The Bucket List meets Wild Hogs

I am about to embark on a 3,500 mile, two week solo motorcycle trip. Departure from my home in Chaska MN is set for next Saturday, August 21. My primary destination is Glacier National Park in northern Montana and I am especially looking forward to driving the Going to the Sun Road. From there, my route takes me down the continental divide to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks, then further southwest to Salt Lake City. I plan to return through Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa ... but frankly after Glacier I could wind up almost anywhere. I have two weeks to explore and see the west.

My trusty steed for this adventure is a 2007 Harley-Davidson Super Glide motorcycle. My bike is not one of the deluxe touring models -- it didn't come with comforts like a faring, heated handgrips, or even saddlebags -- but it does have the big 96 cubic inch V-twin engine and a sturdy frame worthy of the road. I have added various bits and pieces such as a windshield, engine guard with highway pegs, saddle bags and a luggage rack. My deep hope is that I will like the bike as much after the trip as I do beforehand. Time and miles will tell.

You may track my whereabouts through the magic of the iPhone's Family Tracker application. Click here to see where I am now.