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There are several hairpins just west of the 1.1‑­mile Zion‑­Mt. Carmel Tunnel‚ which separates distinctly different parts of Zion National Park in southern Utah. Living at 6‚000 feet in Cedar City‚ Utah‚ most of my winter riding involves heading south‚ which offers a quick drop in elevation and less chance of the falling white stuff. So that’s what I did a week before Christmas‚ giving myself a gift of a one‑­day ride through some southern Utah and Arizona history. See all of Rider‘s West U.S. Motorcycle Rides here. The day promised unseasonably warm temperatures…eventually. Just after the sun peeked over the mountains‚ the ambient temperature was in the upper 20s‚ but doing 80 mph on the interstate meant I was closer to single digits. Thankfully‚ the BMW R 1600 GTL Grand America I was riding offers great wind protection‚ and with my California Heat heated apparel (see California Heat gear review here)‚ I didn’t need to use the bike’s seat or grip warmers. Utah is one of the few states where even interstate riding offers great views. Descending the Black Ridge south of Cedar City‚ the mountain terrain changes from gray and sage green and reveals distant red rock mesas. Exiting Interstate 15‚ I took State Route 17 to Hurricane and connected with State Route 59. After a quick climb out of Hurricane‚ SR‑­59 flattens out and heads south. Just a few miles outside of town‚ jagged peaks painted in rust‚ deeper reds‚ and oranges rise in the distance. Much of this area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management‚ and numerous dirt roads meander from the highway. If you keep your eyes open on the east side of Zion National Park‚ you’re likely to see a mountain goat…and much less tourist traffic. Plus‚ the curvy road is open to motorcycles all year. Within an hour‚ the temperature had risen nearly 20 degrees as I rolled into the small twin cities of Hildale‚ Utah‚ and Colorado City‚ Arizona‚ an area locally known as Short Creek. Much has already been written about this area that is both the last U.S. stronghold of the FLDS church (read: polygamists) and the non‑­FLDS members struggling against that stigma‚ so I’ll just say they have a beautiful place to live. Scan QR code above or click here to view the route on REVER Continuing on‚ the road isn’t especially exciting‚ but the scenery remains impressive. Crossing into the Kaibab Indian Reservation‚ the road heads east‚ paralleling red cliffs to the north. To the south‚ on a clear day‚ you can see as far as 60 miles into the Arizona Strip – a wedge of that state between the north side of the Grand Canyon and the Utah border – without any signs of humanity. The desolation makes it easy to imagine life a couple centuries ago. However‚ not far onto the reservation is a sign for Pipe Spring National Monument‚ an oasis in the desert where Mormon pioneers erected a fort in 1872 for protection against some of the very people whose land they had settled on. Located a half mile off the highway‚ the museum and fort are worth a visit. The fort at Pipe Spring National Monument was built as both a ranch house and protection for settlers during the Black Hawk War. It later served as a refuge for polygamist wives. Farther east‚ I picked up U.S. Route 89 in Fredonia‚ and 7 miles later‚ I rode into Kanab‚ Utah‚ known as “Little Hollywood” for its filmmaking history‚ particularly old Westerns. My family likes to come here in February for the annual Balloons &; Tunes Roundup hot air balloon festival. The historic Parry Lodge is a fun place to stay‚ and there’s a good mix of dining options. Outside of town‚ the road cuts into the red rock‚ climbing and then dropping again into Mt. Carmel Junction‚ with the landscape colors changing from red to white to yellow.  The only thing missing from this photo taken in Kanab‚ Utah‚ (aka “Little Hollywood”) is a locomotive. Taking State Route 9‚ this diversity of landscape continues with almost every twist and turn‚ both in tones and textures‚ leading to the east entrance of Zion National Park. For most of the year‚ you can only get up the road into Zion’s main canyon via shuttle‚ but as spectacular as the towering cliffs in the main canyon are‚ I much prefer riding on the east side‚ which is always open. It’s like an alien landscape‚ and with the slower speeds‚ you get to enjoy both the views and the numerous curves. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to personal vehicles most of the year. On the west side of Zion is Springdale‚ a typical national park gateway community with lots of lodging and dining options (depending on the season)‚ as well as art galleries and novelty shops. Just a few miles past Springdale is Rockville‚ where you can detour on Bridge Road to cross over the Virgin River on the last surviving Parker‑­through‑­truss bridge in Utah. Continuing 3.5 miles on this road‚ which turns to dirt about halfway‚ takes you to Grafton Ghost Town‚ where parts of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were filmed. The Rockville Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1924‚ it enabled the first direct link from the Grand Canyon North Rim to Zion National Park. Staying on SR‑­9‚ it’s about 16 miles from Rockville to close the loop at SR‑­17 in La Verkin‚ where I made my way north and back home. Like the places I’ve ridden through‚ this Favorite Ride is now in the history books. Southern Utah and Arizona Loop Resources Pipe Spring National Monument Kanab‚ Utah Historic Parry Lodge Zion National Park See all of Rider‘s Touring stories here. The post A Scenic (and History-Laden) Southern Utah and Arizona Loop | Favorite Ride appeared first on Rider Magazine.

In a somber Michael J Fox update on health‚ the star says he doesn't think he'll make it to the age of 80. Parkinson’s disease has wreaked havoc on Michael's life. Diagnosed at the young age of 29‚ the 62-year-old actor questions how much time he has left. RELATED: Battling Loss‚ Broken Bones‚ And Parkinson's Disease‚ Michael J Fox Stays Happy And Inspires Celebrated for his iconic roles in Back to the Future and Family Ties‚ Michael radiates optimism and embraces life with gratitude. His journey was once marked by the impact of the condition on his health. However‚ it has transformed into a story of triumph and hope. Michael J Fox shared candidly in an update how the last three decades of battling this progressive disease have taken a toll on his health. His recent interview was marked by shakes‚ tremors‚ and difficult speech. It shows how the disease is slowly taking away parts of his life. He shared he knows he's not going to make it to 80. “I mean‚ I’m not gonna lie. It’s getting hard ... it’s getting tougher. Every day‚ it’s tougher. But that’s the way it is. I mean‚ you know‚ who do I see about that?" he said. WATCH: Michael J Fox Update On Health  Despite the challenges‚ Michael exudes an inspiring resilience. He maintains a joyful demeanor‚ transforming his progressive battle into an uplifting tale of triumph over adversity. He credits his wife‚ Tracy Polland‚ for standing by his side. For the last 35 years‚ through grace‚ she's been an example to the world of what it means to honor your partner in sickness and in health‚ for better and for worse. Michael says she's been his rock. And he added that ‘Until death do we part' has taken on a whole new meaning to him as well. RELATED: Michael J. Fox Gave Wife‚ Tracy‚ Permission to ‘Step Out' of Marriage‚ but She Refused Instead of lamenting about what the disease is taking from him‚ he faces each day with grit‚ hope‚ and spunk. Each morning he wakes up is a gift. Michael J Fox‚ the star‚ is grateful for the small things: his wife‚ his family‚ and the time he has left. Amid his trials‚ Michael's story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. It reminds us that even in the face of debilitating conditions‚ the human spirit can triumph. His enduring legacy extends beyond the screen. It portrays a narrative of strength‚ love‚ and the unwavering belief that‚ ultimately‚ joy can be found even in the darkest of moments. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Michael J Fox Gets a Standing Ovation and As He Rises from His Wheelchair‚ the Crowd Goes Wild "Cast your burden on the LORD‚ and he shall sustain you: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved‚" Psalm 55:22. WATCH: Michael J Fox Talks About Parkinson’s  LISTEN: Christina Applegate Walks on Stage to Standing Ovation | Twins Born to Woman with 2 Uteruses and It's a Miracle h/t: VT Featured Image Credit: Youtube/CBS Sunday Morning The post Michael J Fox Gives a Somber Update on Health and the Star Doesn’t Think He’ll Make It to Age 80 appeared first on GodUpdates.