Most people overlook the backroads of North Dakota, but a Saturday ride from Williston to Mohall proved once again that this state is more than just a flyover. Riding two-up on our 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, we spent the day cruising Highway 85 and Highway 5 through small towns, open prairie, and underrated scenery that makes northwest North Dakota worth exploring. Sometimes the best rides don’t need a destination — just fuel in the tank and a direction to go.

We don’t sit still on vacation—but this trip to Jamaica changed that. From travel day chaos to beach days at Couples Negril, here’s what surprised us, what we’d do differently, and why we’d actually do it again.