Guy Boutin's Motorcycle Touring and Travel Pages

Adventures in Sport Touring with the Honda ST 1100, 1300 and the BMW 1200RT

Exploring North America...One Road at a Time


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The Palouse Ride- From Spokane, US 195 South-SR 271-SR 26-SR 127- US 12 south.(2002)    This is a combination of roads.  All are connected and the route easy to follow, covering about 125 miles.  I love this ride through the wheat fields to Oregon.   I have a certain affection for the Palouse, not many know of its timeless beauty and peaceful landscape.  If you like twisties the routes will not disappoint, they are fun.

U.S. 97, Canadian Border to Oregon (2004)- What a great road this is.  Almost the entire length is good.  In the north 97 glides you by the apple and other fruit orchards.  Nice scenery.  As you enter the central area mountains appear and the leaning is good.  South from Yakima is my favorite, as you motor pass green rolling hills, and gentle sweepers.  I truly enjoyed my time on this road, and think of it often. 

Washington SR 129 (2005)-  Near the Washington-Oregon line, lies one of the great roads-129.  A remarkable stretch of asphalt between Oregon and Clarkston.  The highway ricochets off the hills and sweeps up and down the mountains in one of the great slalom runs in the country.  Falling rocks can be found in several sections so use caution.  A fabulous ride on a good surface.