To me, there has always been something I’ve loved about the Desert. I don’t know why. The roads, the open skylines, the heat… all of it. The desert gets in your blood somehow, and only people who’ve lived there for a while could understand I think. It’s rugged and unforgivable in a lot of ways. It’s extremely beautiful and full of color.
Northern Utah is OK. It snows up here, there’s some cool places, but none of it if I were honest ever really held any passion or interest to me. I’ve ridden a lot less up here, and to be honest there’s not that much that I really want to see. It’s not home.
I started this blog in the desert, met my soul mate in it, and rode the hell out of all the roads I could find there and found some of my most favorite places on the planet. Arizona, in particular. My favorite route 66 places are all there, and the best Easy Rider locations are there. Places like Jerome, Seligman, Cave Creek, Peach Springs, Kingman, Show Low, Tucson, Oatman… I have great and multiple memories of. When I lived in Southern Utah, I’d ride all night to get to those places. It was pretty damn cool once I got there.
The Zip family is moving to Phoenix next month. Man, I can’t wait. Fuel for the fire…
Good fortune for you and yours on your move to AZ. Route 88 (Apache Trail) from Apache Junction to Roosevelt Dam is a great ride. 20 miles are dirt that is dusty and has some washboard but a ride you won't forget. Also Chiricahua Nat'l Monument and nearby Cochise Stronghold. Enjoy!
the Apache Trail is awesome. I've only ridden it once, but it bears repeating. Thank you sir for the tip!