By now, most people throughout the country have put up a Christmas tree in celebration of the upcoming holiday. It’s only fitting that we highlight the General Grant Tree, in Kings Canyon National Park, which was dedicated in April 1926 as the National Christmas Tree. The Nation’s Christmas Tree was named after Ulysses S. Grant in 1867. The General Grant Tree reaches upward to 267 feet tall and is nearly 29 feet in diameter. This giant sequoia is second in size only to the General Sherman Tree which is located in Sequoia National Park and is the world’s largest tree, measured by volume. The G ..read more

Depending on where you live in the U.S., winter often spells the end of the riding season. In some states, bikes are ritually put away and sit dormant for months to wait out the cold and freezing weather. However, there are many states where you can still find riding pleasure even when the temperatures drop. Taking into account that winter demands a certain diligence with tracking weather to avoid unpleasant outings, here are three places where winter rides can be a rewarding adventure. Plan accordingly and you just might be able to shed those winter-time blues. Texas Hill CountryTexas Hill C ..read more

In Pursuit of Wildness: Canyon de Chelly National Monument Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a place that my brother Leo has always talked about: “It is a sacred place. You easily go back in time.” He said that the town of Chinle has food, gas, convenience stores, and ample lodging but encouraged me to find the Cottonwood Campground inside the park. The campground, operated by the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department, is perfect for the night. I normally lay out my camping tarp and sleep on the ground. Not tonight. There are millions of small red ants everywhere. Most of the othe ..read more

The 2022 RoadRUNNER Holiday Buyers Guide is a curated collection of products from RoadRUNNER partners that riders will love. Sit back, relax, and browse through these for gift giving ideas this holiday season. Kicker Bullfrog BF100 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Designed specifically for camping, riding or outdoors anywhere, the easy-to-pack KICKER Bullfrog BF100 features 360-degree sound to be heard everywhere, 12-hour battery life, IP67-certified waterproofing to handle any weather, and a 100-foot Bluetooth antenna range to stream from your favorite device. Bullfrog also serves as a hands-fre ..read more

Mid-Atlantic Civil War Trails “The Civil War defined us as what we are and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It was the crossroads of our being, and it was a hell of a crossroads.” —Shelby Foote, The Civil War: A Narrative Between 1861 and 1865, Civil War battles raged across the U.S. Some of the most bitterly contested territory, however, was within a day’s travel from the nation’s capital. Points of interest in this vicinity reflect the depth of our national rupture, when the future of the United States was in peril. Bruce Read, my wife Karen, and I are based in his ..read more

All Roads Lead to Zanesville It's no secret that Southeastern Ohio has some of the most beautiful and remote lands that Ohio offers, and the nearby roads follow suit. A ride through the Ohio countryside will awaken your senses with hundreds of twists, tight turns, elevation changes, and views of stunning scenery. The 5 routes below showcase some of the best roads Southeast Ohio has to offer. From twisty pavement through the forest to beautiful farmlands and luscious green rolling hills, you'll find excitement around every corner. Zanesville, Ohio makes a perfect basecamp for any motorcycle ..read more

When you ride a motorcycle, you’re exposed to all kinds of weather conditions, from hot dry air to cold wet rain. We don’t always have a choice when it comes to riding in the weather, and if you’re on a trip you can’t always predict which days you should or shouldn’t ride. Enter rain gear ..read more

Motorcycle sales among leading brands are up 9.1% in the last year and 21.8% since 2019.   Since the start of the pandemic two years ago, humanity has been faced with restrictions that regulate how we spend our free time. For most Americans that means instead of attending larger group activities like concerts (and motorcycle rallies), we ..read more

Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) provides limited edition models of the Motor Company’s bikes, customized to be the crème de la crème of their lineup. For 2022, CVO models include the CVO Road Glide Limited, CVO Street Glide, CVO Road Glide, and the CVO Tri Glide. Mechanically, the bikes have remained mostly the same from ..read more

Harley-Davidson fans love their classics, but even they want something new every now and then. For 2020, the Motor Company delivers with the introduction of the new Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST models. Based on H-D’s championship-winning Screamin’ Eagle race bikes, the new motorcycles bring that bagger performance to the street. Both dark-clad ..read more