Adventures on Our Harleys: Reno NV to Sheridan WY

I've been remiss in detailing my travels - so much to read here already I don't know what I could add to the content. I know this - it has been fun and an experience I won't soon forget. riding temps have gone for the mid 90's to the mid 30's. I didn't think that mid August would be so cold in the morning, but I guess the altitude has a lot to do with the temp. As you can see by some of the pics - especially in Yellowstone - there is still some snow on the high peaks. From the Pacific (Ft. Bragg) to Reno was an interesting and somewhat difficult ride. Sun in the eyes and a lot of strobe effect from the sun shining through the tall trees of the forest. The road was not the best either. Once we got out of the forest and on more level ground it became much easier. Cheryl rode with me most of the way. That was really nice - because she would massage my shoulders when they got sore from riding.
Reno was fun too. Cheryl was able to break even but I lost my stake. That's why I don't gamble much - I tend to lose. After the gals were dropped off at the airport we went out to Sparks, NV and looked a some classic cars. there was this event called Hot August Nights. It's a very big event in Reno and brings folks from all over the area to show off their classic car talents.
Next day we headed northeast to Twin Falls. This was our longest drive of about 460 miles. Most of the ride was looking at the same brown dirt and hills of Nevada. But as we got closer to Twin Falls the scenery became green and we saw some lakes and rivers. Lots of wheat, corn and - potatoes. Before I left Cincinnati I was a little worried about the road conditions, basing that on the roads in Cincinnati. But I am amazed at the quality of the roads we have traveled on. Probably because of the light traffic and lack of salt treatment. So I have not been worried about 8" deep pot holes. The only unusual effect I have experienced on these roads is on road repairs where they have laid tar in cracks in the road. This stuff is slick and every time my front tire goes over a long stretch of tar it feels like I am sliding. It's a weird feeling.
Twin Falls to Yellowstone was a short easy ride of about 270 miles. Rolling hills turned slowly into mountainous foothills and pine forest. We reached West Yellowstone around noon and relaxed for the rest of the day.
Today's ride was one of the most enjoyable to date. I've been to Yellowstone several times, once with my parents and sisters and their family and again right after the big fires that destroyed much of the forest. It was amazing to see how the forest had been reestablished and also where it had not. There was much more wildlife than the last time I was here - mostly Bison but we also saw a few deer. The vistas were beautiful - mountain top lakes, fast running rivers, snow capped mountains, winding canyons. Everything your senses could take in was there. If you've never been there you should go!

Here are a few of my pic from the last few days on the road: