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My next tour: West yellowstone to Minneapolis

9/23/2020

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Just as I was finishing the Route 66 Virtual Tour I  received information by a virtual tour they were sponsoring.  During my first virtual tour I could see how I was motivated to cycle longer and more frequently. The weather is nice and I will explore another area that I have not ridden, so here I go again.
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The live cam at the west entrance of Yellowstone.
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I well be heading across to the east entrance, so I will only see part of the park. I really want to go to this park.
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The first stop in Yellowstone is the Gibbon Falls. 84' high. A very nice look.
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Norris Geyser Basin is the oldest and hottest of the park's thermal areas. 459 degrees F. Steamboat Geyser is the tallest at 300-400' high. The area has been active an estimated 115,000 years.
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Lower Falls of Yellowstone River- Total high 308' . Dramatic, impressive.
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Fishing bridge over Yellowstone River.
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Yellowstone Lake.
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Yellowstone Lake from Steamboat Point. This is the highest elevation lake in North America. at 7732'
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Sylvan Pass tops out at 8524'
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East of Yellowstone now. North Fork of the Shoshone River. A beautiful scene.
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Cody, Wyoming is busy. Everyone has things to do in town.
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A good view of the mountains by Cody.
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The scene near Burlington, WY.
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Near Otto, WY.
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A stream near Bison. in Bighorn County.
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I started on the left end. The red balloons match the photos in the post.
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This map shows my progress over the first 9 days. I am at Cody now which is the balloon to the right of the #8.
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Final destination: Santa monica

9/15/2020

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The final day, just like the first day of the trip , had too much traffic.  I was happy to stay safe.  You always have to really stay alert because drivers just do not see bikes.  Lights and bright clothes do not make you safe, your caution makes you safe.
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On the way I have a few stops and I had to see the Rose Bowl.  I am a Big Ten football fan and I have always wanted to make it there.
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The it was to Hollywood.
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I did not find my name on any stars.
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if you go early the beach is solely yours.
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May be I will do the amusement park after the pandemic.
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I was happy to cruise the shore on the paved walk. Great people watching.
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This guide book published in 2001 was very helpful as I virtually traveled along Route 66.  Of course,  some of the places have fallen further into disrepair.  I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone traveling the route.  I also used Google to provide photos and information.  I am so glad that I was able to complete this tour.
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glendora

9/13/2020

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This is a town of 50,000+.  Elevation of 774', 87 degrees today, west wind at 9 mph, 30% humidity ( I can tell I am out of the desert. In 1887 the railroad came through and that helped develop this town as we saw in so many that the route goes through, but these towns have hung into the 21st century.  Let's take a look at why during this post.
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A vintage postcard. The mountains probably help keep the rain from moving past and there were farmland and orchards.
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I still have some of those great orange crates that were used. Fine art on the side of the box.
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Glendora: Pride of the foothills.
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I want to head up the mountain and take in the view.
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The view looking down at the city of Glendora.
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This looks like a good place to stay.
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Like many communities, electric railways became a popular way to travel within and between cities prior to the popularity of the automobile.  The line went from San Bernardino into Los Angeles.  In the 1930s  as freeways were being planned a center space was set for the electric railway, but that was never added.
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Like many communities, by the 1950s the popularity of the street car had passed.  More people enjoyed the freedom and flexibility of the car.  Cars increased status. Bus routes were more economical. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Electric You can read more about it at this link.
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Clokey Productions was in Glendora from 1960-1978. I remember watching the Gumby cartoons. Can you remember his horse's name?
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Fires throughout the west is a major news story.  This area is currently not experiencing a fire, but we pray that the over 100 fires in the western states can become controlled and that the residents can get to safety.  The picture above was from 2014.
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Short Day- into fontana

9/12/2020

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The temps got back into the 90s, wind at 9 and 11% humidity.  The elevation is a little above 1000'.  I think that I will be going through cities that really grew during the 20th century. This town was mainly rural until World War II when Kaiser Steel opened opened and now over 200.000 residents
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Enjoying a Bell's Octoberfest and it matching my jersey. Great time after today's ride.
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I bet that this area is like the suburbs of Detroit where the open areas have gradually filled in with one community right next to the next city.
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Less than 80 miles from la

9/10/2020

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Victorville is in a flat spot and I see the hills in the distance.  I know that I need to go through those mountains.  Still appreciating the cooler temps of the upper 70s, the calm winds and the lower humidity. 
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The ups and downs of today going through Alray (3410'), Cajon Junction, (3113') Keenbrook (2440')and into San Bernidino (1053').
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The Cajon Pass was caused by the San Andreas fault. The pass separates the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains.
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Of course, the trains use the pass too.
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When you see a colors like this you need to stop and take a picture.
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This is where McDonald's started by Richard and Maurice in 1940.
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The California Theater opened in 1928 and currently hosts National touring shows and the local orchestra. They still have Wurlitzer organ and I would love to hear that.
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My first view of snow capped mountains on this trip. Good to look at, but glad that I do not have to bike up there.
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to the edge of the mojave desert- Bryman, La Delta, oro grande, victorville

9/9/2020

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Still enjoying the low 80s and very light wind with low humidity made for an enjoyable day.  The elevation was very similar; starting at 2526', 2589', 3000' and ended at 2726'.
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I am feeling that I am getting near the end.
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Water is the source of life on the desert. Today I am following the river.
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This bridge was built in 1930 and still going strong.
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The interstate took the traffic from this station decades ago.
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The Iron Hog Saloon still looks good.
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It has been a bit since I went through a Route 66 museum.
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