Filmed January 22nd 2020 Mike Pierce P.O.Box 2443 Granby CO 80446
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@kellandreader4 жыл бұрын
The sculpture is named the "Tree of Utah". It was built in the 1980's and dedicated in 1986 by Swedish artist Karl Momen. It is owned by the State of Utah. Keep the vids coming MMM!! I've driven several of the roads you've posted, especially in the Navajo rez. Great to see them again!
@macspud284 жыл бұрын
Momen donated the sculpture to the State of Utah.
@Sandman2534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that information. I have wondered what that was as I have seen it a sim I play (ATS).
@MrTommy0014 жыл бұрын
Years ago there was NO fence around the "tree". I stopped and took pictures from all sides. There are cement balls on the ground that look like they fell and cracked open (though that obviously isn't why they are there). Some guy with a VW was sitting in one of them like he wanted to take a nap. Stuff like this is why there is a fence around it now!
@dave66954 жыл бұрын
Found your channel a few months ago. Have really enjoyed it. I am sole care giver for my 95 yr. old father and rarely sleep at night. Your channel has helped me pass more than a few sleepless hours. You have helped me see parts of America I know I'll never see on my own. Thanks for the videos, the entertainment and the things learned.
@foxiedogitchypaws71414 жыл бұрын
Dave, take care of you. You are one of many caregiver's who don't hear enough"Thank you's" but I'm sure you father very much appreciate the care and love you have for him. So take care of the care giver!
@georgewashington9384 жыл бұрын
I'm from the east, drove that on vacation a couple of years ago. The Bonneville area was stunning. I love driving those open roads.
@kerryjacobson54654 жыл бұрын
Ahh, Wendover, my go to place to play. Have also explored the area in my 4x4 truck. You'd be surprised what's out there. Been up Parley's a couple hundred times, too!
@ridingshotgun12514 жыл бұрын
I bet.. would love to 4x round the area.. ☮️
@kennyc3884 жыл бұрын
Mr. Mike, my dog Angus and I were relaxing in the dining room so I whipped myself up a big cup of cowboy coffee with a double shot of Jack and we both thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Keep 'em 'rollin Mountain Man !!!
@Mark-in5yw Жыл бұрын
Alright! Drinking and driving!! Cowboy up.. 🥴
@Acadian.FrenchFry4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! Perfect when I'm stuck at home and need to get out!
@johnjenkins65474 жыл бұрын
Been 50 years since I drove that highway between Wendover and Salt lake city. Brought back a lot of memories! And 20 years since I drove Parley's canyon up to Evanston and further east. Thankyou!
@cookiemonster16384 жыл бұрын
Last time I was out was about 20 years ago.
@meemee48larue224 жыл бұрын
OMG......those mountains are AWESOME. 😀👍❤
@paulk16524 жыл бұрын
An inversion is when the warm air above traps the cold air below.
@richardgrumpywelsh24852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing,, My Dad worked in the mines at Park City for 35 years, He had all oof his sons me included workingthere also, I have traveled over Parleys summet lots of times, The old D & RG railroad went over the hill from SLC to park City, the water tower was about half way up the hill.
@juanpulido51914 жыл бұрын
Buenos dias vivo en Zapotlanejo, Jalisco Mexico y a fin de mes voy de visita con mi madre en Salt Lake City, ojala y pudiera saludarte me recuerdas mucho a mi padre que toda su vida fue conductor de autobuses de pasajeros siempre que puedo veo tus videos, saludos y cuidate mucho
@lynnbowen88423 жыл бұрын
Love your channel makes me think I'm on vacation all the time in that beautiful country, the wide open spaces.
@johnpapineau70104 жыл бұрын
Mountain man, I believe the inversion is when the atmosphere above is colder than the smoggy air below. It doesn’t allow the smoggy air to rise. So it takes a windy weather pattern to blow the smog out of the valley. Maybe I’m right, maybe I’m wrong... I spent a few winters in this area, and that’s what I remember it took to clear things up. I lived at the top of parleys summit. Got to know the handle of my snow shovel real well!😜 “PEACE”
@fatlarry11844 жыл бұрын
Years ago there was only the State Line Casino at the border. Dispatcher always reminded us not to call with a "breakdown" or request for money once we hit Nevada. LOLOL.
@Analyticalinadream4 жыл бұрын
The Mountains are so beautiful! I really need a vacation. Love your videos.
@donpollard94604 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Country & Western Music ... A while ago, at a local servo/truck stop just east of Wagga NSW Australia, I came across three young lads in thew cab of a brand spanking new Toyota Land Cruiser. The tray was bare and C&W was playing in the cab. I said to the driver that if he played the music backwards, he would get his dog, his girl, and his ute back. Well ... he turned up the volume and they all got most irate! I reckon that's the closest that I have ever come to being beaten up by C&W enhusiasts!
@melsyn74 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say you have the best trucking videos on the net . no music just hearing the sounds of the road and great comentary. Thanks for the rides.well enjoyed.
@jafo7664 жыл бұрын
HERE HERE
@Linda24 жыл бұрын
Same here. No others do it for me
@vanlifenomadfirekeeper4 жыл бұрын
Drove that stretch hundreds of times. Still love getting the miles.
@jackball42013 жыл бұрын
Hey there everybody, the first time i drove down Parleys Summit i thought how do the trucks keep from losing it all and crashing at the bottom. That's before i realized how effective jakes were. Thanks Mike for showing us who don't know how all that works. Good education. See ya
@cookiemonster16384 жыл бұрын
The scenery is bringing back sweet memories. Thank you for the great videos.
@sandypoland91414 жыл бұрын
I’m retired now,but the salt flats brings back memories,,just a flat road.
@christinerosenquist76574 жыл бұрын
I have drove that road a few times. When you made the turn to I 80 you passed by my house. I could have almost thrown a snowball at you LOL. Thanks for the video.
@ridingshotgun12514 жыл бұрын
So your at the 15 & the 80?.
@christinerosenquist76574 жыл бұрын
Riding Shotgun. A little further up the hill.
@davidtosh72004 жыл бұрын
Freightliner Cascadia now have one piece windshield for a commercial vehicle. So does some Mack trucks for 2020 model year, such as Anthem and Pinnacle models.
@50buttfish4 жыл бұрын
I-80 across the Salt Flats has changed; it used to be STRAIGHT, 50 miles. You could see cars coming from the other direction, but it would take 10-20 minutes to pass. Now, they have a "chicane", due to the many, many accidents (from highway hypnosis). It's about half way across.
@ridingshotgun12514 жыл бұрын
It's always wet now also..
@karenecurran78954 жыл бұрын
What is chicane?
@billy21822 жыл бұрын
A slight curve then back to a straight line. There is some federal regulation that says an interstate has to have a curve in it every x miles to break up the monotony. The longest straight line I remember is on the Pa Turnpike at about 22 miles. I think it was constructed before the regulation came into effect.
@joannford58602 жыл бұрын
Nice be able to ride alone with you in the evening. Nice that you explain what your your seeing.
@DLRyoung4 жыл бұрын
It’s great to ride along. Thanks for that! When you were talking about the “Inversion, this is what it means “ air temperature decreases with an increase in altitude. During an inversion, warmer air is held above cooler air; the normal temperature profile with altitude is inverted
@dottiehildebrand31234 жыл бұрын
I'd think it's artish. Don't sleep at the wheel. Causes fatalities. Lol another good looking part of the country. Thank you for taking me along. God Bless you and your family. Safe travels. How about headed to the snow. The snow videos are the best. Simply because you got the skills. ♥️🇺🇸💕🚛🚚✌️
@buffalogal91354 жыл бұрын
Loved your video. I used to travel alot and always loved seeing the terrain, now I can't anymore and this is absolutely the next best thing. Thanks so much.
@davidellis51414 жыл бұрын
Great to drive in the 🇺🇸 ! So much to 👀 !
@22640cal4 жыл бұрын
Hey alright! I know this route very well... many hungover trips from Wendover to Salt Lake lol
@ahwatukeeazdoctor57894 жыл бұрын
I love that your always out west. The west is the best!
@NapierNimbus4 жыл бұрын
Great drive and contrasts of driving conditions and scenery. Perfect.
@foxiedogitchypaws71414 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@mobiltec4 жыл бұрын
I flew hang gliders and jumped out of airplanes for 35 years. I have a lot of jumps out of ultra lights and balloons. The salt flats would be a great place to learn to fly.
@parsons5854 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the ride again through the salt lakes area on 80! Rode that about 8 years ago going up to the park where the east to west railroads met! Nice trip! Enjoy riding with you! Good to ride with a common sense conservative
@gregfrommotown90824 жыл бұрын
Drove from Waterford, MI I80 to SanFransico, CA down the coast hwy 1 to Santa Monica, CA I 15 / I70 back to MI for my honeymoon...nothing like the west, one must see it to understand.
@ridingshotgun12514 жыл бұрын
Agreed..
@PeckerWoodie4 жыл бұрын
Hey my buddy and I went through there last week to go to trucking school in Utah!
@phillipbailey62284 жыл бұрын
Its art it was there in the early 90s when I drove through there a lot the only thing out there and if I remember right it was out there in 82 when I was learning to drive a big truck a long time ago anyways mountain man Mike thanks for the ride along. Be safe out there in America
@bigdog88914 жыл бұрын
The air inversion in SLC in the winter is caused by the colder ground air being trapped by the warmer, higher altitude air. What you are seeing with the low clouds/fog is the pollution of the valley. If you go up to the ski areas in Little Cotton Wood Canyon, Snowbird/Alta, you can see the top of the inversion. HTH
@robertjonasson25274 жыл бұрын
I just drove this 10 days ago in my Dodge Dakota.I drove from Paso Robles,California t o Austin,Minnestota my new home.
@paulmadkow91434 жыл бұрын
My sister lives in Park City. Been on that road many many times. Miss it there.
@johntrevor72814 жыл бұрын
In the uk and Europe your speed must not exceed 60 mph In my 80s so spend a lot of time riding with ya pal great video's I think there the best there is love ya chatter.
@oldlady62294 жыл бұрын
I see someone answered you about The Tree of Utah. I am not sure if we saw this on either one of our trips. We did see "Enchanted Highway" near Gladstone, ND on highway 94. We did stop and took pics as it was just beautiful with the sunset. We saw "Deer Crossing" and "Geese in Flight". There may have been 1 or two also. In 2009 we went on the Salt Flats with his brand new Silver metallic gray Corvette. We stopped to take pictures on the sand near this little hills you past on the right. People were racing or doing something nearer to the hills. When we left we saw some young guys pulled up near the gas station somewhere there. My husband took off down the road and did 171. He tells everyone he did it on the Salt Lake but no it was on the road that he opened it up. My husband is a bit of a show off. Being this was his 3rd Corvette and one of the others he took to Laguna Secca in Monterey. This was prior to us being together. We did take this 2009 after this trip as an invitation from the plant in Bowling Green. We road around the track with other Corvettes prior to the Indy race....and of course he and others opened it up. That was enough speed for me. I am so glad he doesn't have it anymore. I try to drive it once, but it had 6 speeds. I was familiar with the H for a 4 speed. I didn't feel comfortable so that was all I drove it. I hate the traffic in Salt Lake City. On this trip we stopped in to visit my nephew, his wife and daughter. We spent the night but I guess we time it right as we hit tons of traffic leaving. I was so glad to get back into the nice open roads.
@shaunganley3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating to find out the mileage from Denver to SLC is the same either way. Wow.
@samdillsaver76764 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen those fatigued driving signs anywhere else but Utah. Actually pretty cool
@waynefoster69644 жыл бұрын
It was probably a cell site. There is a church about 5 miles away from us which has a large free standing cross which is a cell site.
@elliswoodall4074 жыл бұрын
IT'S CALLED THE METAPHOR TREE, IT'S SCULPTURED. I WANT TO GO TO THE BOONEVILLE SALT FLATS SOMEDAY.
@hafizmasoud4 жыл бұрын
Great & Clear Video ... Thanks
@philglover29734 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike stay safe out there bud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 peace
@keylimepie2104 жыл бұрын
I drove from Logan UT to Bear lake once long ago and it was amazing.
@keithcope81134 жыл бұрын
Sometimes when im riding along with you there i get to feeling kinda homesick for driving. Lol but no more for this old fart too much wrong with me now lol. Always liked that trip tho. Stay safe buddy
@vernwallen42464 жыл бұрын
Just a comment on alcohol in UT.Back in the day(mid-80's)i was waiting on a flight at SLC airport.went into a bar and ask for whisky on the rocks.The server directed me too a liquor store across the aisle i had too purchase my booze there(airplane bottles)bring it back too the bar and let them mix it for me for a fee.Now figure that one out.😂😂😂
@wayned18074 жыл бұрын
Not that way anymore. It's just like most other states now except they lowered the blood alcohol limit form .08 to .05.
@dmcorrigan4 жыл бұрын
Wendover UT had the Army Air force base in1944 where they modified B29s to drop the Bomb.
@redhead58764 жыл бұрын
My god this is beautiful and clear Thank you I feel like I’m riding with you lol i’d have to make to many bathroom breaks lol I’m to old to ride acrossed all them states wow upper Midwest
@ewingyoung44094 жыл бұрын
Bonneville Speed Weeks is a great thing to see. Speaking of flying check out Trent Palmer on KZbin. Short takeoff and landing light aircraft.
@butterworth2354 жыл бұрын
My dream since I was young was to own an ultralight. I even had a name for it. Pegasus. I wanted to fly it across the United States. I don't think anyone ever has, you have to do a special route to go around mountains because you can fly them very high up. Its funny you mentioned them. I have never forgot about owning one.
@alexs31874 жыл бұрын
The winds can get pretty strong above those mountains.
@tommotta72224 жыл бұрын
Don't know if anyone has commented on that thing on mile marker 26, but it's called "Tree of Utah".
@roaddog75424 жыл бұрын
2/6/2020 Not a good time to be on the 70 in CO unless snow and stranded is your thing.
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mountain Man Mike !!
@Linda24 жыл бұрын
Just loved the ride as usual I always feel relaxed and put the day behind me. As you know we had major bushfires in Australia. Now we are having flood rain. We need it. Thanks our Mountain Man. When are your t.shirts going to be ready? Really looking forward to buying one. ✌
@jimellison33584 жыл бұрын
That section of 80 from the Nevada line to Salt Lake City Hass to be one of the most boring highways in the US
@22640cal4 жыл бұрын
It sure is! many of hungover drives on that stretch of road lol
@cipreanosolis35454 жыл бұрын
Not if you are going 142 miles per hour on 2006 Harley -- Davidson Night Rod.
@MaryB-ps8lg4 жыл бұрын
No, the most boring stretch of road is Hiwy 80 eastbound in Wyoming!!!!!
@tomgray61234 жыл бұрын
Cipreano Solis ah haa So your the guy. We been after you !
@lisag64 жыл бұрын
I love that drive. The salt flats. The wide open vistas. Nothing to stop the eye. Breathing room for this city girl. Breathe deep. Love it.
@charleshanna31234 жыл бұрын
Thank Mike For Sharing A AWESOME VIDEO
@paulvonauth72544 жыл бұрын
Nice video Mike, those "Tesla's" are quick!!!, amazing to be honest when you view them at the track...thanks.
@usandthemx4 жыл бұрын
"...this is the area where the military trains...not choo choo" That's it, I gotta go for F'n EVER!
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
Let's see... I've been to see : Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith. Kiss, Styx. George Jones, Conway Twitty, Houston Symphony . Humm... Others too. 4 Him, Jonathan Pierce, George Michael. I used to get around well. Now though my sister takes me out . To the store mostly. I love this ride Shotgun, grateful thanks to ya.
@fredsmith22994 жыл бұрын
When+ i drove the salt flats in 1990s I saw a mirage in that the car about 1/2 mile in front of me disappeared for a bit .... wow ...
@dimitriosfromgreece42274 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Brother ❤😍 love from Sweden
@jbb52664 жыл бұрын
Its called the "Tree of Utah" they say it was a project in the 80s by some swedish group... Can someone explain why he didn't have to stop at the place in the beginning? And also what was beeping in relation to?
@peterscheffer35784 жыл бұрын
87 feet tall.
@harleyhawk79594 жыл бұрын
if you are asking about his rig coming into Utah's port of entry? His rig has a transponder installed the beeping was acknowledging they read it and was ok to pass
@jbb52664 жыл бұрын
@@harleyhawk7959 thank you!
@harleyhawk79594 жыл бұрын
yeepers
@buffalogal91354 жыл бұрын
@@harleyhawk7959 Thanks, I was wondering that too.
@lilsart3 жыл бұрын
Metaphor: The Tree of Utah, sometimes called the Tree of Life, is an 87-foot-tall (27 m) sculpture that was created by the Swedish Artist Karl Momen in the 1980’s and dedicated in 1986. (Google) Hope this helps!!!
@otherbrother34 жыл бұрын
People in this area hate to change lanes. They'll wait until the last second to move over. It's like they're stubborn and think it's up to you to stay out of their way, even if you got there first.
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
Whoa.... Checkin out those mountains on the horizon at exit 125.
@pauldudly4 жыл бұрын
towering metal "tree" sculpture that's the only vertical thing for hours along I-80's path through the white desert of the Bonneville Salt Flats. ... the Tree of Utah. Wendover, ... North side of I-80 mile marker 26
@rprovenza95954 жыл бұрын
Metaphor, the Tree of Utah, Wendover, Utah
@cowboytroy38404 жыл бұрын
Great weather
@littlesnowcreek4 жыл бұрын
Oh Mike don't stop at the lakes you see... I know it looks great.... but these lakes are sewer lakes.. just for your information.. on Hwy 78... they are called cesspools... build especially for sewer recycling ....LOL...
@MV-ns9le4 жыл бұрын
Miss my drives to SLC. Its been a few years. Would like to take the drive this year
@JT-py9lv4 жыл бұрын
Drove that stretch of freeway everyday for 3 years.
@pinkywilliams80634 жыл бұрын
And I thought east Colorado or west Texas was flat and boring. West Utah Interstate 80 has them beat. I was helping you watch all them vehicles..lol we think alike...My eyes are always very tire after a long drive.... Mtns were beautiful Thanks I enjoy riding shotgun with you
@birdhunter27544 жыл бұрын
Its a long ass ride on a Harley. Ben there done that. Hell of alot better with you. Enjoyed this ride
@docholiday10344 жыл бұрын
Yes it is....ran thru there last year from new england.....new bike now has 31k on it 😂
@stephentrousdale91604 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy just wanted to let you know that I passed my road test and now I have my cdl license
@God.bless.America.forever4 жыл бұрын
The tree of Utah is what its called created by a Swedish artist Karl Momen. It is 87 feet tall.
@chiefwahoo11964 жыл бұрын
I love that old Kenworth at 45:50.
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
What !!!! 80 mph...? Humm...Maybe...Maybe not. Thank you. I'm enjoying the scenery. Ride on Shotgun.,
@cookiemonster16384 жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure if I read I that right.
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
@@cookiemonster1638 - Hi cookie monster. --> I have never before seen an 80 mph speed limit sign . I'm okay with that . I was just like Wowed..
@kennyc3884 жыл бұрын
Damn, if I was on that stretch of road I would be passed by every single vehicle, even bicycles and skateboards!!! LOL
@iamme68464 жыл бұрын
@@kennyc388 - I know ...Me 2 ... Beautiful...
@txmom11224 жыл бұрын
look at those mountains
@timb80754 жыл бұрын
What is the make and model of the dash cam you used on the trip? Nice footage!
@violetking86474 жыл бұрын
Be safe ..on the road...
@Shykiddoable4 жыл бұрын
Love riding shotgun and I love that I get to see parts of this country I may never have the opportunity to visit, thank you. I have a question, what type of camera and tripod do you have? I notice when your going around a curve, say to the right your camera moves to the left and to the right when you go left then centers on straight ways? Anyway thanks for any information you can share.
@fatlarry11844 жыл бұрын
First trip westbound (1976) over Parley, grossing 75, no Jake....smoked my trailer brakes all the way down. Kinda scary cause back then I-80 ended at a stop light in SLC, wasn't built thru yet. Drivers going eastbound were always pulling on the shoulder to keep from overheating their engines. Finally learned to take 80 to 84 thru Devil's Slide to Ogden and down 15 back into 80 in town. A bit longer but very scenic and no scary hills!
@thoughtsonpaper23 жыл бұрын
That's what I was paying attention to when he was driving up the mountain. I was looking at the other side going down... down mountain freeways give me major anxiety. Good to know there's an alternate route.
@trh68054 жыл бұрын
Utah has some of the worst drivers I have ever experienced. I use to be one of them.. :) until the house prices and taxes motivated me to move outside the state . Keep up the great channel!!
@DrGaryGreen4 жыл бұрын
Driven that so many times.
@deuffage4 жыл бұрын
I'll bet that thing on the side of the road was a set of microwave relays
@fumanchu97704 жыл бұрын
RIP NEIL PEART
@imanutnur74 жыл бұрын
There should be an app or something that displays the angle of rising or descent that would give us that is riding shotgun
@joesphbest31204 жыл бұрын
The TREE OF UTAH m marker 26
@sunnyray20484 жыл бұрын
SWEET🍭🌞🌲🌲
@patrickburgmeier79024 жыл бұрын
I think a 45 second mile is 90 mph Mike. 60 second mile is 60 mph. 30 second mile is 120 mph so the average between the 2 is 90 at 45 seconds. 80 mph is roughly 45.5 seconds per mile
@wschmrdr4 жыл бұрын
3600 seconds in an hour; 80 miles in an hour. 3600/80 = 360/8 = 90/2 = 45/1, so one mile is 45 seconds. 90 MPH would be 40 seconds.
@patrickburgmeier79024 жыл бұрын
60 mph is 60seconds a mile. 120mph is 30sec a mile. 60+120=180÷2=90mph 60sec+30sec=90sec÷2=45sec
@wschmrdr4 жыл бұрын
Rate i.e. Speed = Distance / Time. It is not a linear ratio; it is hyperbolic, where as you approach 0 on each axis (time and rate), the other approaches infinity. Your approach to the problem is utterly incorrect.
@billy21822 жыл бұрын
80 mph is 1.333 mpm. 117.30 feet per second.
@OldDunollieman4 жыл бұрын
I've worked in Saudi, Jordan and other ME countries and you can drink all you want if you're a member of the elite, average guy in the street will be flogged but if you're royalty no problem. Our company imported booze but we could only drink it on the premises.
@williambazil86874 жыл бұрын
Curious as to what camera and audio setup you use...
@pauljustin94014 жыл бұрын
Back in the day 3.2 beer also known as near beer
@littlesnowcreek4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike... saw where you were just a few miles from where I live ... so you said you liked hwy
@littlesnowcreek4 жыл бұрын
well ... you liked hwy 78 interstate 22.. thru.. Mississippi.... next time take the scenic hwy 5 at Hickory Flat to the left it ends up at Hwy 72... which can take you to Interstate 40 eventually... great drive.. you will love scenic hwy... 5.. 40 goes over the Mississippi... River...at Memphis.. next to the pyramid.. that is also a great drive... so if you ever have a chance this is a great drive.. I live on hwy 5 just outside of Ashland MS... and drive the scenic drive all the time.. take care..
@littlesnowcreek4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Hickory Flat to the right... ends up at Hwy 72... take care..and be careful...