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As it turned out, I did go to Crater Lake National Park.  As I turned into the North entrance road, I could see that the gate was locked.  So, I didn’t even go to the gate and went back out to the hwy and headed West.  Then I came to my senses…there were 3 pickup trucks on at the gate…on the inside.  There had to be some ranger’s or something around.  And I could at least ask them when the gate would be opened, and if the South Entrance was open.  So, I turned around and went back.  As I suspected, the rangers were right there.  So, I asked one of them when the gate would be open.  He replied, “Oh, about 5 min.  You can wait if you want.” Well, that was a no brainier.  lol

So, I was the first one to get in the North gate to Crater Lake this season.  Don’t let anyone else tell you they were!  lol

For those of you who have never been there, it’s well worth your ride!  It is one of the most breath takingly awesome and beautiful sights on earth.  I knew I had to get back home that evening or early the next day to ship out a package that I sold on eBay, so I just rode up to the lake took some pics and headed back to Roseberg and home.  As you will see from the pics from this ride, I stopped at a number of water falls and talked to some nice bikers along the way.

My new biker friends that I met on this ride. Minnesota Rachael & Gov

I was thankful for my Cruiserworks boots at Falls Creek Falls.  I had stopped to take some pics and was busy placing my tripod for a shot, and stepped right into the creek.  My boot went into the water an inch or two past my ankle.  Cruiser works claims these boots are 100% water proof, so I decided to just leave my foot where it was in the creek, take my pictures and see just how water proof they boots really are.  Well, not only are these the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn, but they live up to their water proof claims as well!  My foot stayed 100% dry even after standing in ankle high plus cold creek water for several minutes.  So if you’re looking for the best riding boots on the market, look no further than www.cruiserworks.com!

Hwy 138 is a bit boring on the east end as far as twisties go.  But nothing boring about it in the scenery department!  The West end of Hwy 138 however is a biker’s paradise.  Lots of twisties as well as lots of beautiful scenery.  Tons of water falls to stop and look at, campgrounds galore.  You can’t go wrong riding Hwy 138.  Whatever you like, Hwy 138 has it. 

All in all it was another great ride, and one that I would recommend to anyone.

Exploring OR Hwy 220 & Back Rds between Alsea & Monroe, OR

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There are a number of resorts/camp grounds along 229, and some of the has small convenience stores to service your needs.  There were a couple of spots where there was a bit of gravel kicked up onto the pavement; so watch out for that if you run 229.  But for the most part the road was clean and in good condition.  Most places there is no shoulder, so finding places to pulling over to take pics  is tough.  But I did find a couple.

Once I got to Siletz Bay, on the coast, I headed South to Newport, where I stopped for a few hrs to visit my mom and dad at the 1000 Trails Campground.  Then rode down to Waldport, where I headed inland on OR-34.  I have ridden OR-34 quite a few times and it’s one of those roads that I NEVER get tired of riding.  It’s just plain great riding the whole way.  This time however, I turned off of 34 at Alsea and headed to Monroe via the back roads.  Since I didn’t have a map that shows road surface, it was kind of a guessing – trial and error game avoiding the gravel logging roads.  But I made it, and only back tracked twice.  But even then, the scenery and the adventure of exploring a new road was worth it even if I had to back track.  Hey, when ur on a bike, as long as you have the rubber side down, the shinny side up and gas in your tank, it’s all good!  :)

I found a number of other roads that I would have liked to explore, but it was getting dark, so I decided to save them for another day.  Definitely some good riding in that area.  Maybe next time I ride out that way, you will ride along.  :)