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Zebra Love North Window, Arches National Park Dusk Over the Million Dollar Highway in Ouray Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 2 Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 3 Hubble view of barred spiral galaxy Messier 83 Hubble Reveals a Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth Route 42 Aerial Zebra Behind Jens Jensen Winding Road Panoramic Multnomah Falls Black and White Multnomah Falls Upper Multnomah Falls Base Driving the Winding Road Multnomah Falls Black and White 2 D-Day Stripes D-Day Stripes Route 42 Aerial Vertical Route 42 Aerial Lone Tree Big Sky Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 1 Route 128 near Castle Valley Contemporary Architecture of the Shops at Crystals, Aria, Las Vegas Fall colors Double Arch Star Trails Platform Eight at Union Station Jens Jensen Winding Road (Curvy Fall) Hugging the Curves Fall Aspens Rasta Marijuana The Leo Triplet Palm leaf macro abstract Palm leaf macro abstract Colorful fish scales Near La Bufadora La Bufadora when a wave hits Stars and Stripes Chopper RIP Captain Wooly Descriptive sign about Ahinahina plant School of Bluestriped Snapper Road To Hana View of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass HDR image of historic Bedrock Store, Colorado Panoramic view of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass Loveland Pass, Colorado View of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass Dolores River and historic hanging flume Falke taking a tight turn on his BMW R1150GS Once lush Goose Island campsite has been destroyed by fire in recent years Camping at Goose Island Morning light on the rock face above Goose Island campground Motorcycle riding in canyon country Dewey bridge, recently destroyed by forest fire Burned trees near Dewey Bridge Modified Jeep Rubicon Jeep Rubicon at Top of the World 4x4 trail Top of the World trail Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail Rock outcrop at Top of the World View of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the World Mark shooting some footage from Top of the World Panoramic view of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the World Jeep Rubicon taking some rock steps Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail View of the canyonlands from Top of the World Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Falke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the slickrock Falke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the trail Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Falke on the slickrock Jeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Jeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Jeep Rubicon on Little Lion Back slickrock 4x4 trail Looking down the steep slope of Little Lion Back trail Falke coming down Little Lion Back Pushing the bikes up through the snow 4x4 trail into the La Sal mountains near Burro Pass Hiking the bikes up to Burro Pass View down the valley from Burro Pass, La Sal mountains Panoramic view of the La Sal mountains from Burro Pass Aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Mountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Mountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Mountain biking in the La Sal mountains Panoramic view of the La Sal mountains Mineral Bottom road switchback Mineral Bottom road switchback Toyota 4Runner on Mineral Bottom road Panoramic view of canyonlands Toyota 4Runner on White Rim Trail BMW R1150GS on White Rim Trail Slot canyon along White Rim Trail National park facilities along White Rim Trail Toyota 4Runner on a cliff edge Toyota 4Runner on a cliff edge BMW R1150GS Canyonlands National Park Murphy Hogback Campground Toyota 4Runner and tent at Murphy Hogback campground Canyonlands sunset from Murphy Hogback White Rim Trail Vista, Canyonlands National Park Rafting along the Green River Rafting along the Green River Climbing up Murphy Hogback Murphy Hogback The other side of Murphy Hogback Rock pillars in Canyonlands National Park Falke traversing rock columns at White Crack Rock pillars in Canyonlands National Park Rock pillars in Canyonlands National Park HDR image of Canyonlands National Park Washer Woman rock Musselman Arch Musselman Arch Colorado River Gooseneck Tailings pond along Potash Road Salt encrusted creek near the evaporation ponds Salt encrusted creek near the evaporation ponds Tailings ponds along Potash Road Panoramic of salt evaporation ponds along Potash Road View of Castle Valley from Porcupine Rim Colorful lizard Mountain biking on Porcupine Rim trail Flowering cactus Flowering cactus Porcupine Rim Trail at Grandstaff Canyon Night shot of camp site at Goose Island Night shot of camp site at Goose Island Night shot of camp site at Goose Island Night shot of camp site with illuminated canyon walls Illuminated canyon walls Night shot of camp site with illuminated canyon walls Campfire and moonlight Painting with light - Balanced Rock in Arches National Park Silhouette of Balanced Rock in Arches National Park Double Arch at Night Painting with light - Double Arch in Arches National Park Falke falling asleep while I take night pictures Double Arch illuminated by moonlight Hay ride Jack-o-lantern Man The Haunted Cornfield Strict rules for the haunted cornfield Turkey Turkey Dead guy at the pumpkin patch The pumpkin patch Tree guy Observation tower near Kettle Morrain State Park Looking down from the tower Zebra stripes Huge school of blue striped snapper Blue striped snapper Zebras Zebra Butt Zebra Glacial snow and high ridge along the Continental Divide Mountain stream Group of hikers on a foggy day Mountain stream Waterfall Hikers on a foggy day Hikers walking off into the mountain fog Rapid mountain stream Dusk in the Colorado mountains The Guardian - 13617ft peak Hikers heading towards the Continental Divide One of many cascading waterfalls Waterfall and cold mountain pool Back side of the Guardian Mountain meadow on the Continental Divide Hiker on the Continental Divide Expansive view of mountains and valleys Tiny hikers in the valley far below The view on the other side of the Continental Divide A small side hike to the top of this peak Hikers resting at Kite Lake Panoramic of high mountain lakes, and a deep gorge beyond The gorge described in the previous picture The Durango-Silverton narrow guage train line Silverton in the distance along the train tracks Mountain waterfall Sand ripples in the wash Sand ripples on the dunes Kids on a field trip to Shedd Falke's trip mascott Long Lonely Road This guy got more than he bargained for when he got close to get a picture Grass in sand Driftwood in the Sand Lighthouse in San Felipe Picture window at Meteor Crater Apollo test capsule Virago 535s, packed and ready to go The Painted Desert The Painted Desert Ancient Indian ruins Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Common Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Painted Desert, petrified wood Painted Desert Painted Desert Many layers of the Blue Mesa Petrified wood Jasper Forest Blue Mesa Petrified tree Petrified wood, close-up Petrified wood close-up Petrified log Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Very dirty Virago Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Looking forward on Hwy5 Mountains along Hwy5 San Felipe Windy conditions (see trees) San Felipe Beach Dried up harbor El Capitan Hotel Outside San Felipe Mountain in San Felipe Adam on Hwy5 Puertocitos - Where Hwy5 ends No gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gas Puertocitos on the Gulf of California Our new 'road' Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago Adam cruising along Gulf of California Harsh desert environment Virago taking a break Virago 535s near the Gulf Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Baja Historic Site Nest in cactus What a cactus looks on the inside Riding to Ensenada Oh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tank One of the bolts that rattled loose on the South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 More rain today... Hwy1 Falke's chain needs more adjusting Hwy1 Sharp turns and roadside memorials Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out! Cross in the La Pinta courtyard Cactus garden Shrine Old car La Pinta Hotel, Catavina Cactus Hallway at La Pinta La Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed in Wall lamp Boulder field Boulder field in Catavina The boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfaces One of the many items strewn around Weird desert plant Sunset in the desert Falke checking out a cactus Sunset Sunset and cactus Sunset and cactus (another view) Sunset Cactus Sunset in the desert Cactus Bones in the desert Desert plant life The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Military patrol in Guerrero Negro Town of Guerrero Negro Lunch (tacos here were great) Adam cruising along Bikes near inactive volcano Inactive volcano Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Near Santa Rosalia Near Santa Rosalia Camping at Dos Amigos Campground Falke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of Falke Tide pool at sunset The Sea of Cortez at sunset Dusk at Dos Amigos Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer Cemetery near Dos Amigos Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Graves ranged from simple to ornate Bikes at cemetery near Dos Amigos Back on the road, heading further south Falke on Hwy1 A vacation cottage in Mulege Mulege, BCS KLR650 and Virago 535s The river that feeds the Mulege oasis House in Mulege Virago 535 at the mission Mission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission Mission bell tower Inside the mission Mission Mulege oasis Mulege oasis House in Mulege Falke near Bahia Concepcion The Bahia Concepcion Bahia Concepcion Some kind of design in the hillside Loreto Falke contemplating the meaning of life Birds on the Sea of Cortez The mission in Loreto Loreto's shopping district Prepping for a Carnival parade Loreto Police One of only 3 floats in the parade Entertainment Carnival queen This parade had an Egyptian theme More entertainment The last float Loreto Pelican Pelican Loreto Sculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Inside a shop Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Inside the church Old copper mill Inactive volcano near Santa Monica Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Inside Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Mission de San Ignacio San Ignacio Laguna Ojo de Liebre It's very windy on the salt flats Cooking dinner Gray Whale skeleton Going whale watching A boat full of tourists Solitary Boat Our first look at a whale Gray Whale Gray Whale Gray Whale sloshing back in the water Gray Whale Gray Whale spraying Gray Whale fin Gray Whale Rusting metal on the salt flats Rusted out car A long road ahead (Hwy1) A break from the grind Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Virago 535s on a Pacific bluff The bluffs on the Pacific Crashing waves Crab shell, but no crab The Pacific coast Falke cruising on sandy road Old English Mill Old English Mill Big grill The Old English Mill (The actual) Old English Mill Fishing boat Dirt road to the Old English Mill Back on the Pacific coast Gateway to La Bufadora La Bufadora when a wave hits Misting Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Horse near restaurant Falke finally got his chain fixed Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA It snowed in AZ while we were gone! Astronaut Wall of Fame Meteor Crater Museum Part of the meteor that formed this crater The Arizona Desert Mining equipment at the center of the crater Back in Chicago, our final mechanical mishap The Lone Tree Reflections of Color