Montana to Indiana – The Journey Continues
This is the last missive from the road – for now. I don’t at all feel ready to come in from the road – it’s been such an extraordinary time. Yet my 6 weeks is up and I’ve got some …
Author: lizjansen
Author, writer, and student Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.
10 Thoughts that Create Adventure Blocks
We all have an ‘adventure gene.’ It’s really our inner self, seeking expression, urging us to follow our heart and try something new. It needn’t be grandiose. The scale can be whatever makes it an adventure to you. Whether …
On the Road – Tahoe to Idaho
How do you beat a ride like this? It’s typical of what I encountered yesterday in Idaho – amazing scenery that goes on and on, excellent roads and very little traffic. But I’m a little ahead of myself. Leaving Lake …
9 Reasons To Attend Carson Valley/Lake Tahoe Moto Adventure Rendezvous and Ride
Last year while in Carson City, NV attending the AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference, I became aware of another area event, which also piqued my curiosity. The power of Twitter had already introduced me to one of the organizers …
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On the Road in Oregon
When this trip started, I had no intention of going all the way to the Pacific Coast. Yet somehow I just finished spending 5 days in Oregon on the Pacific Coast Highway! The terrain in the part of Washington …
10 Challenges to Working from the Road
As I write this, I’m sitting outside at a picnic table in my campsite, shaded by tall pines, looking out over a sandy beach on the Pacific Ocean. Life is good. The scenery has been fabulous, the weather almost perfect …
Motorcycles, Medicine and the Mythic
Motorcycles, medicine and the Mythic are but one example of a symbiotic partnership that takes us on the inward journey of discovery, the hardest, yet the simplest, most illuminating and joyful journey we can take in this life. We have …
10 Reasons to Motorcycle Montana
Having ridden through parts of Montana twice in the past ten years, I knew I wanted to return this year. Arriving four days ago, I plan to spend the next 5 days here, savoring the air and exploring the northwest …
On the Road – Idaho to Montana
Since leaving Idaho on Tuesday, I’ve traveled up through the west side of Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and two favourite rides – Chief Joseph Highway and Beartooth Scenic which starts in Wyoming and ends in Montana. …
9 Tips for Your Personal Journey
“Are you on a journey?” asked the kind woman sitting across the table from me. I’d just arrived at my destination after a wonderful, invigorating but long day on the road and was hungry and tired. I was caught off …