White Sands, First Paws, and Iron Tail

Jess worries about trouble when crossing into the U.S. with a foreign dog, Moxie lands ‘first paws’ on American soil, and they start an “Iron Tail 1000”

★ Stay to the end for Jess’s episode recap and travel tips ★

Highlights

Crossing the US border at Juarez-El Paso, TX
‘Interrogated’ by the US Customs and Border Protection agent
‘First Paws’ land on American soil at a….Starbucks
Riding through Lincoln National Forest to Cloudcroft, NM
World’s largest pistachio at McGinn’s PistachioLand in Alamogordo, NM
Visiting White Sands National Monument
Visit to Sandia BMW in Albuquerque, NM
Starting the ‘Iron Tail 1000’ – 1000 miles in 24 hours

Credits

Jess’s Knotted Wristband donates 100% of proceeds to the Girl Up fundraiser.

Moxie and the GoRUFFLY Pack’s Gear:

K9 Moto Cockpit motorcycle dog carrier with K9 Moto Harness in Primrose Pink

Northern Lights Collar and Leash in Primrose Pink, Only Paw Prints Poop Bag Holder, Kibble to Go Bag, and TenderPaw TREKKER Bedroll in Wildflowers, Stow and Go Tote Bag, Mother Hucker Dog Fetch Toy

Get your GoRUFFLY Around the World merch here!

Intro music: “Morning Hike” by Lindsey Abraham from Epidemic Sound

Episode music from Epidemic Sound: “Kite Lines” by Mike Stringer, “American Breakdown” by April Moon, “Painted Cup” by Mike Parr, “Wait Up Sundown” by Arch Tremors, “Standing on Your Own” by Paper Twins,

Special thanks to:

Keith Pokorski for sharing the adventure with us!

Sandia BMW of New Mexico – https://www.sandiabmw.com/

New Mexico Biker Lawyer – https://www.roadrunnerlaw.com/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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