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TallPaul · 05-26-2009, 05:49 PM

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

My Ride Report…
I rode round trip from my hometown of Red Bluff, CA, to Sacramento, to Fresno, and to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

This ride was 781 miles. I left after work and rode down to Stockton for the night (178 miles). Then I finished the ride the next day (603 miles). I usually don't like riding the slab, but in this case I had limited time and wanted to be at the visitor center when it opened to plan my day. I spent most of the day visiting the parks and rode home afterward.

781 miles

Sequoia National Monument

Grant Grove Visitor Center

General Grant Grove

TallPaul · 05-26-2009, 05:50 PM

On my way to Sequoia - Map of the Park

My 2007 BMW 1200RT

Sequoia National Park

Lodgepole Visitor Center

This picture was taken from the Foothills Visitor Center

I hope you liked my ride report.
Paul Smith

mscuddy · 05-26-2009, 07:44 PM

Hey, you live in Red Bluff? You don't know Dale Pearson by chance, or his son Gene? Both HD riders, Gene lives in a double wide up off Baker road in the boondocks. Dale's got about 20 acres up off Darby lane & a small lake. Nice place.

TallPaul · 05-26-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mscuddy

Hey, you live in Red Bluff? You don't know Dale Pearson by chance, or his son Gene? Both HD riders, Gene lives in a double wide up off Baker road in the boondocks. Dale's got about 20 acres up off Darby lane & a small lake. Nice place.

Red Bluff is small, but it isn't that small. Even if it is, I can't remember everybody's name.

The_AirHawk · 05-26-2009, 09:29 PM

Nice pics, Redwoods and Sequoias always make me think of the redwood chairs and chaise-lounger with the metal-net-and-springs "suspension" that my Dad had when I was a kid; the ones with the funky flower-print cushions that crinkled when you moved-around on them, and always smelled of mildew because you forgot and left 'em out in the rain overnight.

Ah, I can smell that mildew now.................

05-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
TallPaul Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 74	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks My Ride Report… I rode round trip from my hometown of Red Bluff, CA, to Sacramento, to Fresno, and to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This ride was 781 miles. I left after work and rode down to Stockton for the night (178 miles). Then I finished the ride the next day (603 miles). I usually don't like riding the slab, but in this case I had limited time and wanted to be at the visitor center when it opened to plan my day. I spent most of the day visiting the parks and rode home afterward. 781 miles Sequoia National Monument Grant Grove Visitor Center General Grant Grove __________________ Paul 07 1200 RT / IBA #24818 / BMW MOA #148578 My USA Map My Canada Map Last edited by TallPaul : 05-28-2009 at 11:37 AM.

05-26-2009, 05:50 PM	#2
TallPaul Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 74	On my way to Sequoia - Map of the Park My 2007 BMW 1200RT Sequoia National Park Lodgepole Visitor Center This picture was taken from the Foothills Visitor Center I hope you liked my ride report. Paul Smith __________________ Paul 07 1200 RT / IBA #24818 / BMW MOA #148578 My USA Map My Canada Map

05-26-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Hey, you live in Red Bluff? You don't know Dale Pearson by chance, or his son Gene? Both HD riders, Gene lives in a double wide up off Baker road in the boondocks. Dale's got about 20 acres up off Darby lane & a small lake. Nice place. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

05-26-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Nice pics, Redwoods and Sequoias always make me think of the redwood chairs and chaise-lounger with the metal-net-and-springs "suspension" that my Dad had when I was a kid; the ones with the funky flower-print cushions that crinkled when you moved-around on them, and always smelled of mildew because you forgot and left 'em out in the rain overnight. Ah, I can smell that mildew now................. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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