Mark Twain Ntl Forest 'n' Ozark Ntl Park - Page 2

The Fist · 05-29-2003, 08:27 AM

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Said Dakar 650:
Great pics
but.................
Budweiser

glad you guys had a good ride
thats a fun area , if you enjoyed that you might try the Shawnee national forest in Southern or
check out the route from Tower HIll State Park in Iowa on the Wisconsin river head West along th river bluff, either side ......... picking roads at random...... go West towards Prarie du Chien...... then North wandering between WI 35 and 27 nice country
I thought doctor Tom and the Mad plumber were going to MO?

Hey, nuthin' wrong with the King of Beers...

S. Illinois sounds awesome...I think we might be headed up toward Wisconsin pretty soon (Black River Falls or something)...you should go with us...

As far as the mad plumber and the doctor are concerned, they had to bail on this trip....Tom's medical partner who usually covers for him during trips had a family emergency and Tom had to stay home (which meant the same for Bob)

I have to say that camping is way better than staying in hotels (which Tom and Bob prefer) so the trip was just fine without them...

You have to come with us next time...We're thinking Wisconsin in a few weeks, just for the weekend...

RagsKLR650 · 05-29-2003, 08:48 AM

I'm off to Tampa next weekend and have to spend some time mending my relationship this weekend following a series of motorcycle trips...I'd be all for Black River Falls in three weeks - we've got to come up with a tag for Duncan with his new (old) 1984XL650 as he will join us...
Rags

BTW - Budwiser truly is the King of Beers

sherpa · 05-29-2003, 08:57 AM

That Ozark Isle Campsite looks awesome...I am putting that area down as a must see on the return leg of a cross country trip I am planning for October...thanks for the great ride report.

RagsKLR650 · 05-29-2003, 10:06 AM

You will be happy you did so...it's magical.

Rags

The Fist · 05-29-2003, 04:27 PM

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Said sherpa:
That Ozark Isle Campsite looks awesome...I am putting that area down as a must see on the return leg of a cross country trip I am planning for October...thanks for the great ride report.

Great idea....I have to say that you should scope out each campsite....When you get the camping area, go to the spots that are to your right (the road comes to a "y" and areas A and B (or something) are to the left, and the money spots being C or D are to the right)...We camped in the second campground on the right side of the "Y"...

Its either "C" or "D"...RagsKLR might remember....

I recommend this because despite the large amount of water surrounding the campground, only limited sites offer water views/access....Most of them are in the woods, away from the water (I know, it doesnt make much sense).

Lemme know if I can clarify this at all....

Nemo · 05-29-2003, 05:16 PM

You're talking about the Enduraid near Black River Falls, right? That's in about 3 weeks, and I'm gonna be there. Any other time you want to head for southwestern Wisconsin/Northeast Iowa let me know and I'll maybe meet up with you. I don't think there's a whole lot of dirt or gravel in the southern part of Wisconsin, but I haven't explored much of it yet. Good paved twisties, though.

RagsKLR650 · 05-29-2003, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Said The Fist:
Great idea....I have to say that you should scope out each campsite....When you get the camping area, go to the spots that are to your right (the road comes to a "y" and areas A and B (or something) are to the left, and the money spots being C or D are to the right)...We camped in the second campground on the right side of the "Y"...

Its either "C" or "D"...RagsKLR might remember....

I recommend this because despite the large amount of water surrounding the campground, only limited sites offer water views/access....Most of them are in the woods, away from the water (I know, it doesnt make much sense).

Lemme know if I can clarify this at all....

D for sure...

Rags

MooreRon · 10-14-2004, 01:12 PM

Fist,

Great trip report!

Would you say there is enough off-road riding to spend a day or two w/o getting on too much pavement? I'm wanting to haul my KTM 525 up there for the dirt, and although it's street legal, I don't want to spend a lot of time on the pavement.

Thanks...

Tiras · 10-14-2004, 02:24 PM

Sweet pics man.

Looks like you guys had a great time. The pics are all so good it's hard to pick a favorite, but I think the one with both bikes on their sides is just awesome. Post more if you got'em!

AirForce · 10-14-2004, 06:12 PM

RagsKLR and Fist,
I don't know whether to say "Good on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads (Rolla and surrounding countryside) or "Piss on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads. Either way, nice pics and good ride rep.
I'm currently still in Alaska (balmy at 19Âº and snowy) but headed to MO in a week to retire to the farm. I don't know just how many ride reports I'll post as the Ozarks should remain a closely held secret.

MooreRon · 10-14-2004, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AirForce

RagsKLR and Fist,
I don't know whether to say "Good on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads (Rolla and surrounding countryside) or "Piss on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads. Either way, nice pics and good ride rep.
I'm currently still in Alaska (balmy at 19Âº and snowy) but headed to MO in a week to retire to the farm. I don't know just how many ride reports I'll post as the Ozarks should remain a closely held secret.

How about some guided tours. We may even chip in to the retirement fund!

AirForce · 10-14-2004, 09:24 PM

Next season, I'll be postin' reports on my favorite roads (Hwy 17 from Lebanon to Houston included along with all those tasty roads from St James to Elephant Rocks etc. I just have to get back and get the house and Garage Mahal set up.

Slaniac · 10-14-2004, 10:17 PM

Nice!

Curvy · 10-15-2004, 04:21 AM

It looks like a most excellent place for a adventure riders rallye to me.

norton73 · 10-15-2004, 05:06 AM

cool report, I'm starting to get exited about moving to the south. I thought west by god virginia was the only place with good roads. Now I'm getting ideas for where I need to explore. Where was the waterfall pic taken? Was there any other rapids/whitewater on that stream? As a paddler, I am also trying to find places to kayak.

BTW, is there some way to save threads, I'd like to be able to save this thread for future referance. I could cut and paste the address to a word doc or something and save it as a list on my harddrive, just wondering if there's some other way that I havn't found.

05-29-2003, 08:48 AM	#17
RagsKLR650 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Oddometer: 92	I'm off to Tampa next weekend and have to spend some time mending my relationship this weekend following a series of motorcycle trips...I'd be all for Black River Falls in three weeks - we've got to come up with a tag for Duncan with his new (old) 1984XL650 as he will join us... Rags BTW - Budwiser truly is the King of Beers __________________ You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me. -Walter Sobchak

05-29-2003, 08:57 AM	#18
sherpa ...Robert Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Oddometer: 3,175	That Ozark Isle Campsite looks awesome...I am putting that area down as a must see on the return leg of a cross country trip I am planning for October...thanks for the great ride report. __________________ Trebor Home Inspections 05 640 Adventure 08 KTM 250 XCFW I'd trade all my motorcycles for one Flying Dragon.

05-29-2003, 10:06 AM	#19
RagsKLR650 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Oddometer: 92	You will be happy you did so...it's magical. Rags __________________ You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me. -Walter Sobchak

10-14-2004, 06:12 PM	#25
AirForce Abbey Normal Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Out in the fields, Rolla MO Oddometer: 572	RagsKLR and Fist, I don't know whether to say "Good on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads (Rolla and surrounding countryside) or "Piss on ya!" for telling other riders about the southern Missouri roads. Either way, nice pics and good ride rep. I'm currently still in Alaska (balmy at 19Âº and snowy) but headed to MO in a week to retire to the farm. I don't know just how many ride reports I'll post as the Ozarks should remain a closely held secret. __________________ "You're never too old to rock and roll if you're too young to die" --------------------------------- 08 R1200GS 1982 Yamaha XJ650RJ (Seca) 1989 Honda GB600.

10-14-2004, 09:24 PM	#27
AirForce Abbey Normal Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Out in the fields, Rolla MO Oddometer: 572	Next season, I'll be postin' reports on my favorite roads (Hwy 17 from Lebanon to Houston included along with all those tasty roads from St James to Elephant Rocks etc. I just have to get back and get the house and Garage Mahal set up. __________________ "You're never too old to rock and roll if you're too young to die" --------------------------------- 08 R1200GS 1982 Yamaha XJ650RJ (Seca) 1989 Honda GB600.

05-29-2003, 05:16 PM	#21
Nemo Adventurer Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota Oddometer: 73	You're talking about the Enduraid near Black River Falls, right? That's in about 3 weeks, and I'm gonna be there. Any other time you want to head for southwestern Wisconsin/Northeast Iowa let me know and I'll maybe meet up with you. I don't think there's a whole lot of dirt or gravel in the southern part of Wisconsin, but I haven't explored much of it yet. Good paved twisties, though.

10-14-2004, 01:12 PM	#23
MooreRon Banned Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Tejas Del Norte Oddometer: 3,274	Fist, Great trip report! Would you say there is enough off-road riding to spend a day or two w/o getting on too much pavement? I'm wanting to haul my KTM 525 up there for the dirt, and although it's street legal, I don't want to spend a lot of time on the pavement. Thanks...

10-14-2004, 02:24 PM	#24
Tiras Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Medford, Oregon Oddometer: 670	Sweet pics man. Looks like you guys had a great time. The pics are all so good it's hard to pick a favorite, but I think the one with both bikes on their sides is just awesome. Post more if you got'em!

10-14-2004, 10:17 PM	#28
Slaniac Martini elbow Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Auburn, CA. Oddometer: 10,373	Nice! __________________ "We don't have to run that hard to get where we can't go." Boston. Cool The Engines "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgearld Regnat Populus. Slaniac

10-15-2004, 04:21 AM	#29
Curvy Lost Planet Airman Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Reno County Kansas Oddometer: 7,999	It looks like a most excellent place for a adventure riders rallye to me. __________________ Memories stalk my dreams and torture my tattered old soul.

10-15-2004, 05:06 AM	#30
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,075	cool report, I'm starting to get exited about moving to the south. I thought west by god virginia was the only place with good roads. Now I'm getting ideas for where I need to explore. Where was the waterfall pic taken? Was there any other rapids/whitewater on that stream? As a paddler, I am also trying to find places to kayak. BTW, is there some way to save threads, I'd like to be able to save this thread for future referance. I could cut and paste the address to a word doc or something and save it as a list on my harddrive, just wondering if there's some other way that I havn't found. __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

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