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Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:21 PM
In case any of you would like to see the country that I visited in Washington and Oregon. Some of you city folks probably never to get to see this kind of real estate.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-15-07_0944.jpg
This is our bikes, my Nomad and my buddy, Ron's, Beemer in the parking lot below the confluence of the Wallawa and Menam rivers in Oregon.
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:24 PM
Downstream from the parking lot whiping the river to a froth with the fly rod. The locomotive in the background is a quaint little tourist trap that makes people happy. I know because they waved at us in the river.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-15-07_1214.jpg
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:29 PM
Pix in the Blue Mountains on the way back.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-16-07_1303.jpghttp://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-16-07_1306.jpg
basco
09-21-2007, 10:31 PM
catch any
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:32 PM
Forgot one from the Wallawa river. Took this one when Ron was inspecting one of the States facillities.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-16-07_1149.jpg
nice pics idaho! Is that a paved or dirt parking lot???
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:34 PM
We caught a few fish in the Wallawa. Several Rainbows, a couple of Mountain Whitefish, a few Red Horse Suckers. Downstream we found a great hole and Ron landed a 20 inch rainbow. Water is beautiful, clear and cold running over freestone river bed.
Idaho
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:36 PM
That was a dirt parking lot. One of the main reasons why I wanted a shaft drive instead of a belt.
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:38 PM
We rode back to Richland, Wa to meet up with VC. He found us lost in a coffee shop.
My buddy Ron is on the left and VC, aka Chuck is on the right.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-17-07_1030.jpg
I'm the guy behind the camera.
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:40 PM
Two Nads and a Beemer gettin coffee.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-17-07_1029.jpg
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:42 PM
Here are a couple of shots on the Upper Walla Walla river in Oregon close to Ron's place.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-17-07_1648.jpghttp://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-17-07_1644.jpg
Idaho
09-21-2007, 10:44 PM
This one is off of my back deck last October. That is only a couple of weeks away. Yikes.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/Octsnow4.jpg
vulcanvixen
09-21-2007, 11:09 PM
Now I'm just drooling all over myself!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hell.....I'd just love a week (or year) sitting on your back deck!!!! GORGEOUS STUFF, ID!!!!!
beezer
09-22-2007, 05:48 AM
I'm moving.
Don't lie http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif
beezer
09-22-2007, 05:49 AM
Beautiful country HB. I'd love to ride there.
Beautiful Country ID. The only piece of real estate I would need would be your deck.
Great pictures. I hope to get back out your way soon. Went through ID on a cross country trip in a car the summer of 96. Beautiful country.
Yep...I think I'm moving too! Nice pics ID!
rflnomad
09-22-2007, 07:26 AM
Wow, NICE pics! Hey, we will all camp out on your deck, ID! It never stops amazing me how beautiful this country is and how much the motorcycle community always blends in to it.
Riding, the views, the water, fishing, ...
You live in a very nice place...
Idaho
09-22-2007, 08:20 AM
When my wife and I got out of the Marine Corps, in another life, we decided to move out here almost on a whim. Never regretted it. I love to go home to Ohio to visit but this is the place to live. Great riding weather in the spring summer and fall. If the snow stays "in the mountains" I can get some miles on the bike in winter. I'm always thankful for this piece of the world. Can you imagine fly fishing in Yellowstone NP from a motorcycle? I can, it was fun. AKA dodging buffalo. I am going on a ride today to view the fall colors that goes over the same country that Wolfman talked about around Montpeleir and Bear Lake to Logan, Ut and back up through southern Idaho. Awesome country. Thanks for letting me share.
Idaho
Idaho
09-22-2007, 08:23 AM
Judi, Chuck mentioned that you guys thought about moving to Pocatello. At least you know the way. You live in some beautiful surroundings in Washington State. I've seen em.
Idaho
Hey great pics Bud!!! It is awesome living in the NW with the mountians, Desert, plains, We have it all up here. Great place for a Meet n Greet Hint Hint! Looks like you all had fun and It was great meeting you two. Cant wait to make some rides your way next spring. ;)
dmspike
09-23-2007, 12:50 AM
Neat pictures Idaho, the scenery was great and fishin looked like fun too. Doug
bobzinger
09-24-2007, 10:51 AM
A couple of my buddies and me go up to Oregon every year on a motorcycle camping trip. I'd love to live there oneday! This year we went (1077 miles-4 days) up the California coast to Crescent City, then hwy 199 to Obrien, OR where we spent the night at Sparkplugs Motorcycle Campground. Next day thru Grant's Pass, Shady Cove, and up to Mazama Campground near Crater Lake. Saturday we rode back to Shady Cove for a 15 mile raft trip, then home hwy 97 to I5 home. We're already planning our trip to Oregon for next year...
We've been riding California roads for years and Oregon is a great alternative.
Any Ideas from you all on where to go in southern Oregon?
blowndodge
09-24-2007, 11:15 AM
Wow Bob, I've done almost the exact same ride years ago. Just like you all the way to Cresent city then 199 through Cave Junction to the Klamath Caves then visited my buddy in Grants Pass, up to Crater Lake then down through Medford and stopped at Lake Shasta, inland to Mt. Lassen and down through the Sierras. brought back memories and I'd do it again!
I'm moving.
Baby...that white stuff on the mountains is called snow.....brrrrr...very cold....When it's 65 degrees here you need to turn on the heater....not sure you could handle the cooooooold!!! lol....maybe a winter house in CA...and there the rest of the year? That would work!!!!
Gorgeous pics btw...would love to ride around there! AND I too love that view off your porch...beautiful!!!
socwkbiker
09-24-2007, 12:05 PM
AAAWWWW, does poor Nico get cold when it's 65?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/408261593_adcd30da1f.jpg
noooooooooo...just likes to be all warm comfortable!
Idaho
09-24-2007, 08:08 PM
That pic off of my deck with the mountains in the background? Those mountains have snow on them today. Winter is creeping in. Keep Nico wrapped up.
dogdoc
09-24-2007, 08:48 PM
I've got the U-hauled packed and ready, with Nomad in tow, well maybe. Always dreamed of living in the NW but never has developed yet. Thx for the dreams.
Idaho
09-24-2007, 09:13 PM
I've got the U-hauled packed and ready, with Nomad in tow, well maybe. Always dreamed of living in the NW but never has developed yet. Thx for the dreams.
Hey Doc, don't despare. Plan a trip to Yellowstone or Sun Valley or the Sawtooth Basin. That place is amazing. Take lots of pics and relive the memories. I will post more pix one of these days.
ID
ponch
09-25-2007, 07:38 AM
My grandfather was from La Grande Oregon. I hear it's nice out that way. Some day I'd like to see it.
Forgot one from the Wallawa river. Took this one when Ron was inspecting one of the States facillities.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/ID_Nomad/09-16-07_1149.jpg
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