Salem, OR to Homer, AK

North America
July 7th 2006

Published: August 4th 2006

Hi Everyone, These are the photos I took on my ride from Bandon, OR to Homer, Alaska in July 2006. I rode solo on my new Kawasaki Ninja 650R, camping along the way or grabbing a motel if the weather turned nasty. During the 4 week journey I covered over 7000 miles and had a great time, met new friends and got to see a part of the world I hadn't been to before. I hope you enjoy the pics! LarryLarry... Read Full Entry

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Lazarus Palamino

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Hi! Since retiring I've left the big city and now live near Bandon, OR on the Southern Oregon coast. I'm finally getting the chance to travel around, usually with Linda, my other half & best friend in the whole world. We both love to travel but since she doesn't like to ride on the back of bikes I do that part alone whenever the mood strikes me. (With her permission of course...) ... full info

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July 13 - Old guys don't necessarily like bears looking at them, best to stay indoors at night...

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July 14 - Bear Glacier along the road back to Junction 37. Gorgeous day, no rain, warm.

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July 14 - Not a lot of travelers on the road to Stewart. They were probably watching their GPS's

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July 14 - Found my way back on course, Cassiar Highway or 37 as it's known. This road has it all, mud, gravel, dust, even a couple of tourist stops like this little resort at Tatogga Lake. Stopped for a cold pop & photo.

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July 14 - Tatogga Lake Resort - nice place to visit, wouldn't mind staying there sometime

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July 14 - Cassiar Highway - stopped for night at the Northway Motor Inn, Dease Lake. More of the same for another 100+ miles coming up, lots of wild life & unpaved road. No lacking for bugs, this is about 15 minutes worth...

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July 15 - Rode north Into the next province, hooked a luigi & headed west at Watson Lake junction

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Got some innocent bystanders to shoot this one. People from Ontario, Toronto I think. Nice folks. I look like I'm wearing one of those neck braces. Maybe I should call a lawyer or something...

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July 15 - Camped at Dawson Peaks Resort. Fun place, bears prowling around my tent at night, had to yell at them to go away, loud growl in response. Only two campers in tents, everyone else safe in their freakin' RV's. Found a couple of decent size roaches in my campsite...burned them... :)

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July 15 - Dawson Peaks Resort - home of the giant mosquitoes but I was ready for them!

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July 15 - You really need to meet Dave the owner of Dawson Peaks Resort to appreciate his artistic side... Great sense of humor too, no TP in the outhouses...some of the RV people seemed...upset?

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July 16 - 06:30am - Up bright & early (thanks bears), noticed the bike had a bit more lean to it so stuffed a rock under the side stand to make sure it didn't fall over. Turned my back, walked a few feet and crump! Over it went on the other side. Note the rock still in place on the left side. Perfect.

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July 16 - This was a test, right? I managed to get it back on it's feet but not without a lot of screaming. Now there's a neat quarter-size hole in the fairing. Not as cool as a saber scar on your cheek though.

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July 16 - Highway 1 aka The Alaska Highway through Teslin, Village of....wot's that mean?

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July 16 - The bridge at Teslin was long & mean, open steel grating reminded me of one of those old-time French fry cutter thingies....best not to fall off on one of them...

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July 16 - Haines Junction Catholic church ala Quonset hut. Guess I rode right past White Horse, remember stopping for a quick lunch of fruit & yogurt drink. Anyway, it was a good day to ride, great weather.

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July 16 - Decided to stop & camp at Burwash Resort. FREE camping for tent people...no bears...ha! Wot was it about this day? Rode into camp and fell off the bike. Fortunately there was a young helicopter pilot on hand who asked me if I'd like help picking my bike up. Tempted as I was to tell him that's the way I usually park it I acquiesced to his offer and we got it upright again. Jesus Larry...

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July 16 - Burwash Landing Resort - nice old-time resort & even though it rained like hell during the night everything was dried out by morning. I spent a good hour washing the bike. Wrongo-wrongo...

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July 16 - Burwash Landing is for sale in case you're interested. Didn't ask the price.

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July 16 - Old grizzly sourdough type guy hiding in his tent....waiting for bears to eat him....ha ha....happy...happy

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July 17 - Along the AK Highway - Days are getting longer & the trees are getting shorter

5th August 2006

Dale
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Too much fun !!
Larry,Larry, You looked like you were having a great time and it is neat that both you bike and your body held up. I even recognize some of those places as they haven't changed in 20 years. But of course it is all paved now. That sand road is really slimey ain't it? At least is was in a car . . . . . . .Where to next?

5th August 2006

Al Zion
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Some do, some don't
You're one of the ones that "do". Looks like you had a great trip! Meredith and Mike just got back from Hope, Ak. Drove up the Alcan.

7th August 2006

K-Rock
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Nice pictures exciting trip. Having a 650R myself shows I picked the right bike for longevity. Hope to make similar trips myself (maybe not as long as I am young and still have to work).

7th August 2006

Wade&Mary ...Rocky
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Great Trip
Good Day!!!

7th August 2006

Wade&Mary .....Rocky
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Great Trip
Good Day!!! Larry good to hear from you, after looking at your pics I wish I was there with you on your trip. Fantastic pics and of course great comments, I will email you soon.

29th August 2006

Voni
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Love your sense of humor!
We're planning that very trip next year. Thanks for the preview! Now I know why Paul has two GPS's and me one more. Thanks for the tip about growling at the bears ; ) Voni sMiling

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