I seldom comment on blogs, even for posts that do move me. Not sure why that is. I think some of it is like you say, I don’t have anything to add or say. And part of it is not really knowing at that moment what I’m thinking or feeling. The story of my life…

Hyner View is lovely. Definitely worth a stop if you’re up that way.

My pleasure David. It’s nice for me to relive the ride as I write.

I’m fortunate that there’s so much open and isolated areas here in central Pennsylvania. Obviously nothing like the vast wilderness you find in the West, but still, it is good stuff. I’ve wondered how I would do in a more urban setting. Perhaps my choices to not live in such places answer the question.

It’s easy to miss a lot when you ride the “main” secondary roads like PA44 or US6. I’ve seen motorcycle magazines describing the best routes in Pennsylvania and I’m thinking to myself, “those routes are nightmares.” I suspect much of it has to do with the complexity in describing how to get to some of these places, and perhaps even more important, the effect some routes have on speed, services and such.

But finding Hyner View is worth abandoning speed, food and fuel!

Thank you for your kind words regarding this post. I’ve found writing and photography provide a wide door for discovery — both out in the world and inside my head. Reflections on those discoveries often end up on Scooter in the Sticks. And you’re right, the important part is to keep going. For me, part of that is to keep writing and making photographs and posting. Keeps me honest at some level.