'The Trek' Category

You would think…


that with as far as I have traveled by bicycle that I would enjoy these days of lounging by the pool but I find myself strangely sad that the trek is over. I went for a 25 mile ride yesterday just for something to do… Oh well Ill be back in MN soon.

posted in The Trek by kmorse

    • Nor-Cal


    Ive got to say of all the places Ive been, Northern California has got to be my favorite for biking and camping. The Redwoods are absolutely amazing! There are many primitive campgrounds (free of charge) that you have to hike a 1/4 mile or more to get to but its worth the effort. More states [...]

    posted in The Trek by kmorse

    • Crescent City


    Hanging out in Crescent City,CA for a couple days. Arcata isnt but a days ride from here and my bus home doesnt leave until the August 12th so Ive got some time to kill. There are several primitive campgrounds along the coast throughout the Redwoods so I plan on camping in them all as I [...]

    posted in The Trek by kmorse

    • Update 07-23-09 – Now looking at the Pacific Ocean in Oregon


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    Ken called me today at about 5;30pm CST and informed me that he was smoking a big cigar, someone along the trip had given him, because he was now standing on a beach in the state of Oregon looking at the Pacific Ocean.  After oer 2000 miles of trekn he [...]

    posted in The Story, The Trek, Trek 4, Trek Updates by pruffin

    • Update 07-22-09 – Tenmile Oregon


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    Just got an IM from Ken – he should be in Tenmile Oregon by the end of today – Get’n closer to the coast.
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    posted in The Trek, Trek 4 by pruffin

    • Update 7-17-09 A change in plans


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    Got an IM update from Ken last night – earlier he had a flat by an RV park so he decided to stay the night.   Instead of going to Bend Oregon he has decided to trek southwest  to see Crater Lake.  Next town enroute is Wagontire Oregon.  He figures that he will be [...]

    posted in The Story, The Trek, Trek 5, Trek Updates by pruffin

  • Burns, OR


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    Im leaving Burns Oregon this morning. I think Im heading toward Bend Oregon but I havent made up my mind yet. Its real hot and theres nothing out there for about 135 miles. I went over two passes yesterday, 4390ft and 4890ft and they werent too tough. After the 9666ft and 8400ft in [...]

    posted in The Trek by kmorse

  • Msg to Paul:


    I will get all the towns posted as soon as time and connectivity coincide with each other. Lately wifi is getting harder to locate and when it is available its not feasible for me to spend excessive time on it.

    posted in The Trek by kmorse

  • Update 7-12-09 fr PAR


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    Heard from Ken this afternoon.  He had just finished going about 40 miles into a town called Homedale ID.  The night before he slept on the couch of a local sheriff and was given the royal treatment with a home cooked sausage and egg breakfast which included toast and a big glass of [...]

    posted in The Story, The Trek, Trek 4, Trek Updates by pruffin

  • trek update 7-10-09


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    Heard from Ken today.  He was just getting ready to leave from Glenns Ferry Idaho. While in Glenn Ferry he met a crew of workers from Minnesota who were in Idaho working on the wind farms installing wind turbines.  He was also blessed with a new tent from the owners of Trail Break [...]

    posted in The Story, Trek 4, Trek Updates by pruffin

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