Road Pickle has now turned into a vlog! Sash and I arrived in Tucson, AZ as part of a 4-week round trip from San Diego, CA to Nappanee, IN and back. Why Nappanee? Because our brand new toy hauler is being built there, and we’ll be picking up from the factory. Instead of staying...
Gates Pass is a popular destination for motorcycle riders local to Tucson, AZ. It’s relatively short distance from the city, moderate speeds, and handful of tight curves, make it a perfect compliment to the gorgeous views of Arizona’s southern valleys. It was in 1883 that Thomas Gates, a local pioneer, saloon keeper and rancher...
Street tacos are those soft, warm corn tortillas, filled with fresh, hot carne asada, drizzed with a handful of cilantro and onion, and topped with your favorite salsa. That’s the specialty at Calle Tepa Mexican Street Grill & Bar, located in central Tucson, AZ. Sash and I were to meet up with Stephanie Yue,...
Nimbus Brewing, located in the southern portion of Tucson, AZ, seems to belt out some of the city’s best craft beer, despite a recent influx of new craft breweries. It’ located in an industrial center, rather out of the way. When we tried to find Nimbus Brewing originally, we doubted the directions Google Maps...
Patagonia, AZ is one of those touristy little towns nestled within rolling hillsides and national forests that motorcycle riders often go to as an afternoon destination. While Patagonia is a great little town, with a handful of restaurants, coffee shops, and knick-knack stores, for the most part it’s just a town that motorcycle riders...
While many locals consider Lindy’s on 4th the burger in Tucson, you might just walk right past it, not even knowing it’s there. The tiny little burger shop is nestled in the heart of Tucson’s famous 4th Avenue Shopping District. But if you don’t know to go there, you’d never know that the Nirvana...
The Mission San Xavier Del Bac is located just outside of Tucson, AZ inside the San Xavier Indian Reservation. Established in 1692 by Jesuits, it’s part of the Sonoran Desert Chain of Missions that stretches from Mexico into Arizona. The original building was actually destroyed in 1770 by Apaches. The structure seen today started...
When one thinks of great BBQ pork ribs, a small desert town in Northern Nevada doesn’t usually come to mind. But that’s OK for the folks of Winnemucca, because it’s more great eating for them. Sash and I stopped into this town of 7,400 residents on our way to Salt Lake City for a...
Going for great food and great beer in Salt Lake City is never an easy proposition, one because there are so many great restaurants to choose from, and two, laws in the State of Utah limit beer taps to 4.0% ABV or less. So leave it up to the chefs at Red Rock Brewery...
Pagosa Brewing & Grill. is one of those places where all the locals go, where they do all the fun stuff, where they know you by first name and don’t take anything too seriously. Well, except for their food and beer. The recipient of numerous craft beer awards, the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor...