Solo Trip

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:52 am

Ill be taking a solo motorcycle trip this summer. Ive narrowed it down to a couple of options.

If this were your trip which location would you be inclined to choose ?

The Badlands in South Dakota or Thunder Bay Ontario.

Badlands:

Rich in history

Spectacular & unique views

Paleontological resources

Badlands National Park

Mount Rushmore

Crazy Horse Monument

Wildlife/Bison,Eagles,Antelope,Snakes

Thunder Bay Ontario:

Scenic ride along the Lake Superior shore

Waterfalls

Pristine lakes & rivers

Wildlife/Deer,Elk,Moose,Eagles,Bear

Green lush forests

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:55 am

Nomad;750387 wrote: Ill be taking a solo motorcycle trip this summer. Ive narrowed it down to a couple of options.

If this were your trip which location would you be inclined to choose ?

The Badlands in South Dakota or Thunder Bat Ontario.

Badlands:

Rich in history

Spectacular & unique views

Paleontological resources

Badlands National Park

Mount Rushmore

Crazy Horse Monument

Wildlife/Bison,Eagles,Antelope,Snakes

Thunder Bay Ontario:

Scenic ride along the Lake Superior shore

Waterfalls

Pristine lakes & rivers

Wildlife/Deer,Elk,Moose,Eagles,Bear

Green lush forests

my friend took the badlands trip on his bike a few years ago, Nomad he raved endlessly about it, can't wait to go back. I would say do the badlands. I saw the pics they were amazing.

If all else fails I say a cross country tour to here, we got badlands (dinosaur badlands) mountains, rivers, waterfalls, elk, deer, moose, bear, minks, foxes, etc.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:55 am

South Dakota, more things to see-the dino digs, the monuments, the warmth of the Badlands as you cycle through them........................

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:58 am

I dont know them places but chose Badlands cos the name suits yer personality:)

you crazy son of a gun:wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:09 am

Wow, Nomad,

Both trips sound wonderful. But, I've always wanted to visit the badlands.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:09 am

I say the coastal trip. While both destinations are amazing, I'd say the trip north might have more along the way.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:13 am

Dunno. Theyre very different trips.

Just dunno.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:15 am

chonsigirl;750394 wrote: South Dakota, more things to see-the dino digs, the monuments, the warmth of the Badlands as you cycle through them........................

Up to 116 degrees warm. Thats a serious consideration.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:16 am

Nomad;750412 wrote: Up to 116 degrees warm. Thats a serious consideration.
Yup you're a cold-weather guy. It'll kill ya. Fly there in the spring or fall.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:38 pm

Nomad, I picked the Badlands too. But I did consider the heat factor. Please don't go in summer. I live in 110-120+ degree heat all summer and it wipes me out even though I've had 32 years of acclimation. When you go, bring plenty of water and be careful, ok??

ps: Either trip would be great. Those photos made it a tough call.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:40 pm

I say both! Do the northern route during the summer! Then do the Badlands route in the early fall.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:41 pm

Nomad;750412 wrote: Up to 116 degrees warm. Thats a serious consideration.

Yes, you are not a desert guy, if you can take the heat, go for it.

I used to go to school in temps like that.................

I miss the heat.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:28 pm

I vote Thunder Bay! Wow, I wanna go too! :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:36 pm

At least the vote results are clear. :yh_rotfl

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:04 am

Accountable;750637 wrote: At least the vote results are clear. :yh_rotfl

it is now!

I've been to SD, so that's my vote.

and does he bother to include Texas on there?? No! Tell him we're hurt! :yh_silent

suzycreamcheese · Post by **suzycreamcheese** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:08 am

oh my gosh they both look wonderful.

have you read Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance?

Post by **spot** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:28 am

I can't see there's a contest at all. The lakeside's flat, South Dakota is far more interesting.

Off you go mate, take a camera to show us what you find and some spare water just in case.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:34 am

I've been to the badlands....but of course I was a child...I do remember going to see Crazy horse and the miles and miles of dirt!:wah: This was in the mid 70's but by the pictures you posted, looks the same to me as when I was a child.

I definately would say take the South Dakota trip, but definately in early spring or fall.....Please take pictures, I'm sure it will be great!:-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:26 am

I recommend the Badlands.

It's nice that you could still travel through Canada without a passport but I think you'll be shocked at how much more it will cost you for daily expenses... and that's in Canadian dollars! ( :yh_giggle ) Of all the places I've been in Canada nothing compares to BC. Ontario is mostly an industrial province.

Aside from that, you should see as much of your own country as you can when you have the chances.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:30 am

My only recommendation is to stay out of the states that have capital punishment..:wah:

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:29 pm

That lakeside road looks truly amazing - having done some of the Loch runs up in Scotland I can recommend it.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:45 pm

Bryn Mawr;755449 wrote: That lakeside road looks truly amazing - having done some of the Loch runs up in Scotland I can recommend it.

Ill bet Scotland is riding heaven !

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:54 pm

Nomad;755620 wrote: Ill bet Scotland is riding heaven !

Magnificent - mind you, on one trip one of the lads broke down in the Gorbals one evening and we had the Police panicking by suggesting we find a bike shop and wait till it opened in the morning.

Out they said - get out now and here's a rope to tow him with.

We got - as you might imagine.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:34 pm

Bryn Mawr;755625 wrote: Magnificent - mind you, on one trip one of the lads broke down in the Gorbals one evening and we had the Police panicking by suggesting we find a bike shop and wait till it opened in the morning.

Out they said - get out now and here's a rope to tow him with.

We got - as you might imagine.

Is Gorbal slang for satans hell ?

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:17 am

Nomad;755638 wrote: Is Gorbal slang for satans hell ?

The Gorbals was a notorious area of tenement slums in Glasgow - "Throughout the 1980s the Gorbals was often referred to as the most dangerous place in the UK, as street gangs and casual violence were rife. The common weapon of choice amongst teenagers was a machete.". Thankfully, it is now much improved.

drumbunny1 · Post by **drumbunny1** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:38 am

South Dakota by far!!! You should really try to get to Sturgis in your travels, my boyfriend is from South Dakota and he's been to Sturgis before, we're actually trying to plan this summer a trip over there....I heard its a totally far out trip!!!

suzycreamcheese · Post by **suzycreamcheese** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:29 am

Bryn Mawr;755625 wrote: Magnificent - mind you, on one trip one of the lads broke down in the Gorbals one evening and we had the Police panicking by suggesting we find a bike shop and wait till it opened in the morning.

Out they said - get out now and here's a rope to tow him with.

We got - as you might imagine.

:wah:

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:58 am

wow both really really hard to choose they both look amazing

I love the look of those winding roads on badlands

and they idea of the moose, bears and the green lushness of the Ontario,

can't you do both of them?

and can i come? :-3

Please

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:43 pm

Wellllll did you decide yet???

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:14 pm

yeah which ones is it to be

ilona17 · Post by **ilona17** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:26 pm

I think B, It looks really nice.

& Wow I love motor bikes

Hope you have a good time when you go.