Motorcycles by Lifestyle

We all have motorcycle trips wed love to take someday. So whats keeping us from turning “someday” into “now”? In 2009, Alisa Clickenger pointed her motorcycle south and set out on the trip of a lifetime. The hardest part wasnt riding across two continents and 13 countries—it was mentally conquering the self-doubt that told her all the reasons she shouldnt go. Alisa tells us how she made her dream a reality, and how you can too.

“Girlfriend Getaways” are all the rage these days. Everywhere you look dude ranches to adventure sports outfitters are promoting an opportunity for a group of gal pals enjoy some stress-free downtime together. One savvy state tourism bureau is expanding that concept into motorcycling.

As we are finishing a preview of a typical Frank Lloyd Wright museum tour, our gracious guide, Kimberly Higgenbotham, tells us that when asked which of his projects was his favorite, Wright would invariably reply “the next one.” It occurs to me that this might be my own response to the question of which is my favorite road trip, but then it is becoming clear that my answer is invariably “this one.”

Editor Genevieve Schmitt shares details on a ride in her backyard. If youre planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, youve got to read her story on the prettiest ride to Americas first national park.