Hyder, Alaska – A Friendly Ghost Town

Hyder, Alaska – A Friendly Ghost Town

Civilization disappears around Kiwatka BC, on the highway to Hyder Alaska.   Moose and bear rule the forest – and the road – from there to Stewart, BC. The rain, the cold, and the mountains reach down to a two-lane highway. A very lonely for 250...
Oh, Canada?

Oh, Canada?

My summer movie continues as I ride through British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦. It got off like a roaring forest fire… literally! I’ve tried to stay North of most of the fires. North to Alaska! Why not? Stay tuned. Click here to subscribe for updates on my...
Summer Movie – Utah, Montana, and Beyond?

Summer Movie – Utah, Montana, and Beyond?

My Summer 2017 “movie” continues… In July, I had the opportunity to speak in Salt Lake City at a convention of BMW motorcycle riders. Here’s a 2-minute snippet of my talk… (Click to watch) Dirk Speaks in SLC Keep riding? Since I already...
Training Wheels in Mexico

Training Wheels in Mexico

As we neared Laredo, Texas, it was eerily quiet and hot. December 26, 2015 turned out to be Summer-like and dusty.  We veered to the left from I-35 and headed to a less-used border crossing south of Laredo.  I was following J.D.—a fellow rider from Austin who I met...