Kris and Charlie's Excellent Adventure - Page 3

**BudMan** · 05-29-2012, 09:06 PM

Great Pictures!

I haven't been in the western U.S. in a long time.
It's beautiful country.
Next vacation, that's the direction were going.

Bud2rat · 05-29-2012, 10:31 PM

Kris, Thanks for sharing those fabulous pictures of your journey. That's a trip I hope to take one day. Keep us updated and ride safe.

audiogooroo · 05-29-2012, 10:54 PM

Great pis Kris! Sure wish I could have joined everyone. It's not even that far from me, but alas...work and my travel schedule is extremely uncooperative as of late. Hope all continue to have a great time, and tip a shot for me.

Netnorske · 05-29-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Great pis Kris! Sure wish I could have joined everyone. It's not even that far from me, but alas...work and my travel schedule is extremely uncooperative as of late. Hope all continue to have a great time, and tip a shot for me.

We are missing you Daryl....but just because...I'll have two shots for ya...

rickyboy · 05-29-2012, 11:48 PM

Nice pics Kris. Hope you're having a good time.
Tell Brad that is one sweet ride he's sitting on. Suits him to a "T"

Netnorske · 05-29-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

Nice pics Kris. Hope you're having a good time.
Tell Brad that is one sweet ride he's sitting on. Suits him to a "T"

LOL....that is Joel's wife Krystal's ride...

!

Netnorske · 05-30-2012, 08:26 PM

Today was all about Zion National Park. It is not far from Kanab, so as a group we initially rode through and out the other side over to Hurricane, UT for lunch at an over-priced Bistro. It was good, but it was apparent they haven't been doing it very long...JMHO.

From there, I think everyone did their own thing. I took off solo again to ride back through the park, this time taking time to get some great photos. You have to take a series of shuttle buses to go up Zion Canyon, but that is essentially where the majority of he park is...and it is SPECTACULAR! If you are a hiker, you could die happy in this place...I have no delusions that my pictures will serve any kind of justice to the majesty that is Zion Canyon.

Much like Yosemite, the North Fork Virgin River runs down the canyon and provides a Garden of Eden-esque appearance. The towering rock cliffs that surround you on both sides are simply breathtaking. I could have spent all day up that canyon.

There are about 5 stops along the way and buses run every ten minutes or so...easy on, easy off. If you miss the Canyon, you essentially miss the Park. I just wish the buses were more viewer friendly, but that's why you get out!

Here are some pics of the day...enjoy!

http://s374.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow

Bud2rat · 05-30-2012, 09:42 PM

Looks good Kris. Hope that ya'll are enjoying the trip, thanks for the pictures. Ride Safe and God Speed.

**schoeney** · 05-31-2012, 12:14 AM

Cool....thx

elvis · 05-31-2012, 01:58 AM

Hi Kris, thanks for the photos and the daily reports, very nice indeed.

What I also like is that you're riding solo in the latter part of the day which tells me that there's no "social" pressure to ride in a pack all the time or you just don't care....

Anyways, what's next? Bryce Canyon maybe?

Cheers,

E.

rickyboy · 05-31-2012, 02:32 AM

Zion is awesome for sure. Thanks for the photos I wish I was there bro..

Netnorske · 05-31-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by elvis

Hi Kris, thanks for the photos and the daily reports, very nice indeed.

What I also like is that you're riding solo in the latter part of the day which tells me that there's no "social" pressure to ride in a pack all the time or you just don't care....

Anyways, what's next? Bryce Canyon maybe?

Cheers,

E.

E,
There is never any pressure at any VBA rally to do anything...it is totally up to you what you wish to do, but yes...doing the afternoons solo has really allowed me to get the pics I want to get and experience the places we are visiting on a more personal level. For sure, Bryce Canyon is on the list for tomorrow's ride! Glad you are enjoying the "ride" with me!

Netnorske · 05-31-2012, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

Zion is awesome for sure. Thanks for the photos I wish I was there bro..

I know you do buddy...and yes, we had a drink on you tonight!

elvis · 05-31-2012, 09:23 PM

Where's today's post?

Netnorske · 05-31-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elvis

Where's today's post?

Sorry everyone....been a very long day, so my post is gonna be short. Bryce Canyon is very cool to say he least. We spent a lot of time there but even at that had to kind of rush out of there to get heading back north toward home. Check out some of the pics and you can get a little feel for how big and cool the canyon is. The road to the last viewpoint is 20 miles long and I rode it all the way and back out, checking out all the other viewpoints as well. These are just some of the pics....enjoy!

http://s374.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow

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05-29-2012, 10:31 PM	#32
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Kris, Thanks for sharing those fabulous pictures of your journey. That's a trip I hope to take one day. Keep us updated and ride safe. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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05-29-2012, 10:54 PM	#33
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Great pis Kris! Sure wish I could have joined everyone. It's not even that far from me, but alas...work and my travel schedule is extremely uncooperative as of late. Hope all continue to have a great time, and tip a shot for me. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-29-2012, 11:48 PM	#35
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Nice pics Kris. Hope you're having a good time. Tell Brad that is one sweet ride he's sitting on. Suits him to a "T" __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-30-2012, 08:26 PM	#37
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Today was all about Zion National Park. It is not far from Kanab, so as a group we initially rode through and out the other side over to Hurricane, UT for lunch at an over-priced Bistro. It was good, but it was apparent they haven't been doing it very long...JMHO. From there, I think everyone did their own thing. I took off solo again to ride back through the park, this time taking time to get some great photos. You have to take a series of shuttle buses to go up Zion Canyon, but that is essentially where the majority of he park is...and it is SPECTACULAR! If you are a hiker, you could die happy in this place...I have no delusions that my pictures will serve any kind of justice to the majesty that is Zion Canyon. Much like Yosemite, the North Fork Virgin River runs down the canyon and provides a Garden of Eden-esque appearance. The towering rock cliffs that surround you on both sides are simply breathtaking. I could have spent all day up that canyon. There are about 5 stops along the way and buses run every ten minutes or so...easy on, easy off. If you miss the Canyon, you essentially miss the Park. I just wish the buses were more viewer friendly, but that's why you get out! Here are some pics of the day...enjoy! http://s374.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Last edited by Netnorske; 05-31-2012 at 12:18 AM.
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05-30-2012, 09:42 PM	#38
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Looks good Kris. Hope that ya'll are enjoying the trip, thanks for the pictures. Ride Safe and God Speed. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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05-31-2012, 01:58 AM	#40
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Hi Kris, thanks for the photos and the daily reports, very nice indeed. What I also like is that you're riding solo in the latter part of the day which tells me that there's no "social" pressure to ride in a pack all the time or you just don't care.... Anyways, what's next? Bryce Canyon maybe? Cheers, E.
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05-31-2012, 02:32 AM	#41
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Zion is awesome for sure. Thanks for the photos I wish I was there bro.. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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05-31-2012, 09:23 PM	#44
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Where's today's post?
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