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Thought I'd share a few pictures from a trip I just completed with my fellow TR FOG buddies - this one was exploring the Southern Rockies. 7 TRs headed out of Houston and toured parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Around 4700 miles in 2 weeks (with less than 50 miles on interstates), several mountain passes (TRs can climb to 11000 ft!), and a tremendous amount of twists and turns with beautiful scenery everywhere. As the title says, all I can say is wow!
Some brief learnings:
1) Heading south from Alpine to Morenci on The Devils Highway in Arizona (now Highway 191). I needed a change of clothes after that one - anyone who likes the Dragons Tail in North Carolina really should put it on their bucket list.
2) We enjoyed the Apache Trail with some Desert Centre TRA folks - and I'm now part of the national fundraising effort to get that road some new pavement! Seriously, I think some of the fillings in my teeth are loose now. ps. Thanks Keith & Geo for giving me a few heads up tips - we did stop at Brighton Motors and I temporarily was tempted by a few of their offerings.
3) Driving a TR in Phoenix traffic at this time of year is not a good idea. But fortunately O'Reillys really does carry replacement generators that can be installed around midnight to replace the one you fried in the heat.
4) My first real time visiting the south rim of the Grand Canyon - can't beat the visit when you are in a Triumph.
5) The Grand Canyon was grand. But no one ever told me about Bryce Canyon in Utah. If you like impressive scenery, checking out the canyon hoodoos is a must.
6) All states were unique and scenic and it almost seemed like the scenery changed significantly when we crossed state lines. Probably my imagination - but when you tour those states you will see a tremendous variety of beautiful views. I can't pick a favorite, but let me say that the drive south on the west side of the Rockies in Colorado put a big grin on my face. If you haven't driven the Million Dollar highway - do it. Don't worry about what you read in terms of it being dangerous. If you want dangerous, read my point #1!
7) If you have never been to Albuquerque, when you do make sure you carve out at least a day or more to enjoy it. We had a great visit with the gang at Mo-Ma, I highly recommend them for gauge repair after watching their operation. The Unser museum was also a nice treat, and the gondola ride up the Sandia Mountain is spectacular.
Anyway, here are just a few pics -
A stop at White Sands New Mexico (brief as that gypsum gets into everything):
Apache Trail stop in Arizona:
A very Grand Canyon for sure:
The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are stunning:
Snow still lurking in the Colorado mountain passes - I'm a happy camper!
Owner Joey at Mo-Ma shows us how he refaces old gauges:
The Unser museum was gearhead heaven:
The Sandia Gondola took us up to a great restaurant for lunch:
Nothing beats a TR trip - if you haven't done one - do it!
Some brief learnings:
1) Heading south from Alpine to Morenci on The Devils Highway in Arizona (now Highway 191). I needed a change of clothes after that one - anyone who likes the Dragons Tail in North Carolina really should put it on their bucket list.
2) We enjoyed the Apache Trail with some Desert Centre TRA folks - and I'm now part of the national fundraising effort to get that road some new pavement! Seriously, I think some of the fillings in my teeth are loose now. ps. Thanks Keith & Geo for giving me a few heads up tips - we did stop at Brighton Motors and I temporarily was tempted by a few of their offerings.
3) Driving a TR in Phoenix traffic at this time of year is not a good idea. But fortunately O'Reillys really does carry replacement generators that can be installed around midnight to replace the one you fried in the heat.
4) My first real time visiting the south rim of the Grand Canyon - can't beat the visit when you are in a Triumph.
5) The Grand Canyon was grand. But no one ever told me about Bryce Canyon in Utah. If you like impressive scenery, checking out the canyon hoodoos is a must.
6) All states were unique and scenic and it almost seemed like the scenery changed significantly when we crossed state lines. Probably my imagination - but when you tour those states you will see a tremendous variety of beautiful views. I can't pick a favorite, but let me say that the drive south on the west side of the Rockies in Colorado put a big grin on my face. If you haven't driven the Million Dollar highway - do it. Don't worry about what you read in terms of it being dangerous. If you want dangerous, read my point #1!
7) If you have never been to Albuquerque, when you do make sure you carve out at least a day or more to enjoy it. We had a great visit with the gang at Mo-Ma, I highly recommend them for gauge repair after watching their operation. The Unser museum was also a nice treat, and the gondola ride up the Sandia Mountain is spectacular.
Anyway, here are just a few pics -
A stop at White Sands New Mexico (brief as that gypsum gets into everything):
Apache Trail stop in Arizona:
A very Grand Canyon for sure:
The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are stunning:
Snow still lurking in the Colorado mountain passes - I'm a happy camper!
Owner Joey at Mo-Ma shows us how he refaces old gauges:
The Unser museum was gearhead heaven:
The Sandia Gondola took us up to a great restaurant for lunch:
Nothing beats a TR trip - if you haven't done one - do it!
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