Leaving Milwaukee heading north to HWY 2

At the motel this morning realized I can't leave Milwaukee without seeing where the Mother Ship had it's actual beginnings.  Found the simple wooden shed where the first Harley heartbeat was heard.

A little additional looking around discovered the actual first motorcycle Harley and Davidson designed and assembled.  Morning well spent!

Kickstand down in St Ignace, MI tonight at the Pines Motel.  Wind was blowing from more directions than a compass has bearings for today.  Had to use ziplocks to keep my leathers from unsnapping.  Good to be at the beginning point for the ride west.

Two things to look for when you are on the road.  Local cafe with two to three calendars on the wall...not found today.  Room with a door to hang your leathers on, clean bathroom, and always a coffee pot. Check.  Ready to head  west on Hwy 2 tomorrow.  Be looking for Big Foot.  Heard he had been sighted crossing HWY 2  near Crystal Falls.

be strong, be safe, Talon

The Mother Ship

At 3am this morning the annoying musical alarm interrupted my deep dreams.  Ever have a moment like this?  What day is it?  What am I suppose to be doing?  Ok...reality creeps in.  Need to get up.  This is not a dream.  Catching a flight today to visit the Mother Ship in Milwaukee.

Two flights and  seven hours later the dream becomes a reality.  Standing at the exact location where Harley-Davidson had it's humble beginnings.  It is the Mother Ship of the motorcycle world.  Met the team from HOG Magazine.  Incredible people.  Dedicated, sincere, brothers and sisters each one.  A classic Sportster stands proudly ready.  Strap on my bag, hit the switch, roll on the throttle, rumble of the pipes...nothing feels like a Harley.

Headed to St. Ingance, MI in the morning to ride US HWY 2, the Great Northern, west across this beautiful country of ours to the Pacific Ocean and Seattle.  Stay tuned.  This is what American is all about.

BTW: They really do know how to brew great beer in Milwaukee.

be strong, be safe, Talon

Valley of Dreams - Greater Chaco Landscape

The Greater Chaco Landscape contains vast expanses of incredible eroded rock formations of every color and form, ancient fossil forests, and complete dinosaur skeletons.  Most of these areas are Public Lands managed by the BLM.  Some are protected as wilderness areas; others are virtually open to future oil and gas industrialization.  The Valley of Dreams is presently not classified for protection by the BLM.

Valley of Dreams is one of the most stunning landscapes I have ever worked in.  It is a very special place.  How long these areas will remain as they are is an unknown.  Oil and gas industrialization has increased 400 percent in the last decade in the Greater Chaco Landscape.  Click here to see and experience this Greater Chaco Landscape Sacred Site.

be strong, be safe, Talon

Chaco Sacred Sites

Technology is wonderful...other times I wonder.  Sometimes the Grandfathers simply like to have some fun with me.  That actually puts a smile on my face.  I know they are there.  The link I posted to view the Chaco Sacred Sites video may...or may not...have worked.  Tonight it is working.  At least at this time.  Let me know if you have a problem.  Thank you for taking a moment to view the video.

Click here to view the Sacred Sites - Greater Chaco Viewscape

be strong, be safe, Talon