Rend Lake, OH and PA

May 24th - 27th Rend Lake Memorial Day

Taking it easy at Rend Lake near Mt. Vernon, IL

Next stop is Columbus, OH and then on to Mansfield to the Ohio State Reformatory. While in Columbus the weather was a little turbulent and at 11:50pm the tornado sirens started. The sirens blared 4 separate times. 

May 28th - On Location at The Shawshank Redemption Movie Set

The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until 1990, when a United States Federal Court ruling (the 'Boyd Consent Decree') ordered the facility to be closed. While this facility was used in a number of films (including several while the facility was still in operation), TV shows and music videos, it was made famous by the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) when it was used for the majority of the movie. wikipedia.org

Entry drive to Ohio State Reformatory

Shawshank movie set

Me and Tim Robbins welcoming visitors to OSR

Better to behave yourself than to be left in a cell block.

Looking at the RV from the view from warden quarters

Spiral staircase between cell blocks

Solitary confinement 

View from the second floor looking out at the Sandusky motorcycle riding group.

May 28th - 30th Pittsburgh and friends in PA

Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963. http://www.duquesneincline.org/

When in Pittsburgh you mush have a Primanti Brothers sandwich

Primanti Bros signature sandwiches of grilled meat, melted cheese, an oil & vinegar-based coleslaw, tomato slices, and French fries between two thick slices of Italian bread.

Ives Run @ Hammond Lake, Watkins Glen Gorge Hike, & PA Grand Canyon

May 31st - June 2nd

Camping at Ives Run @ Hammond Lake, Watkins Glen, PA Grand Canyon

Ives Run campground sits in the setting of the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The Tioga-Hammond Lakes Project consists of two separate dams and reservoirs. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling mountains and open fields. www.recreation.gov

Morning at Hammond Lake

Watkins Glen Gorge Trail - New York State

Watkins Glen State Park in New York is one of the most well known parks of the Finger Lakes region. Within two miles, the glen's stream features 19 waterfalls viewable from the hiking trails. The gorge trail features stone steps, and meanders past Glen Creek and the waterfalls and through Cavern Cascade, providing spectacular views that make this a great hike. www.alltrails.com

Central Cascade

Rainbow Falls

View from inside the spiral staircase

Pine Creek Gorge, sometimes called The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, is a 47-mile gorge carved into the Allegheny Plateau by Pine Creek in north-central Pennsylvania. It sits in about 160,000 acres of the Tioga State Forest. 

Little black bear on our ride through the Pine Creek Gorge

Moreau Lake State Park & Americade

June 3rd - 5th
On the road to Americade, staying at Moreau Lake State Park
Each year in June (since 1983), over 50,000 riders and passengers attend Americade, the world's largest multi-brand motorcyle touring rally. This week has several events, exhibits and vendors includes fireworks, parades, numerous rides (including charity rides and events), and more. 

June 3rd Coming into Moreau Lake State Park 

This NY state park, Moreau Lake had a few spots deemed appropriate in size for our rig, however the path to loop C & D (spot 55) are a little tight. 

June 4th Cruising around the Lake George, NY area

On location at Lake George Village for Americade 2019

Along route 9 (Lake Shore Drive)

Rest stop along Lake Shore Drive

Across from the Adirondack Hotel, a 1900s landmark with private beach and a panoramic view of Long Lake. Lunch there was quite yummy. 

We need to take the RV to Hoss's campground at the corner of town with just a few spots and more views of Long Lake.

June 5th Americade Expo and Lunch

Looking to add chrome to the Harley at the Expo

Yoshi Suchi - Lake George - Yum!

On to Laconia, NH

June 6th - 7th
June 6th Road to Laconia

The Quechee Gorge is located in Quechee, Vermont along U.S. Route 4. The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. It can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and from trails on both sides of the gorge. Wikipedia

Pine Haven Campground in Wentworth, NH, Spot M4 (down by the river)

View of the spots M1-3 and river from our campsite

June 7th Motorcycle Cruising Day into the White Mountains

Ammonoosuc River near Bath, NH

Mountain views from Whitefield, NH

Beaver Pond on Lost River Rd (route 112) near Woodstock, NH

Another view of Beaver Pond

Laconia Bike Rally 2019

June 8th - 10th

Out and riding before heading to the rally head quarters in Weir Beach.

The day started off with an adventure on Hwy 49 near Waterville Valley, NH. There was more gravel than pavement and it was a little more than a car width wide. 

Just beautiful scenery on Hwy 112 and the Pemigewasset River near Lincoln, NH

Kancamagus Pass in the White Mountain National Forest. New Hampshire Route 112 is a 56.39-mile-long east–west state highway in northern New Hampshire. The highway winds across the state, connecting Bath to Conway through the heart of the scenic and mountainous White Mountain National Forest.Wikipedia

On to the Mount Washington Resort. We have been here before to enjoy the view, probably in 2006.

View from the backside of Mount Washington Resort.
As grand as the history behind it, Omni Mount Washington Resort is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, our hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor. 

Just some of the fun things you see while riding.

Looking at the Wild River along Hwy. 113

After much riding in the mountains, on to the Laconia Bike Rally. At the edge of rally is the Broken Spoke Saloon, always a great place for people watching and listening to music. 

Rally entry at Weirs Beach along the Winnipesaukee Lake.

The main drag at the Laconia Rally. Laconia Motorcycle Week is a motorcycle rally held annually in June in Laconia, New Hampshire, USA. Therally has its origin in the Loudon Classic motorcyclerace started in 1923 and the Gypsy tour, where many motorcyclists passed through Laconia.

June 9th
Riding around Laconia, NH and into Maine

Riding around Lake Winnisquam

Lunch at Wolfeboro Dockside Grille on Lake Winnipesaukee

In search of Sweden and Sasquatch (look close)

Success, Sweden, ME was found

The only building seen in Sweden, ME

July 10th 

View of Mt Washington Auto Road, the highest peak in the Northeast.

On the strip at Weir Beach at the Laconia Bike Rally