"The Oasis of my Soul"... a Lifelong Journey on the road...

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul

There are a lot of BLM lands, some also free camping... the problem right now is power for heat! 20 degrees at 6am every day!!!... will move off as soon as it warms up... Thanks...

Fascinating Moab, UT.

“This” is definitely a “destination”… a smorgasbord of rides, photography opportunities, just being amongst it all can be overwhelming and glad that we will have the time to explore it all… versus just blowing by at a multitude of frames per second.
Strangest weather here, 80 in the sun by the afternoon, 20 at 6 am… 60 degrees difference within every 24 hours! Dress up and take it off… constant as even in the hot temps riding is cold…
We have only taken a quick ride through the Arches National Park, a few miles also along the Colorado River, today we will head south a bit more and try to ride into Canyonland…
Enjoy the Blog…Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[XXXpedition]

very cool pics

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul

This is photography heaven here!!!

Canyonland, Moab, UT

The possibilities are endless in this area. Canyonland was new to us and I share this with others saying that it is actually more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Maybe “beautiful” is the wrong word, as every Park has its own personality and character, Canyonland is more intimate specially when we get the chance to do Schaffer Trail and Long Canyon on the return which both run on the lower Mesa’s edge near the White Rim.
It is also Jeep Safari week and some of those trails seem just impossible to pass through, called “rock crawling” I have only seen the start of some and we have been invited to ride in one! It has been through the drivers a good source of information as to where ourselves can go or not go. Much going on here!
Be well, Ara & Spirit

 

[kcowyo]

The contrasts between Olympic Nat'l Forest, Big Bend, Charleston and now Canyonlands has been so much fun to see over the last few months. A not so subtle reminder about how diverse this great country is. Thanks for sharing that reminder with us.

Great stuff in Utah. The White Rim Trail is one of the most scenic in the area. I would be hesitant to take the bike and sidecar through and certainly not the RV. Sadly, the Bronco could have mad it just fine.

Another option might be after the Jeep Safari hub-bub dies down, would be to rent a Jeep in town for a day or two to take out on the trail. There are tons of great restaurants in town, I'm sure someone with your experience will land a job soon. Don't stress about it, have faith.

- take care

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul

Hey Kcowyo (hummm... I got that right!). The white rim trail is not a sidecar problem as we will do Schaffer and come back Long Canyon, they just do not allow dogs in vehicles in the back country... Yet, Jeep Safari or not many places to go and get lost! The Jeeps are actually fun to watch... Will start working tomorrow at Bucks Grill 3 nights a week... 1/2 mile from camp... the peanuts I will get will be traded for the camping! Such is Life... Thanks!!! (and lets not talk about the Bronco!!!... with no head or shower I miss that thing!!!...)

Life in Moab, UT

I think the decision to come here and spend some time was a good one. Diversified for many there is much to do for everyone that loves the outdoor, from the simple hiking (inexpensive…) to photography combined, on and off road bicycling and motorcycling, 4x4 jeep rock crawling, rafting, fishing, snow skiing in the winter times and I am sure I am forgetting something.
The town this week is filling up as the Jeep Safari event is taking place and yet the area is so vast that we can get away in other directions and find peace and tranquility.
Still cold specially in the early morning hours, we have yet to witness a sunrise in front of some red rocks glowing as on fire, but that will come soon. We are just exploring the different roads, trying to find some dog friendly lands unlike the National Parks, there are many.
Enjoy the Blog…
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[XXXpedition]

i kinda miss moab...

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

What is holdng you back?... the perfect weather is waiting for you...:sunny:

As Life in Moab goes on…

So today I wrote a controversial Blog! So I have been told, all in a positive well mannered as always fashion. I generally do not dwell on situations, the words are there, they had to come out at the risk of offending some maybe which is not my style, but, it is in black and white, it is reality, nothing else. Truly nothing offending! Will there be a Lifestyle change or not… all I can say is once the words have been out I have felt filled again with much freedom as to the outcome of this Journey…
My tire is late, maybe tomorrow. We have been staying on black top discovering more and more many trails we will be able to ride without great difficulty. I have only seen them from the distance and the views are just spectacular as in “Dead Horse State Park”.
The pictures today are from a ride to Potash along the Colorado River, a salt mining plant and “that” start of more trails…
Enjoy the Blog… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul

Dead Horse State Park, UT

Moab is growing on us as every day, with the help of “******** chatting” with the locals, we are discovering some doable trails for us. We can ride better than a 2 wheel drive but not as daring as a 4 wheel drive! The best views are off the black top except for a ride to “Dead Horse State Park”, a natural wonder which only took 300 million years to achieve, and still under construction!
The town is filling up with the oddest 4 wheel drive vehicles, one could just sit on a corner and admire the parade going down the street. We waited for the right time to be here as this is going to take some time to explore!
Some great views today… Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[BajaTaco]

it is in black and white, it is reality, nothing else.

Go get 'em Ara. :ylsmoke:

Awesome photos. Wish I was there. Tell Spirit I said Hello.

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

Thanks!...:iagree:

Down on Potash Rd, UT

This is one road to mark on your map, you will need a 4x4 or a dual sport motorcycle, nothing too dramatic but rough in some places. A cattle trail established in 1917, constructed further into a truck route and finished in 1952 for the ore and uranium miners, it is now used for the lucky ones that can drive it, ride it and also bicycle it. It is so humbling to traverse the canyon with the thought that all this was started 300 million years ago, one day at the time, erosion slowly with no help of human hands or mind delivering this Artwork for us to be privileged to be on. It is a geology class, it is a photography class, a spiritual journey for most it is, you just need to experience it some day… soon. There is no doubt that we will be going back while here, so much yet to witness.
Enjoy the Blog… and be well.
Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

Over my head in Moab, UT

Last night we had to tow the rig back to camp after some a bit to rough riding, a deep creek crossing and the engine dying a couple miles after. 24 hrs hours later with much help from friends, it seems that it is the HEC…
Hall Effect Sensor… ignorant me, never heard of that animal lounging around deep down somewhere in the midst of all the running parts. Seems like they only last about 50,000 miles, this one must be a record with 182,000 miles on it. Repeat moisture and finally much steam from a deep bath we think gave it its final spark! So we are leaving for Salt Lake City tomorrow, a new part is already on its way to meet us at the shop we are going to! The support on the road is incredible. After posting my trouble, not even an hour later that the diagnostic replies where coming in.
We will be back here in Moab when we are all fixed up!…
On the Blog, the last of the Potash Trail, definitely a road worth taking more than once as we will do again soon…
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[Paul R]

Looks great! It looks like you are having a great time in Moab We were just there, it is a tough weekend to be down there (spring break) lots of stupid people, but if you get away from town it gets better some interesting rigs though. Welcome to UT, I hope you are having a good time!

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

We are having a great time Paul... even if we are in SLC for repairs! We should be back to Moab in a couple of days...

Repairs in Salt Lake City, UT

We arrived yesterday afternoon a bit ahead of schedule, and right away dropped off the bike at “Motorcycle Repair” and Rendezvous” where the Dr wrote all of his symptoms… Yet has to be seen if it is the HEC (sensor!). Either way that part is being changed anyhow, too old, and hopefully we will head back to Moab as early as Friday evening as they are fitting us in tomorrow. A great service considering how busy they are, everyone getting ready for the riding season.
“Hurray Pass” was our last ride before all systems failed, a pass geared more toward smaller dirt bikes and four by fours than anything else, worth the pictures?… the adrenaline rush?… Will try to avoid those difficult situations in the future!
Wish we watched television after receiving this e mail:
“I didn't see you guys in Moab, but I did see you guys on the rock crawling TV channel when we were watching it late one night.” Maybe next time!
So we are at idle… catching up on e mails, cleaning and… sleeping now that this afternoon the snow is melting and the sun has made its appearance.
You be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[the007forum]

Awesome pictures! thats quite the journey. if you have not already, check out Gemini Bridges.

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

We will...

Rolling back to Moab, UT

A record or what?… considering being 230 miles away from the shop! 72 hours later Old Faithful is running again and we are so ready for some long, did I say… long rides!
I guess I do not do too well without the rig at hand… kind of lost, feel a bit trapped, immobile… even Spirit gets into this lethargic mood, eats less and asks too many questions!
I just find it amazing that the “diagnosis” was done over the Internet, the part was mailed to meet us in Salt Lake City and THAT was the problem.
The weather here in Moab is now perfect, April seems to be very promising with a dry 60’s to 70’s during the day and a perfect mid 40’s at night.
The Blog has some photos of Onion Creek Trail, the Fisher Towers and Castle Valley, another ride we took not long ago.
Be well… Ara & Spirit