National and State Park Passes

These two passes came in very handy last year and more than paid for themselves, so I have renewed both. The National Park pass I purchased (the Annual Pass) is $80 and grants you free access to National Parks as well as BLM, FWS, Reclamation and FS lands that charge entrance or standard amenity fees. A bonus feature for motorcyclists traveling together: the pass allows … Continue reading National and State Park Passes

Maps for 2015

I purchased the ‘Master Collection’ of Butler Maps ($125) for use in 2015. Butler maps are created by motorcyclists and highlight roads judged optimal for riding. They came recommended and will help me squeeze the most out of my time on the road. After some use, I will review the maps in more detail on the Gear page, along with other Trip Planning tools I use. Continue reading Maps for 2015