A nice KLX ride in the hills above Prosser, WA

FastDoc · 07-25-2011, 12:03 PM

I found some new trails

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I reconned them from the air :P .

It was a 71 mile ride, most of it off pavement. Many of the usual trails I like are too dusty (6 plus inches of fine talc like dust in places) to enjoy so I went out looking for fresh harder packed country.

The cell phone pics don't show it, just barely maybe, but Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams were both clearly visible in the background of these shots. They are beautiful in their snow capped majesty rising above my local desert environment.

I'm grateful to have been immune from the heat that has smothered much of the nation. Our highs lately have been in the upper 70's and low 80's, MUCH cooler than average. Indeed we set a record low 2-3 nights ago in the high 40's at night. Beautiful weather. 8)

Included also is a pic of Miss Linda from our boat ride on the Snake River on Saturday.

I don't know who put the cross up or how long ago but it was beautiful.

Overlooking Prosser, in the heart of Washington Wine Country. There are about 20-30 wineries in the area of this photograph. Also seen is the Yakima River.

MAYBE you can see Mt. Rainier in this pic. It was big bold and beautiful in real life, but the cellphone can't capture it well.

The lovely Miss Linda on our little Sunset Cruise.

FastDoc · 07-25-2011, 12:33 PM

I re-uploaded some of the pics at hopefully a higher resolution:

FastDoc · 07-25-2011, 12:34 PM

OK, not great but you can see the volcano. :wink:

SpudRider · 07-26-2011, 02:26 AM

Thanks for posting the great photos, Doc! Indeed, I can see the volcano.

Spud

Weldangrind · 07-26-2011, 02:58 AM

Thanks for the pics, Doc. One of these days I'm gonna remember to post pics of Mount Baker, which is equally stunning.

Warmest regards to Miss Linda.

FastDoc · 07-26-2011, 11:37 AM

She is a great gal. We should be flying to Coeur d'Alene, ID this weekend with friends so hopefully I'll be able to share more nice pictures with you all.

MICRider · 07-26-2011, 07:36 PM

Awesome pics! The KLX looks like it's ready to pounce! Love the styling

07-25-2011, 12:03 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A nice KLX ride in the hills above Prosser, WA I found some new trails . I reconned them from the air :P . It was a 71 mile ride, most of it off pavement. Many of the usual trails I like are too dusty (6 plus inches of fine talc like dust in places) to enjoy so I went out looking for fresh harder packed country. The cell phone pics don't show it, just barely maybe, but Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams were both clearly visible in the background of these shots. They are beautiful in their snow capped majesty rising above my local desert environment. I'm grateful to have been immune from the heat that has smothered much of the nation. Our highs lately have been in the upper 70's and low 80's, MUCH cooler than average. Indeed we set a record low 2-3 nights ago in the high 40's at night. Beautiful weather. 8) Included also is a pic of Miss Linda from our boat ride on the Snake River on Saturday. I don't know who put the cross up or how long ago but it was beautiful. Overlooking Prosser, in the heart of Washington Wine Country. There are about 20-30 wineries in the area of this photograph. Also seen is the Yakima River. MAYBE you can see Mt. Rainier in this pic. It was big bold and beautiful in real life, but the cellphone can't capture it well. The lovely Miss Linda on our little Sunset Cruise. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-25-2011, 12:33 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I re-uploaded some of the pics at hopefully a higher resolution: __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-25-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	OK, not great but you can see the volcano. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-26-2011, 02:26 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the great photos, Doc! Indeed, I can see the volcano. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-26-2011, 02:58 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the pics, Doc. One of these days I'm gonna remember to post pics of Mount Baker, which is equally stunning. Warmest regards to Miss Linda. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-26-2011, 11:37 AM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	She is a great gal. We should be flying to Coeur d'Alene, ID this weekend with friends so hopefully I'll be able to share more nice pictures with you all. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-26-2011, 07:36 PM	#7
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Awesome pics! The KLX looks like it's ready to pounce! Love the styling
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