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Explore Nevada's Area 51

Where does our fascination with aliens cross the line from humor and whimsy to serious belief? And why? Perhaps this obsession with visitors from beyond Earth stems from simple romanticism. We want to believe we are not alone. Whatever the driver, every year tourists from all over the globe venture

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Visit Billings: Where All Roads Lead to Pure Montana Experiences

The mountain passes and wide-open highways of eastern Montana offer some of the purest, most breathtaking views you can find on two wheels. The only sounds you’ll hear for miles are the rumbling of motorcycles echoing from within the deep canyons, the calls of migratory birds, and the shutter

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The Ultimate High: Riding Your Motorcycle to America's Tallest Peaks

The U.S. is home to many majestic mountain ranges, and exploring them on a motorcycle is an exhilarating adventure. Here are seven of the highest mountain peaks in the country that are accessible via motorcycle. Mount Evans, CO Standing at an impressive elevation of 14,271 feet, Mount Evans

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Ride This Loop in Central Montana

Where a rugged past meets a vibrant present, Central Montana remains an authentic experience unlike any other. With Glacier National Park to the north and Yellowstone National Park to the south, Central Montana is the perfect route to travel between two of America’s gems. This route covers the area

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Central California: A Study In Contrast

Nature does not always define borders the way humans do. An imaginary line scrawled on some obscure document can define and separate societies, but Earth itself has more dramatic means of doing so. California is a case study in how, just below the surface, the planet resembles a butcher’s

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10 Fun Things to Do When Riding Near Denver, CO

Colorado serves up some of the best riding in the country, and Denver sits almost in the middle of the state. That makes the city a great home base for a motorcycle trip to the Colorado mountains. But what exactly is there to do around Denver? I put together this

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UFO Capital of the World—Roswell, New Mexico

Hear the name Roswell and images of secreted-away debris of a 1947 flying saucer crash and a clandestine cover-up cordoned off from the public with chain-link fencing and armed patrols start popping up in your head. There are even dubious, grainy black-and-white photos of surgeons performing autopsies on slit-eyed aliens.

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Explore 8 of the Most Otherworldly Landscapes in the US

If you're a motorcycle enthusiast looking for a journey that feels like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie, you're in for a treat. Across the U.S., there are destinations that boast distinctive flora and fauna, unique geological features, and other outlandish characteristics

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Classic Roads: California's Highway 74

Most visitors to Palm Springs are there for the climate and the golf. But the roads around the desert hideaway are some of America’s most remarkable. If you’re in the area without one, rent or borrow a motorcycle to enjoy the sweet curves, high desert landscape, and mountain

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In Pursuit of Wildness: Great Basin National Park

“On the path that leads to Nowhere I have sometimes found my soul.”   – CORINNE ROOSEVELT ROBINSON Rarely do I ride 1,800 miles just because a stranger suggests an awesome ride, but I had just met a fellow rider, Scott, in Springerville, AZ, and he was already persuading me to

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Ship’s Bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald

When it was launched in 1958, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest freighter sailing the Great Lakes. But shortly after 7:10 pm on Nov. 10, 1975, disaster struck the mighty ship. The entire crew of 29 was lost when a severe storm, with waves up to 35 feet

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Classic Roads: Independence Pass

If you’d like to get high, you can’t do much better than Independence Pass. This stretch of road (technically SR 82) between Twin Lakes and Aspen, CO, is among the highest paved mountain passes in the U.S. at 12,095 feet. Yes, you read that correctly. The

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MotoGP 2023

Way back in 2005, my good friend Andrew Ferguson and I witnessed Nicky Hayden win the MotoGP race at Laguna Seca. What a glorious day it was for both him and Colin Edwards, who placed second ahead of Valentino Rossi. Hayden rode Honda and the Yamaha bikes were colored yellow

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Classic Roads: Route 375—The Extraterrestrial Highway

Nevada is a barren landscape—pretty, in its desert character, but barren. However, it is that barrenness that provides a relief from the congestion of the city. There’s plenty of quiet, wide open space to be found here. As a motorcycle destination, Nevada is more about the scenery, with

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Classic Roads: Alaska's Dalton Highway

The U.S. has plenty of long, lonesome motorcycling roads—US 50 or 6 through Nevada, Beartooth Highway, Going-to-the-Sun Road… But the longest, loneliest, and most challenging is Dalton Highway. A dear child has many names, and Dalton Highway is also known as the Haul Road and, ever so clinically,

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Glaciers to Geysers: Ride the Best of Montana

Some of the most stunning scenery in the world lies in the landscapes between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Montana's open highways, scenic byways and backroads of discovery offer the two-wheeled trip of a lifetime. The best riding in Big Sky Country can be found on a “Glaciers

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10 Best Places for a Moto Stargazing Trip in America

The night sky has always fascinated us. Our ancestors saw the constellations and signs from ancient gods in the stars, while our modern knowledge and technology lets us gaze at distant planets—or look for flying saucers. Motorcycles are excellent vehicles for accessing fantastic stargazing spots. But where should you

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City Escape: Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina is characterized by the Appalachian Mountains in the west and the dune-lathered coastline—including the Outer Banks—to the east. Adventurous souls can find tranquility in the gently rolling sweepers of smooth asphalt cutting through farmland and across lakes and rivers. Rejuvenated historical towns provide ample opportunities for

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10 Towns for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse

A rare marvel of nature is approaching in 2024. The sun will disappear behind the moon in a total solar eclipse on April 8. You surely don’t want to miss seeing this performance of cosmic ballet—after all, the next total solar eclipse in the U.S. won’t

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7 Hidden Gems in Northern Pennsylvania

Also known as the Pennsylvania Wilds [https://www.roadrunner.travel/tours/pennsylvania-camping-in-the-pennsylvania-wilds/] , the northern section of the Keystone state offers motorcycle riders a little slice of heaven. From villages that transport you back in time to incredible scenery with expansive overlooks, you’ll be captivated at every turn. Speaking of

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Classic Roads: Rim of the World Highway

Assigning such a grandiose title to California’s Highway 18 may smack of Hollywood hyperbole. But with its magnificent vistas and the overlooks toward San Gorgonio Mountain—the highest peak in Southern California—you could be forgiven for thinking you really were riding the rim of the world.

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Key West & The Southern Terminus

There’s nothing quite like taking a road to the end of the world. When that path takes you through a history of landscapes ripe with the romanticism of escape into the exotic, it’s all the better. We’re talking about the Florida Keys. With rich, sultry names dotting

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Kalispell, Montana Shamrock Tour®

Kalispell, MT. Population, 26,000. Like me, you may have never heard of this small town just 34 miles south of Glacier National Park. It’s known as a hub town for the park, but it is so much more. After spending a week in the area on a Shamrock

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Classic Roads: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

This south-central corner of Utah offers a strikingly beautiful landscape that captures the mystique of the Southwest—specifically Bryce Canyon. The area is packed with visually stunning scenery, with SR 12 gently weaving through it all. It’s casual and easy-going motorcycle touring combined with amazing sightseeing. Starting in the

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5 Great Riding Roads in Ohio

Do you live in or near Ohio—or are planning a two-wheel visit to the state—and are looking for some routes to stretch your mount’s legs? Here are five awesome roads that get the wanderlust simmering and let you experience the state’s magnificent scenery. Three Rivers Ride