2: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois

Tom Zachary had a 19-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1918 to 1936. He played for eight different teams and, with 720 strikeouts and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, was considered an exceptional, well-rounded pitcher. On September 30, 1927, however, Zachary’s career culminated in