444 Miles of Pure Motorcycle Riding / Camping Heaven - MOTORCYCLE CAMPING

We’ve learned a lot about motorcycle tent camping and a slower pace of travel as we wound our way up the Natchez Trace Parkway. Initially, we had our reservations about this route - was it slow and boring or smooth and peaceful? Well, there’s a little of both - but truly it’s a route to decompress, slow down and just glide along on a history strewn ride that brings the past alive. We found that sometimes it’s great to travel at a slower pace, that the journey is just as important as the destination; where our everyday stresses melt away and disappear.
Overall, the Natchez Trace Parkway - this little linear park - far exceeded our expectations and in our fast-paced world we all live in, is much needed from time to time.
With so much history and the slower pace of travel on the Natchez Trace Parkway, we finally wind our way to its end in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether you want to ride the entire parkway in a single day or 2 days or more - there’s something peaceful and magical about the Trace that begs you to slow down, breath deep and take a little time for yourself.
Rich & Chris ❤️
All our content is free, but if you would like to support our channel and help keep the content coming:
▶Join us on Patreon where we share current updates, deleted scenes, and future meetups. / twowheelsbiglife
▶Or Join us on the membership side of KZbin (click the "Join" button)
/ @twowheelsbiglife
▶Or Buy us a tank of gas: paypal.me/twowheelsbiglife
Things we mention or use in this Video:
👉👉 ▶Nelson Rigg website - www.nelsonrigg.com/
Use 💥👉 2WBL20 💥 for exclusive 20% discount
👍
👍 Our Favorite Items:
▶Sena Motorcycle Communication - amzn.to/3jDQu4h
▶Bluetti Solar - shrsl.com/3cnc2
▶Bluetti Power Station - shrsl.com/3cnbs
▶Rich's Tank Bag - www.nelsonrigg.com/
Use 💥👉 2WBL20 💥 for exclusive 20% discount
👍AMAZON Storefront👍
www.amazon.com/shop/twowheels...
🏍Our Favorite Motorcycle Gear:
▶Rich's Trunk Bag ▶Rich's Tank Bag ▶Motorcycle Covers - www.nelsonrigg.com/
Use 💥👉 2WBL20 💥 for exclusive 20% discount
▶Chris' Jacket - amzn.to/39OAYiv
▶Motorcycle Covers
▶Roc Straps - amzn.to/36QSxga
▶Tire Inflator - amzn.to/36R2fyK
▶Richard's Crash bar Lowers - amzn.to/3tDEPab
▶Shoei Helmets - amzn.to/3rsoza3
⛺️Our Favorite Camping Items:
▶ Camp Pillow - amzn.to/2Of7LVI
▶ Yeti Cooler - amzn.to/2O5pqyT
▶ CampTowel - amzn.to/2MBH2lQ
▶ Mess Kit - amzn.to/3jto2lp
▶ Stanley French press - Coffee Pot - amzn.to/3jtGKZX
▶ Solar Shower - amzn.to/2O5mJgL
▶ Camping Fan - amzn.to/36OFUSM
▶ Helinox Sleeping Cot - amzn.to/39XeLia
▶ Colman Gas Stove - amzn.to/3aMur78
We would be honored if you subscribed to our KZbin channel and follow us on social media.👇👇✅👍
Website: twowheelsbiglife.com
FaceBook: / twowheelsbiglife
Instagram @TwoWheelsBigLife
Music from Epidemic Sound
😁😍👍We hope you join us on this crazy adventure! We not entirely sure what we’re doing… but, we’re going to do it anyway… and, we’re going to do it together!
✅Our goal is to build a positive community of people who are passionate about living the life you've always imagined and striving to making your life extraordinary! We want to share our experiences with you about what it’s like living on the road from the back of a Motorcycle. It's not as easy as you’d think and we share these challenges in the hopes of helping you not make our same mistakes on your own great motorcycle riding adventures.
✅Who is Two Wheels Big Life?
We’re Rich and Chris - motorcycle adventurists who love motorcycle riding and camping. Rich rides a Harley Davidson RoadGlide towing a Bunkhouse pop-up motorcycle trailer and Chris rides a BMW K1250GS. We’re creating online content to encourage, motivate and inform motorcycle travelers.
✅TwoWheelsBigLife, All Rights Reserved * This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not motorcycle or travel experts. We share our opinions and what works for us, but please do your own research.
✅ Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.
http// / twowheelsbiglife
✅ Also be sure to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed this video. It ALL truly helps and enables us to keep providing this content for you...our viewers. 😊🤓
✅ If you want to be notified when we release new videos, click the little bell 🔔 next to the subscribe button. 😊🤓🌴☀️🤓
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

[@matthampton7349]

Great video! “Then he died” 🤣🤣

[@nathanshultz2347]

I appreciate everything you do.. I do enjoy all the history lesson.. Be safe. Burn rubber not your soul

[@abroysto]

I am so glad you got Alice Back. I love my Harley....

[@sherrielong6795]

I love the Natchez Trace I went all way down from Kentucky to the end. I loved it ,we had a great time.

[@johnhall4445]

I used to travel the Natchez Trace Parkway in the late ‘60’s, early ‘70’s, so this takes me back. Always beautiful there!

[@sandhilloffroad]

Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@larrykaminski3269]

I watch Itchy Boots, Polska Kinga from the Other Bike and now you. I wish I could go back in time to enjoy your lifestyle. At 78, I just trailer to areas and enjoy the dirt and sites of the Cascades and Olympics. Stay safe👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you cheers

[@tank8285]

My wife and I were on the Trace the 1st week of July. Must have just missed yall!

[@j.a.f.i.p9517]

Allwrighty.. you've done did it this time.. You've jess called the King's name.. Can't do no wrong, no more..;-) Roll on!

[@user-rq1ob4ij9v]

Bamboo socks, no more sour toes 🤗🤗

[@Big_John_C]

Beautiful ride! Thanks for "taking us along"

[@BrianBraaten]

I love y’all tent camping 🏕 no trailer even. awesome.

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

Cool ride dudes, way out …very gnarly …Shazam!

[@metalhead2023]

Love all ypur videos

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

🤓interesting area 😎🏍💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

[@Motoramblings]

Yup, now I want to take a week to travel the Natchez Trace, and check out every little bit of history along the way!!! Very cool video folks!!!

[@karenallen5208]

You two make it look so fun I'm sitting here contemplating who can keep my dogs for a week. It's such a beautiful highway and looks smooth.

[@psalm2forliberty577]

At 20:45...how they stayed cool in that little hotbox ? Tall ceilings let heat rise above their heads + vents in each floor & an operable roof / upper eave vents. By electrification, prob 1880-1915 depending upon location, the upstairs attic fan would "suck" cold air in lower open windows, making a pretty effective thermal dump circuit. Also, many Southern homes had an initial "Breezeway" lower floor & cots could be set up in Breezeway to catch a breeze as heat rose & main house cooled. They'd also site carefully for nearby trees to give AM or PM shade. Believe if or not, they - those who COULD build to a high standard - did have very decent dwellings. But the # of homes per acre was limited obviously.

[@joeharley87]

A little container of powder to put in the boots works wonders and keeps the feet dry. Stay safe.

[@1954shadow]

What a perfect route to take and take your time to see the sights and history that the “Trace” has to offer.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

A little Febreze goes a long way in boots and helmets

[@Buck1954]

One of those dirt roads I took for the trace ended by crossing a creek. The trail sloped downward around a curve and I didn't see the creek until I was there. Being on a Suzuki GS850G completely rigged out with fairing, bags, and trunk, I had little choice but to cross it. I studied the rocks under the water for a bit and planned my path. My dirt bike experience came in handy. Popped it in gear, released the brake, stood up and powered across the creek. It was supposed to be an easy trail. I don't trust those signs anymore.

[@psalm2forliberty577]

At 02:50 if temps allow, wear max gear. I was deer hit 🎯 2 + weeks ago at 45mph. Helmet saved my head + gloves boots helped. But light clothing didn't help on asphalt. In the South the heat in summer makes riders not wear crash gear.

[@dukelane3954]

Motorcycle camping sure looks like a lot of work🤯

[@psalm2forliberty577]

That's part of the fun & appeal. I do find that 400+ plus days in the saddle, make setting a tent camp unappealing, frequently.

[@kevinroberts361]

One of my favorite roads, because I live right next to it !! Ride it almost daily. I have camped at Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby and Meriwether Lewis !! Always an awesome ride, peaceful scenic and tons of history !! Thank for showcasing this 2 wheel jewel, be safe

[@joshrandall5297]

The mesh jacket is great. Keeps the sun off you and allows the breeze in. Safe travels.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it does. Thanks

[@jerryjohnson4261]

Thank you for the videos you put out. They are very educational with beautiful scenery in the mix of places that a lot of us might never get to see. Enjoy them a lot.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You are very welcome. I hope we can continue to do this for a while. Cheers.

[@jamesmcdaniel5259]

My favorite ride of all especially on my smaller bikes

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome !!

[@eddcurry1245]

Love all the stops, and info/history you share. As you know Texas has thousands of historical markers along the roads, and I always want to stop at them all…

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I know it’s easy to stop and not make your planed camping

[@eddcurry1245]

Y’all continue, -as from the beginning, to put out quality, educational, and entertaining content. Rays of sunshine every week. Chin up wheels down always. Don’t let the bed bugs bite🤠

[@rustyboy46]

Staying at Two Wheels Of Suches for a week think I will head up that way ✌🏻

[@BamaTraveller]

Added another ride to the list. We’ve done pieces, but start to finish while ⛺️ camping! May be a good late fall trip! Nice job. Stay safe

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes for sure fall or spring for this

[@richardmourdock2719]

Thinking the same.

[@pupcamper58]

Love Natchez Trace it is a true beauty. 👍🏻❤️

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍👍

[@johnlenart597]

Thanks for the lengthy ride. I took the short ride and now I know I missed a lot. The Elvis home was a good miss. One room, back door, front door, pictures, the end.!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome saved $35

[@philtil8977]

Hint: for foot and boot issues...buy some bamboo socks. It wicks, comfy and resists bacteria, so less offensive smells. That's all I use on my MC rides! (Yes many things are now made from the normal bamboo cane; even some furniture!) I enjoy you both. Good Rides

[@WofMan]

your riding in some of my favorite places. leapers fork near Nashville is pretty cool.

[@nancyfithian4984]

Great series, love the beautiful parkway and history - thanks for sharing!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

I really enjoyed the Trace in our slide-in truck camper many years ago. Also, enjoyed your video on the Trace. Thank you so much.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You’re welcome thanks for being here every week Betty Jo

[@awksedgreep]

Awesome memories. I grew up on the Natchez Trace Parkway and always heard about it, never really enjoyed it like you. This is now on my short list. Another amazing video.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Great video again guys, looks like a beautiful place to ride

[@bobshelton2812]

Good video. I have ridden the Trace numerous times, and there is a lot of interesting history there.

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Enjoyed. Trace is fun and ya learn so much.

[@Cinebar2]

Enjoyable and fun!

[@jimweagant8920]

Thanks for the ride along and video

[@rhondalyn100]

Loved this! Cool music on the Old Trace... 🙂

[@davidbreen4727]

really neat. i to love history. i hated it in school, but after going to Turkey, and Europe, history popped!! now i like learning about the little things you don't learn in schools. Natchez Trace Trail is one of those snippets of history of America you don't hear enough about. great video. would be nice to see your cook set up, i am still in the practice zone.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Will do I’ll work on make a video on what we cook with

[@sandrarhea2328]

Great video Chris & Rich. You are so creative with your video’s. I sure enjoyed it. What a great adventure & such a cool place to explore.

[@edwinbrown3303]

Love to follow your path ✨ ❤ 🙏 💕

[@43wagonwheel]

Just a note. Changing the oil in your shocks makes them ride like new again. That is what all the youtubers say when they change their shock oil. Im going to do mine this fall.

[@Walts-Travel]

#1Let the adventure begin!! 🛵💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@eddcurry1245]

Great photography and music mix. Cool roads. Chin up wheels down.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Edd. Thanks from being with us every week. Cheers

[@cathyn1033]

Enjoyed your video on the trace very much. Will have to put that one on the list. You guys seem very relaxed. We are headed to the Windy 9 in SE Ohio next week. Ride safe.

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks! Another ride I must take! ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes do. And thanks Bernie for being here every week.

[@petekeener8943]

They had fans before electricity.........don't you remember those little Japanese hand fans we had as kids? LOL

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I agree, just using the parkway as a road to get to a destination is very boring. I get so sleepy. FYI, the blackbelt is much more visible during the winter months. Especially if the land has been plowed. I sure hope y'all didn't miss Te lah nay's wall near the Alabama/Tennessee line. It is an amazing stop. If you did miss it then check out my video of it on my channel. It's pretty amazing.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@ridingwithbigfoot4600]

Dryer sheets for the boots. One sheet per boot and each sheet will last about a week. One pack doesn't take up much room for travel.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Great tips

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

The Gordon House is about 15 miles from my home. Sorry I missed you. I am glad you enjoyed the NTP. I love it!

[@bogusmyleene6989]

Cool trip. Thanks for taking me along. Should have been on beamers though.

[@keithqueen3554]

Those dry bags are great travel companions .I got one from Walmart for 15 bucks .great purchase.

[@Bowlin01]

Bowlin01 0 seconds ago So cool, The Trace looks awesome. Especially loved the 360 camera work when you were riding on the trace itself. Congratulations to Chris on not over packing 😂😆😂

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@drkennedy611]

My wife and I rode the trace last April on our Can Am Spyder.We only rode about 100miles a day. We stopped at most all the stops and visited some of the towns along. We love it? And we missed the trace when we had to detour.

[@Titan500J]

About riding gear. Someone told me, Plan for the ride, Dress for the crash. Also I take cedar shoe trees. I have my social responsibilities 😁 Love your channel. Best

[@ottomatic7823]

Greetings from Kentucky .

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Greetings!

[@timlubbers2884]

Neat to see the trace in your videos ... I went done it right after the Georgia rally... Keep the rubber side down!! 🙏🙏

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

So much history we loved it.

[@bigalon3wheels]

The old world of America has some very interesting places with good historical information, Old world America is East of the Mississippi River, the New world America is the west or west of the same river and there is indeed many places of value and information as well.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks.

[@jameslovelace8958]

When you crossed over the Tenn-Tom waterway, just to the north is Bay Springs dam.. just to the west of the dam is Mackey’s Rec Area. My 3rd great uncles are buried there on the banks of Mackey Creek. Both fought in the Civil War with the 26th Mississippi Infanty. Capt James Files Gresham survived the war and went on to be a State Representative for Mississippi.. he his buried next to his brother who died in Russleville KY protecting President Jefferson Davis. President Davis ordered his body to be take back to Mackey’s Creek for his life saving sacrifice..

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the history.

[@tonimusgrave9530]

Have followed y’all for awhile now but especially this ride series. I’ve ridden the trace and y’all have shown me places I missed soooooo looks like another trip is in store. Love how y’all incorporate the history with the beautiful scenery and details of the camping…by the way, where did you get that long map? I need one…Never saw one of those before. Great video (as usual) 🏍❤️

[@jimmydarrellward8106]

I grew up in Houston ms. bout 45 min. Other side of tupelo ms.

[@stevenikitas8170]

You have the exact same size container of potato salad that I just bought at Aldi in my town. Wow. Cosmic.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤔👍

[@philbertgorrick2616]

Hi Chris...the most effective way to kill foot odor is to rub your toes with Vicks/eucalyptus rub...yes the same chest rub for colds and coughs....it kills foot odor and prevent nail and toe fungus (fungi) from between the toes....apply at bedtime and before shoeing in the mornings.....please say hi to Jim...and continue to enjoy the Big Ride on 2-Wheels....

[@joewolfone]

You passed right by my house in Natchez. I live a block off Main St.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍👍

[@peterlangfield5896]

I rode the Natchez in 2021, and unfortunately many things were closed. If you get the chance, get off the Parkway and stop off at 3 Girls Burgers & Fries in Centerville, TN. Hometown of Minnie Pearl. Good food, good stop. Also, another point of interest is Vicksburg for the USS Cairo, Ironclad warship.

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Hey Rich. Try wilbers ? .maybe MDB can hook u up ! On point

[@edholtgraver7771]

The Revzilla Get On ADV Fest just ended. I purchased a 40 liter Nelson Riggs dry bag and when I told the NR gentleman that I did so due to your positive reviews he made a short promo video that you may see. Hope it helps y’all.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Right on. Thanks Ed I saw something from Kyle ( Nelson Rigg) yes it does help. Thanks Again

[@markdallmann7887]

We have a group of friends in Nashville and The Tail of the Dragon this week. It would be cool if you could meet up with our Minnesota friends.

[@mikecole658]

So close to me. Would have loved to meet and greet!

[@larrycrouse]

I wish I had of video taped our adventures. I can't believe how similar you 2 are to me and dianne she was a new rider when we met in 05 never ever been on a bike let alone ride one now she is pushing a million kms

[@larrycrouse]

I suffered a stroke in 2019 so my riding days are over so enjoy this while you can. I'm only 62 so don't think it can't happen

[@raybrdjr]

CHRIS IS RIGHT, JUST RIDING IT GETS A LIL BORING WHICH IS WHAT WE DID BEING WE HAD LIMITED TIME TO RIDE IN A WEEKEND. I'D LOVE TO GO BACK IN THE FALL AND EXPERIENCE THE CHANGING OF THE LEAVES.

[@geriatricmotoadventures]

I love your videos and your apparent love for one another. In Oct. I will be traveling from Marietta, Ohio to CMA Iron Mountain in Mena. AR. On my trip home I want to stop in Hot Springs then take the Natchez Trail home. I will be traveling on a Honda GW trike, pulling a Kwik Kamp King camper. Are there any places on the Trace that I should avoid with a trike?

[@kellumreynolds6113]

Hello Love your videos. How do you hang that cooler on your left side saddlebag area?

[@randysmith1699]

The next time you’re at a Harley dealership, please let your wife demo a Softail Deluxe. I would love to know her opinion. I have picked up she is not a Harley fan. Bet she will be surprised. Thanks for a great videos.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

She is a fan. It’s all about riding positions for her

[@bigalon3wheels]

The roughest part to tent camping on a motorcycle (aside from where to put all the gear) is you usually are packing up everyday rain or shine.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we found it to easy this time around.

[@bradboustead1682]

If you get up early, you're packing a damp tent every day.

[@jameslovelace8958]

They hang tobacco upside down so the juices run into the leafs Which make it stronger and better flavored.

[@That_Paul_Guy]

Gotta love those Kevlar t-shirts. 🤣

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yep

[@Chevrolegs_25]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Hola Miguel

[@markdallmann7887]

Looks like a beautiful ride. B I t why is it called a trace rather than a road, trail or parkway?

[@24juan68]

Any plans on getting another Bushtec trailer?

[@MrBeltaine]

Nothing like waking up to two pair of water proof boots in the morning. Gack! I have seriously considered drilling holes in my Forma Adv boots. Who needs water proof in New Mexico? Travel on

[@chukhentcy5642]

Richard, I suggest touching base with Legends in Sturgis. I'm sure they would be thrilled to do a long term test with the type of riding you guys do! A sponsorship deal?? Can't hurt to ask, right?? Good Luck, as always!! 👍👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes that would be awesome but I have reached out to @ledgendsuspensions and they say they are not looking for any brand ambassadors.

[@chukhentcy5642]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Too bad! I think the type of riding you do would be right up Legends ally.

[@gertrude5924]

great vid, the water bottle holder on the Harley side bag what brand is it and how does it mount

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I’m cheap it’s just a bicycle water bottle holder. Mounted on that saddle bag.

[@1sailor217]

My neighbor insists, for camping, comparatively speaking, it's better to put my weight on the bike (which means camping on the ground).. better stability, braking, cornering, everything. I don't want to sleep on the ground and i want to bring along other comforts. I am almost certain i want to get the Mini Mate so that I would be towing the absolute least and that would assuredly be the easiest. You never complained about Ruby, but she was a far cry larger than a Mini Mate. I believe my neighbor is wrong. I know my Milwaukee Eight would not have any problem. My neighbor seems to think that trailer weight is the wurst thing in the world, bringing about so many handling and braking issues.

[@noregrets5221]

,time to check swing arm bushings and bearings

[@mikemichaels4315]

fyi. You can purchase vented boots for summer riding to keep your feet from smelling. I have a pair sold by Harley Davidson and they are my favorite boots of all the riding boots that I have ever owned.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤔 interesting

[@livewire4495]

Never had any success using those stock air shocks.😎

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes they are awful

[@jetwrench8261]

Hello, nice job on the Natchez Trace video as always. Sorry if I missed it in another video, but why did you two decide to go back to tent camping?

[@bradboustead1682]

Able to get by on lower expenses and more popular with viewers.

[@theadventurousrider]

So did ya'll recognize that the mile marker there around the gate in Nashvillie, TN, was 442? Wonder what happen to the other 2 miles? Also where was the part you could ride on? I missed that part when i rode it.

[@charlesyell6318]

The ceiling the these house were very high the windows were low. heat rises open the windows at the bottom and it created a draft.

[@craigoldsen1667]

I was surprised that you didn’t show the top of the Lewis monument at Grinder's Stand. It appears to be crookedly broken off which was intentionally done to signify Lewis's premature death.

[@sherrielong6795]

I tried to find Jubal Early's grave and I found the old church that he was buried at .I looked in the place that he was supposed to be buried at, but did not find it.

[@PJMCG19]

Chris, do you have the windshield extension because of helmet buffeting? Does it help?