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Tale of the Pig Trail
When you think of Texas, longhorns, cowboy boots, and horses come to mind. When you think of Arkansas, pigs are on the list. Arkansas’...
davisnika
3 days ago2 min read
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Compromising Trips
People say opposites attract. He is a night owl; I am an early riser. He is laid-back; I am a little neurotic. He is organized (OCD); I...
davisnika
Apr 113 min read
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What The Devil?
In our early 20s, we went white-water river rafting in Tahoe, Nevada. One of the rapids was named “The Meat Grinder.” With a name like...
davisnika
Mar 212 min read
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Rain Won't Stand In Our Way...Key West or Bust
Beautiful sunset in Key West A few years back, we traveled from Texas to Key West. Bad weather was in the forecast from the very...
davisnika
Mar 163 min read
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Here Comes The Storm
Our attempt to outrun was a failure. Long-distance trips can be a little tricky when dealing with weather in various states. Last summer,...
davisnika
Mar 94 min read
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Peace, Love and Ride
I bought my husband his first motorcycle six years ago without knowing I was going to ride. The pillion life (aka backpack) began because...
davisnika
Feb 284 min read
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Double Date with The Three Sisters
The majority of the time, we ride alone as a two-up couple. It is not by choice, but because we have few couple friends who ride or whose...
davisnika
Feb 184 min read
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Sunsets, Wildlife, and Murals, Oh My!
We both have Bluetooth-synced helmets that allow us to communicate with one another as well as listen to our own music. We have very...
davisnika
Feb 123 min read
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Hawaii On A Hog
Best view of Honolulu and Diamond Head from Tantalus Lookout. As a high school principal, my varsity volleyball girls travel to Oahu...
davisnika
Feb 83 min read
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Texas Two Trip
Long distance trips are amazing, but not always feasible due to life constraints and scheduling. An overnighter or small multi day trip...
davisnika
Feb 43 min read
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Precious Cargo
In the early part of our marriage, my hubs rode a Kawasaki and taught me to ride. Just like a teenager learning to drive and park, my...
davisnika
Jan 303 min read
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You Want Me To Ride Backpack?
Our motorcycle journey began with two surprises: 1) I gifted my husband his first Harley for his 50th birthday (yes, best wife ever); and...
davisnika
Jan 232 min read
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