Eureka Springs Motorcycling

Rode 220 miles down to Arkansas early on Sunday morning with two BMW riders. Ended up in a quaint place called Eureka Springs – a motorcycle destination I had never heard of before. It’s an old town among the twisty Ozark mountains. There’s a riders guide with several day rides originating from there. It’s a great place for motorcycles. Many of the hotels cater to motorcyclists. The roads are in good condition, with curvy ups and downs that go through woods and fields for miles and miles. Went on 4 days of rides through two lane roads, some with canopies of trees for miles at a time. Stopped at Beaver lake at sunset for a swim in warm water. My only regret is not stoppoing to take more pictures. It’s hard when riding in unfmailiar territory with other riders to simply stop and hope they wait at the next unknown turn for you to catch up. Somewhere coming down into a valley near highway 7 we came upon an abondoned house and barn nestled at the base of a valley surrounded by fields and mountains, with a role of hay stuck on the second floor of the barn. It was such a beautiful picture – but I missed it. I almost want to drive back, 4 hours each way just to find that place and take the picture.

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