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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 kilometers (170...

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 travels and...

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 rode from Austin to Salt...