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Modified Jeep RubiconModified Jeep Rubicon Zebra ButtZebra Butt Zebra LoveZebra Love The Haunted CornfieldThe Haunted Cornfield Solitary BoatSolitary Boat Colorful fish scalesColorful fish scales Road To HanaRoad To Hana CemeteryCemetery Bikes near inactive volcanoBikes near inactive volcano Painting with light - Double Arch in Arches National ParkPainting with light - Double Arch in Arches National Park Toyota 4Runner on White Rim TrailToyota 4Runner on White Rim Trail Old carOld car Night shot of camp site at Goose IslandNight shot of camp site at Goose Island Gateway to La BufadoraGateway to La Bufadora Jeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Mineral Bottom road switchbackMineral Bottom road switchback Mulege oasisMulege oasis Colorado River GooseneckColorado River Gooseneck Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous CurvesCurvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Murphy Hogback CampgroundMurphy Hogback Campground Double Arch at NightDouble Arch at Night Canyonlands National ParkCanyonlands National Park The Bahia ConcepcionThe Bahia Concepcion Expansive view of mountains and valleysExpansive view of mountains and valleys Part of the meteor that formed this craterPart of the meteor that formed this crater Mountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountainsMountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Gulf of CaliforniaGulf of California San Felipe Beach San Felipe Beach Desert plant lifeDesert plant life This guy got more than he bargained for when he got close to get a pictureThis guy got more than he bargained for when he got close to get a picture BMW R1150GSBMW R1150GS ZebrasZebras HDR image of historic Bedrock Store, ColoradoHDR image of historic Bedrock Store, Colorado Mission de San IgnacioMission de San Ignacio Rock pillars in Canyonlands National ParkRock pillars in Canyonlands National Park Stars and Stripes ChopperStars and Stripes Chopper Rusted out car Rusted out car Toyota 4Runner and tent at Murphy Hogback campgroundToyota 4Runner and tent at Murphy Hogback campground Lighthouse in San FelipeLighthouse in San Felipe Falke contemplating the meaning of lifeFalke contemplating the meaning of life Ancient Indian ruinsAncient Indian ruins Once lush Goose Island campsite has been destroyed by fire in recent yearsOnce lush Goose Island campsite has been destroyed by fire in recent years House in MulegeHouse in Mulege The river that feeds the Mulege oasisThe river that feeds the Mulege oasis Inactive volcano near Santa MonicaInactive volcano near Santa Monica Night shot of camp site at Goose IslandNight shot of camp site at Goose Island Jeep Rubicon on Little Lion Back slickrock 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Little Lion Back slickrock 4x4 trail 4x4 trail into the La Sal mountains near Burro Pass4x4 trail into the La Sal mountains near Burro Pass Oops!  We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained.Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Mountain in San FelipeMountain in San Felipe Puertocitos on the Gulf of CaliforniaPuertocitos on the Gulf of California Gray Whale skeletonGray Whale skeleton Rapid mountain streamRapid mountain stream What a cactus looks on the insideWhat a cactus looks on the inside La Pinta Hotel, CatavinaLa Pinta Hotel, Catavina Sculpture for Benito Juarez GarciaSculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Night shot of camp site with illuminated canyon wallsNight shot of camp site with illuminated canyon walls La Bufadora when a wave hitsLa Bufadora when a wave hits This parade had an Egyptian themeThis parade had an Egyptian theme Inside the mission Inside the mission Falke taking a tight turn on his BMW R1150GSFalke taking a tight turn on his BMW R1150GS Mountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountainsMountain biking through aspen forest in the La Sal mountains Military patrol in Guerrero NegroMilitary patrol in Guerrero Negro Aspen forest in the La Sal mountainsAspen forest in the La Sal mountains Driftwood in the SandDriftwood in the Sand Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in CatavinaOur next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina Gray Whale finGray Whale fin Mission bell towerMission bell tower Mulege, BCSMulege, BCS It's very windy on the salt flatsIt's very windy on the salt flats Mulege oasisMulege oasis Petrified wood, close-upPetrified wood, close-up Sand ripples on the dunesSand ripples on the dunes Descriptive sign about Ahinahina plantDescriptive sign about Ahinahina plant National park facilities along White Rim TrailNational park facilities along White Rim Trail Town of Guerrero NegroTown of Guerrero Negro Apollo test capsuleApollo test capsule A pre-fab church designed by EiffelA pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Mission de Santa Rosalia de MulegeMission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission de San IgnacioMission de San Ignacio Sunset and cactusSunset and cactus Riding to EnsenadaRiding to Ensenada Dried up harbor Dried up harbor Painting with light - Balanced Rock in Arches National ParkPainting with light - Balanced Rock in Arches National Park BMW R1150GS on White Rim TrailBMW R1150GS on White Rim Trail Very dirty ViragoVery dirty Virago Laguna Ojo de LiebreLaguna Ojo de Liebre Jeep Rubicon at Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon at Top of the World 4x4 trail Musselman ArchMusselman Arch Toyota 4Runner on a cliff edgeToyota 4Runner on a cliff edge Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Near Santa RosaliaNear Santa Rosalia Tailings ponds along Potash RoadTailings ponds along Potash Road Loveland Pass, ColoradoLoveland Pass, Colorado Virago 535 at the missionVirago 535 at the mission Sharp turns and roadside memorials Sharp turns and roadside memorials Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USATecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA Near Santa RosaliaNear Santa Rosalia Tailings pond along Potash RoadTailings pond along Potash Road Flowering cactusFlowering cactus Rock outcrop at Top of the WorldRock outcrop at Top of the World One of only 3 floats in the paradeOne of only 3 floats in the parade Bahia ConcepcionBahia Concepcion Falke traversing rock columns at White CrackFalke traversing rock columns at White Crack El Capitan HotelEl Capitan Hotel Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highwaysMemorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia ConcepcionHeading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion Virago taking a breakVirago taking a break Long Lonely RoadLong Lonely Road Mountain biking in the La Sal mountainsMountain biking in the La Sal mountains Mark shooting some footage from Top of the WorldMark shooting some footage from Top of the World ZebraZebra Rock pillars in Canyonlands National ParkRock pillars in Canyonlands National Park Common Northern Raven - Corvus CoraxCommon Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Windy conditions (see trees)Windy conditions (see trees) Mineral Bottom road switchbackMineral Bottom road switchback Camping at Dos Amigos CampgroundCamping at Dos Amigos Campground Slot canyon along White Rim TrailSlot canyon along White Rim Trail Motorcycle riding in canyon countryMotorcycle riding in canyon country Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Crab shell, but no crabCrab shell, but no crab Virago 535s on a Pacific bluffVirago 535s on a Pacific bluff Camping at Goose IslandCamping at Goose Island Falke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the trailFalke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the trail South of Ensenada, on Hwy1South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fastThis is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Falke coming down Little Lion BackFalke coming down Little Lion Back Adam cruising along Adam cruising along Virago 535s, packed and ready to goVirago 535s, packed and ready to go Dirt road to the Old English MillDirt road to the Old English Mill Night shot of camp site at Goose IslandNight shot of camp site at Goose Island Blue striped snapperBlue striped snapper Gray Whale sloshing back in the waterGray Whale sloshing back in the water Harsh desert environmentHarsh desert environment View of the canyonlands from Top of the WorldView of the canyonlands from Top of the World More rain today...More rain today... Tide pool at sunsetTide pool at sunset The Iron Eagle at the 28th ParallelThe Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Mission de San Ignacio (altar)Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Jeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Blue MesaBlue Mesa Streets here turned to mud slicks after rainStreets here turned to mud slicks after rain Looking forward on Hwy5Looking forward on Hwy5 Boulder fieldBoulder field Jeep Rubicon taking some rock stepsJeep Rubicon taking some rock steps Hikers walking off into the mountain fogHikers walking off into the mountain fog Virago 535s near the GulfVirago 535s near the Gulf Burned trees near Dewey BridgeBurned trees near Dewey Bridge Outside San FelipeOutside San Felipe Panoramic view of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the WorldPanoramic view of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the World The Sea of Cortez at sunsetThe Sea of Cortez at sunset Riding conditions were not good for my poor ViragoRiding conditions were not good for my poor Virago Toyota 4Runner on a cliff edgeToyota 4Runner on a cliff edge Falke on Hwy1 Falke on Hwy1 Carnival queenCarnival queen Musselman ArchMusselman Arch Mountains along Hwy5Mountains along Hwy5 Sunset and cactus (another view)Sunset and cactus (another view) Canyonlands sunset from Murphy HogbackCanyonlands sunset from Murphy Hogback Petrified wood close-upPetrified wood close-up Nest in cactusNest in cactus Climbing up Murphy HogbackClimbing up Murphy Hogback Boulder field in CatavinaBoulder field in Catavina Adam cruising along Adam cruising along Adam on Hwy5 Adam on Hwy5 Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail Oh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tankOh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tank KLR650 and Virago 535sKLR650 and Virago 535s The Lone TreeThe Lone Tree Back side of the GuardianBack side of the Guardian Picture window at Meteor CraterPicture window at Meteor Crater Puertocitos - Where Hwy5 endsPuertocitos - Where Hwy5 ends Birds on the Sea of CortezBirds on the Sea of Cortez The Painted DesertThe Painted Desert The mission in LoretoThe mission in Loreto Toyota 4Runner on Mineral Bottom roadToyota 4Runner on Mineral Bottom road Porcupine Rim Trail at Grandstaff CanyonPorcupine Rim Trail at Grandstaff Canyon Falke near Bahia ConcepcionFalke near Bahia Concepcion Cactus gardenCactus garden Baja Historic Site  Baja Historic Site Night shot of camp site with illuminated canyon wallsNight shot of camp site with illuminated canyon walls Hikers heading towards the Continental DivideHikers heading towards the Continental Divide Back on the road, heading further southBack on the road, heading further south Salt encrusted creek near the evaporation pondsSalt encrusted creek near the evaporation ponds White Rim Trail Vista, Canyonlands National ParkWhite Rim Trail Vista, Canyonlands National Park Falke cruising on sandy roadFalke cruising on sandy road SunsetSunset Gray WhaleGray Whale More entertainmentMore entertainment Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beerToday's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer Inside the churchInside the church Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail PelicanPelican Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail SunsetSunset Route 42 Aerial VerticalRoute 42 Aerial Vertical Zebra stripesZebra stripes Dusk at Dos AmigosDusk at Dos Amigos Petrified treePetrified tree Many layers of the Blue MesaMany layers of the Blue Mesa Lunch (tacos here were great)Lunch (tacos here were great) Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddyOur first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Loreto PoliceLoreto Police Panoramic view of the La Sal mountains from Burro PassPanoramic view of the La Sal mountains from Burro Pass No gas at this stationNo gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gasWe have to ask the locals for gas Astronaut Wall of FameAstronaut Wall of Fame (The actual) Old English Mill(The actual) Old English Mill Meteor Crater MuseumMeteor Crater Museum Rasta MarijuanaRasta Marijuana Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out!The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out! Falke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of FalkeFalke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of Falke Old English MillOld English Mill CemeteryCemetery Gray Whale sprayingGray Whale spraying Mountain meadow on the Continental DivideMountain meadow on the Continental Divide Some kind of design in the hillsideSome kind of design in the hillside Inside a shopInside a shop Huge school of blue striped snapperHuge school of blue striped snapper View of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the WorldView of La Sal mountains and the canyonlands from Top of the World Double Arch illuminated by moonlightDouble Arch illuminated by moonlight Bones in the desertBones in the desert Painted Desert, petrified woodPainted Desert, petrified wood Rusting metal on the salt flats Rusting metal on the salt flats Cemetery near Dos AmigosCemetery near Dos Amigos San FelipeSan Felipe Inside Mission de San IgnacioInside Mission de San Ignacio La Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed inLa Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed in Mission de San IgnacioMission de San Ignacio The boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfacesThe boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfaces EntertainmentEntertainment Old copper mill Old copper mill Gray WhaleGray Whale Bikes at cemetery near Dos AmigosBikes at cemetery near Dos Amigos One of the bolts that rattled loose on theOne of the bolts that rattled loose on the Jasper ForestJasper Forest Prepping for a Carnival paradePrepping for a Carnival parade The Old English MillThe Old English Mill Strict rules for the haunted cornfieldStrict rules for the haunted cornfield Fishing boatFishing boat Rock pillars in Canyonlands National ParkRock pillars in Canyonlands National Park It snowed in AZ while we were gone! It snowed in AZ while we were gone! View of Castle Valley from Porcupine RimView of Castle Valley from Porcupine Rim The Durango-Silverton narrow guage train lineThe Durango-Silverton narrow guage train line Panoramic view of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland PassPanoramic view of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass Panoramic of high mountain lakes, and a deep gorge beyondPanoramic of high mountain lakes, and a deep gorge beyond View of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland PassView of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass Silhouette of Balanced Rock in Arches National ParkSilhouette of Balanced Rock in Arches National Park The Painted DesertThe Painted Desert Big grillBig grill View of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland PassView of the Colorado Rockies from Loveland Pass Jeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon on Top of the World 4x4 trail Falke's trip mascottFalke's trip mascott HDR image of Canyonlands National ParkHDR image of Canyonlands National Park Cooking dinnerCooking dinner Painted DesertPainted Desert Mining equipment at the center of the craterMining equipment at the center of the crater A boat full of touristsA boat full of tourists Dewey bridge, recently destroyed by forest fireDewey bridge, recently destroyed by forest fire LoretoLoreto Salt encrusted creek near the evaporation pondsSalt encrusted creek near the evaporation ponds Falke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the slickrockFalke maneuvering his BMW R1150GS on the slickrock Falke finally got his chain fixed Falke finally got his chain fixed Observation tower near Kettle Morrain State ParkObservation tower near Kettle Morrain State Park Crashing wavesCrashing waves The other side of Murphy HogbackThe other side of Murphy Hogback MissionMission Hallway at La PintaHallway at La Pinta Murphy HogbackMurphy Hogback Back on the Pacific coastBack on the Pacific coast WaterfallWaterfall Colorful lizardColorful lizard Jens Jensen Winding Road (Curvy Fall)Jens Jensen Winding Road (Curvy Fall) Sunset in the desertSunset in the desert Mission de San IgnacioMission de San Ignacio House in MulegeHouse in Mulege Kids on a field trip to SheddKids on a field trip to Shedd A vacation cottage in MulegeA vacation cottage in Mulege Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard)Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Our new 'road'Our new 'road' Dusk in the Colorado mountainsDusk in the Colorado mountains PetroglyphsPetroglyphs Inactive volcanoInactive volcano Mission de San IgnacioMission de San Ignacio Tree guyTree guy Back in Chicago, our final mechanical mishapBack in Chicago, our final mechanical mishap A long road ahead (Hwy1) A long road ahead (Hwy1) Flowering cactusFlowering cactus The bluffs on the PacificThe bluffs on the Pacific RIP Captain WoolyRIP Captain Wooly Top of the World trailTop of the World trail Grass in sandGrass in sand Panoramic of salt evaporation ponds along Potash RoadPanoramic of salt evaporation ponds along Potash Road Mountain streamMountain stream Multnomah Falls Black and White 2Multnomah Falls Black and White 2 Morning light on the rock face above Goose Island campgroundMorning light on the rock face above Goose Island campground Sunset in the desertSunset in the desert Falke's chain needs more adjustingFalke's chain needs more adjusting One of the many items strewn aroundOne of the many items strewn around Gray WhaleGray Whale Cross in the La Pinta courtyardCross in the La Pinta courtyard View down the valley from Burro Pass, La Sal mountainsView down the valley from Burro Pass, La Sal mountains Loreto's shopping districtLoreto's shopping district Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trailFins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail PelicanPelican Illuminated canyon wallsIlluminated canyon walls Dead guy at the pumpkin patchDead guy at the pumpkin patch Graves ranged from simple to ornateGraves ranged from simple to ornate Washer Woman rockWasher Woman rock MistingMisting Horse near restaurantHorse near restaurant A break from the grind A break from the grind Falke checking out a cactusFalke checking out a cactus Hikers resting at Kite LakeHikers resting at Kite Lake Campfire and moonlightCampfire and moonlight Going whale watchingGoing whale watching PetroglyphsPetroglyphs CemeteryCemetery CemeteryCemetery Hwy1Hwy1 CactusCactus MissionMission Hiking the bikes up to Burro PassHiking the bikes up to Burro Pass The Pacific coastThe Pacific coast Falke on the slickrockFalke on the slickrock Hiker on the Continental DivideHiker on the Continental Divide LoretoLoreto Fall colorsFall colors The pumpkin patchThe pumpkin patch PetroglyphsPetroglyphs Hwy1Hwy1 Silverton in the distance along the train tracksSilverton in the distance along the train tracks The last floatThe last float LoretoLoreto Group of hikers on a foggy dayGroup of hikers on a foggy day Falke falling asleep while I take night picturesFalke falling asleep while I take night pictures TurkeyTurkey Dolores River and historic hanging flumeDolores River and historic hanging flume Waterfall and cold mountain poolWaterfall and cold mountain pool Jeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trailJeep Rubicon at the end of Top of the World 4x4 trail CactusCactus Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trailFins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail Old English MillOld English Mill TurkeyTurkey The Arizona DesertThe Arizona Desert Aspen forest in the La Sal mountainsAspen forest in the La Sal mountains Mountain biking on Porcupine Rim trailMountain biking on Porcupine Rim trail Panoramic view of canyonlandsPanoramic view of canyonlands Sand ripples in the washSand ripples in the wash Petrified logPetrified log Weird desert plantWeird desert plant Reflections of ColorReflections of Color Looking down the steep slope of Little Lion Back trailLooking down the steep slope of Little Lion Back trail Glacial snow and high ridge along the Continental DivideGlacial snow and high ridge along the Continental Divide Hikers on a foggy dayHikers on a foggy day One of many cascading waterfallsOne of many cascading waterfalls Pushing the bikes up through the snowPushing the bikes up through the snow Petrified woodPetrified wood Panoramic view of the La Sal mountainsPanoramic view of the La Sal mountains CactusCactus Gray WhaleGray Whale Fins N Things slickrock 4x4 trailFins N Things slickrock 4x4 trail ShrineShrine Painted DesertPainted Desert Multnomah Falls Black and WhiteMultnomah Falls Black and White Our first look at a whaleOur first look at a whale Jack-o-lantern ManJack-o-lantern Man Rafting along the Green RiverRafting along the Green River Wall lampWall lamp Hugging the CurvesHugging the Curves Mountain streamMountain stream San IgnacioSan Ignacio Double Arch Star TrailsDouble Arch Star Trails School of Bluestriped SnapperSchool of Bluestriped Snapper Rafting along the Green RiverRafting along the Green River The gorge described in the previous pictureThe gorge described in the previous picture Mountain waterfallMountain waterfall The Guardian - 13617ft peakThe Guardian - 13617ft peak Palm leaf macro abstractPalm leaf macro abstract Hay rideHay ride The view on the other side of the Continental DivideThe view on the other side of the Continental Divide Looking down from the towerLooking down from the tower Tiny hikers in the valley far belowTiny hikers in the valley far below Palm leaf macro abstractPalm leaf macro abstract Near La BufadoraNear La Bufadora A small side hike to the top of this peakA small side hike to the top of this peak Jens Jensen Winding Road PanoramicJens Jensen Winding Road Panoramic Contemporary Architecture of the Shops at Crystals, Aria, Las VegasContemporary Architecture of the Shops at Crystals, Aria, Las Vegas La Bufadora when a wave hitsLa Bufadora when a wave hits The Leo TripletThe Leo Triplet Upper Multnomah Falls BaseUpper Multnomah Falls Base Route 128 near Castle ValleyRoute 128 near Castle Valley Platform Eight at Union StationPlatform Eight at Union Station Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 1Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 1 Multnomah FallsMultnomah Falls Route 42 AerialRoute 42 Aerial D-Day StripesD-Day Stripes Fall AspensFall Aspens Zebra BehindZebra Behind Lone Tree Big SkyLone Tree Big Sky Hubble Reveals a Tapestry of Blazing StarbirthHubble Reveals a Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth Dusk Over the Million Dollar Highway in OurayDusk Over the Million Dollar Highway in Ouray Route 42 AerialRoute 42 Aerial Driving the Winding RoadDriving the Winding Road Hubble view of barred spiral galaxy Messier 83Hubble view of barred spiral galaxy Messier 83 D-Day StripesD-Day Stripes Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 3Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 3 Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 2Celestial Fireworks - Triptych Part 2 North Window, Arches National ParkNorth Window, Arches National Park