Welcome to My Side of the Website!
My life is full of many people and experiences. This space is designed to organize the chaos and enable me to keep a scrapbook of my experiences. I hope you enjoy the memories half as much as I did!
2023 Arctic Circle
We made it to the Arctic Circle! We started this adventure in 2018 when Chris Flanagan, Brent Rogers, and I visited the Douglas, AZ/Mexico border. We made a plan that included a trip to the Arctic Circle, and we included many people, vehicles, and adventures along the way. Click here to see the movie!
2022 Montana to Banff
Click here to see the amazing time we had when we took the ladies with us on a 10-day trip from Missoula, Montana to Banff in Alberta, Canada. We had a fantastic time with friends and got to witness some of the most beautiful scenery in North America.
2021 Idaho BDR (Pocatello, ID to Missoula, MT)
Click here to see how Chris Flanagan, Neal Branstetter, and I were able to navigate the mountains of Idaho and Montana as we got the SXSs to their 2021 winter storage place in Missoula, MT. The mountains were recovering from wildfires, so the views were extraordinary.
2021 The Balkans (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia)
Click here to see where we met up with our expert European travel pal, Olya Kornyliuk, and sped off to see The Balkans. This trip was full of incredible scenery, food, and fun. The last day was the best day ever on a motorcycle for me! We found a mountain pass that seemed like it had been untouched for hundreds of years. Hope you enjoy the 360 GoPro and drone shots that enabled this video to give an insight into our adventures like never before!
2021 Utah BDR
Our adventure started with a trip to Salt Lake City, where we picked up the buggies and headed south to Mexican Hat, AZ. We rode the Utah BDR through some difficult terrain and parked the buggies in a military storage space in Pocatello, ID. This adventure featured incredible views atop mountains that are impossible to describe. We added a couple of extra participants for this trip and ended up with a fantastic group of guys who had a lot of fun around the campfire!
2021 Trip to Ocean Reef
Click here to see a movie where Brent Rogers, Chris Flanagan, Tim Braun, and I decided to jump down to the Florida Keys for a four-day fishing trip. It was a lot of fun with guys who work hard to enjoy life!
2020 Arizona and Utah BDR (well, kinda…)
Click here to see Chris Flanagan, Brent Rogers, and me as we attempt the Arizona BDR on our new 2019 Honda Talons. Yes, we are now on four wheels, and as you can see by the video, I’m loving it! We had a lot of fun traversing some pretty crazy terrain and running from 8-10″ of snow. Next stop? Utah BDR in 2021!
2020 Alaska
Click here to see Steve Stemler, John Young, Dan Lenfert, Chris Flanagan, and me as we fish for lingcod and ride the Denali Highway. Wow, what an epic adventure! We left the masks and COVID in the lower 48 as we made our way around some of the most beautiful scenery we have ever seen.
2020 Tasmania
A trip with Joey, Dan Lenfert, Chris Flanagan, Brent Rogers, and Todd Scannell to the other side of the world. Tasmania was our target destination, and it did not disappoint. We took a lot of videos, so the three episodes can be viewed here:
Episode 1 – Begin, Again!
Episode 2 – Into the Bush!
Episode 3 – Back East!
2019 Everglades Trip
Click here to see a short video of the November trip to the Florida Everglades. We had a lot of fun catching fish, playing bocci ball, and enjoying the spectacular sights of southern Florida. This video is a great example of why I love hanging out with these guys. My wife says our maturity levels are going backward as we age, and I think this video proves she is right!
2019 Arizona, Grand Canyon
Click here to see how we kicked off the BDR adventure series with Brent Rogers! Brent rode his Kawasaki 650 like a champ. I, on the other hand, did not ride my BMW as well as I would have liked. Yes, it ended with an x-ray and a new four-wheel toy! Day one ended with an opportunity of a lifetime as we camped on the side of the Grand Canyon. Day two through six was filled with opportunities to navigate (or wreck!) in deep sand. It was a challenging and fun trip!
2018 Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Andorra, France)
Click here to see the amazing views of the Iberian Peninsula. We saw snow, rain, and lots of incredible beauty during our trip. The trip included amazing views, a dent or two on Chris and Danny’s bike, and more food than we could possibly eat!
2018 Phoenix BDR
Click here to see the video that includes a tour through the Navaho Reservation. It was very hot, but we really enjoyed the scenery!
2018 Arizona BDR
Click here to see our trip to the Arizona/Mexico border. We were amazed by the lack of protection provided by the border. We started the BDR in Douglas, AZ, and saw some amazing sights! Yes, it ended with a trip to the hospital!
2017 New Mexico BDR
Click here to see how John Young, Steve and Damian Stumler, Dan Lenfert, Chris Flanagan, and I spent a week in the New Mexico backcountry. We had a fantastic time, ate well (thanks to Chris!), and bathed in an extremely cold creek!
2016 Alaska
Favorite! Click here to see a glimpse of all the wonders of Alaska. We spent 12 days in Alaska that included a journey to the Canadian Yukon Territory via the Top-of-the-World Highway. It was one of the best trips of my entire life, and I think the job Chris did on this video represents the majesty of Alaska quite well. Be warned: The video is 1:45 minutes, so bring your popcorn!
2016 Australia
Favorite! Click here to see the movie of Chris, Timmy, and me on our trip to the Down Under! The movie is quite long, but it’s worth the time.
2015 Iceland
Click here to see our amazing trip to Iceland. We got the opportunity to meet some amazing people as we rode our motorcycles through all kinds of wet stuff!
2014 Nova Scotia
Click here to see our trip to Nova Scotia. This was a fantastic trip as it included a few logistical challenges that my brother, Johnny, and my friend, Andy, were able to manage. They loaded the trailer and drove it to Boston, MA, where Chris and I met them at the airport. We rode up to Canada and saw some pretty amazing views!
2014 – Arizona
This page starts with a quick decision to get out of the cold weather and to fly into Phoenix, AZ for a three-day motorcycle ride across Arizona. It was a fantastic trip, and yes, we were “Standing on the corner of Winslow, AZ…”. Click here to see the movie
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