Ride from SLC to Memphis & New Orleans // Darren Farnsworth

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September 2022 / Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Memphis, New Orleans, National, Beale Street, Bourbon Street, French Quarter /

A 14 day / 4,500 mile solo motorcycle ride that looped clockwise through the midwest and the south.

^{Updated on September 22, 2023}

I made a semi last minute trip to visit friends in Memphis as well as surprise my Mom in Dallas. Of course, since I was on a motorcycle, I didn't want to take the direct route, so I plotted a course based upon some spots that I have always wanted to go to, such as Devils Tower, Sturgis / Black Hills, SD, Badlands and New Orleans.

In the proper style of adventure, a couple other opportunities and locations happened. For example, the opportunity came up to go to the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which included the appearance and or performances from Booker T. Jones, Ronnie Milsap, Priscilla Presley and Robert Plant. And to add the cherry on top, I had the pleasure to go with Tony Holiday and John Németh.

Here is a list of states that i road through and notable stops: