We talk a lot about our many guided motorcycle adventures and all of the great riding, beautiful scenery and longlasting friendships that come along with them. But sometimes it’s nice to hear from the people that have been on one of these rides. This is a story from our Trail of Lewis & Clark Adventure, in their words.
“We start out in Portland, Oregon and will cross the path of Lewis and Clark several times on our way out east to Great Falls, Montana. From there we pick up the trail wholeheartedly, and follow it all the way to the winter destination and halfway point at Fort Clatsop, near Astoria, Oregon.”
-Phil Freeman, MotoQuest Founder and Guide
(Excerpt from his tour diary. Read more on the MotoQuest blog.)
“It was a great area to ride, and with the help of one of your excellent guides we were able to ride roads that we could never have found on our own — one of the hallmarks of a MotoQuest tour.”
-Edward F., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“The first couple of days riding through Eastern Oregon and into Idaho provide simply amazing, little known, but excellent motorcycling. If one is inclined to race through twisting mountain roads, one can, or one can slow down and enjoy some of the most scenic country in the West.”
-Vincent P., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“I would tell you not to go on this trip unless you really like riding on really twisty roads.”
-Edward F., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
Each rider that signs up for the Trail of Lewis and Clark Adventure is sent a complimentary copy of Stephen Ambrose’s book Undaunted Courage. Reading this thorough and compelling account of the original expedition before embarking on this motorcycle journey provides historical context and sets the tone. Even if you don’t plan on joining us on this trip, we recommend this book to anyone interested in American History!
“Plenty of great roads. Twisty after twisty. A history lesson of epic proportions from guide Jim Kohl. He brings alive the historic aspect of the trip.”
-Steven E., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“That’s the thing about motorcycle tours. No matter where I’ve guided and what tours I’ve done, you go in the first day, meet new people, and within a day or two you’ve got lifelong friends. This one in particular, it’s really interesting to be able to put it in the context of the history and place yourself in the American story. In the course of 12 days we’re tracing out the Lewis and Clark expedition’s year from June 1805 to July 1806. It’s just incredible.”
-Jim Kohl, guide and Lewis & Clark archaelogist/historian
(Excerpt from our Lewis and Clark Fireside Chat, watch here.)
“For a student of the history of American expansion, standing astride the headwaters of the Missouri river system where Lewis’ party stood in 1805 is a bucket list moment. And that is only the beginning.”
-Vincent P., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“The opportunity to hear details of the original Lewis and Clark expedition was an added bonus.”
-Edward F., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“The tour also includes crossing Lemhi Pass, where Lewis and Clark became the first Americans to cross the continental divide, and a ride down historic Lolo Pass. You will also visit the Weippe Prairie, where the Nez Perce saved Lewis and Clark in 1805, thus ensuring that modern day Oregon and Washington would become part of the United States. Finally, a visit to Fort Clatsop, where the party wintered before their return east.”
-Vincent P., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“The Lewis and Clark trip is the third MotoQuest tour I have done. I enjoyed it as much as the Southwest tour, which is hard to beat in my opinion.”
-Steven E., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“Riding the Northwest through the Cascades, Hood River, Mt. Hood, and capping off in Astoria is now a part of my life…memorable times with Jim, John, and others.”
-Sonny A., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
“I would recommend it to anybody who loves beautiful scenery, unique hotels, and twisty roads.”
-Edward F., 2016 Trail of Lewis and Clark participant
