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Title: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 11, 2018, 07:18:08 PM
Thinking of tacking on a week of extra riding after Cedar Vale next year and slowly working up to South Dakota to see the Badlands, Black Hills and Western Nebraska on the way back before returning to Houston.

Any must ride roads along the way you guys can recommend?
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 11, 2018, 07:54:54 PM
 Head for Alliance NE , home of Carhenge , then go North  :grin:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: jcctx on November 11, 2018, 08:12:00 PM
Take warm clothing~ almost froze there one June!!!!!
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: LowRyter on November 11, 2018, 08:12:54 PM
Head for Alliance NE , home of Carhenge , then go North  :grin:

 Dusty

That's been my route.  Could be a might chilly that time of year.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: John Ulrich on November 11, 2018, 08:44:19 PM
http://www.ksmotorcyclemuseum.org/
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 11, 2018, 09:05:53 PM
Go to Fubar's place, it's in the National Historic Registry.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 11, 2018, 09:22:55 PM
Go to Fubar's place, it's in the National Historic Registry.

 I thought it was on the national historic geezer registry  :laugh:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 12, 2018, 08:30:26 AM
I thought it was on the national historic geezer registry  :laugh:

 Dusty

Sorry, should have said HE is in the national historic register  :bow: :thumb: :bow: :thumb:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: travelingbyguzzi on November 12, 2018, 08:49:44 AM
Geez, there is not much along that route. I have always wanted to stop at the Harold Warp (?) museum in Minden, NB. The Museum of the Fur Trade outside Chadron, NB is good. State route 2 is a good way to get across Nebraska.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: jcctx on November 12, 2018, 11:11:03 AM
Geez, there is not much along that route. I have always wanted to stop at the Harold Warp (?) museum in Minden, NB. The Museum of the Fur Trade outside Chadron, NB is good. State route 2 is a good way to get across Nebraska.
2 to Thedford, then north to Valentine. Be sure to mail one to your sweetie from there!!
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Gliderjohn on November 12, 2018, 11:27:33 AM
Oh yea Thedford. Got framed there on a Sunday in the 1970s when traveling through. Left $200 poorer but no record. Let's just say another good campfire story.
GliderJohn
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Moto on November 12, 2018, 12:20:01 PM
There's very nice state park less than 10 miles south of Chadron on U.S. 385: Chadron State Park.

It is in a hilly area, and is modestly developed with a pool and other facilities, including cabins that you should reserve ahead of time, a good choice for chilly weather (the elevation is higher in the park, reaching nearly 5000 feet compared with 3400 feet in the town of Chadron).

One great benefit of a stop there, if you're so inclined, is the very dark night sky. I was able to see the Andromeda Galaxy with my naked eyes there (using averted vision, that is, looking slightly off to the side of its location). That galaxy has an apparent size as big as the full moon, but is very dim. Binoculars should be in your luggage if you want to enjoy the stars as much as possible. This area of Nebraska is famous for dark skies among stargazers.

Moto

From their website: "Chadron State Park has 22 cabins available for rental. Cabins are air conditioned, heated and furnished with blankets, towels, stoves, refrigerators, silverware and cooking utensils."
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: LowRyter on November 12, 2018, 01:10:25 PM
I'd definitely consider Custer State Park.  There are cabins and lodges there.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 12, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
 The Wetlands are lovely , follow the Platte or North Platte .

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 12, 2018, 02:39:54 PM
The Wetlands are lovely , follow the Platte or North Platte .

 Dusty

I was on the Platte near Kearney one time when the sand hill cranes were migrating. Quite a scene.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: LowRyter on November 12, 2018, 04:53:07 PM
I once camped on a lake south of N Platte IIRC.  Folks had fishing poles in the water right on the campsites. 
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 12, 2018, 06:03:44 PM
Thank you all...good recommendations.... will play with mapping out a route now! 
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: fubar guzzi on November 12, 2018, 06:07:13 PM
I just caught this however,Chester is on the way you or any one who would like to stop is VERY welcome besides Mrs. Fubar will probably rustle up some secret receipe MOONSHINE just for the occasion.You dont want to miss the Pioneer Village Museum in Minden, Nebraska, camping is right there  :thumb:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 12, 2018, 09:43:28 PM
I just caught this however,Chester is on the way you or any one who would like to stop is VERY welcome besides Mrs. Fubar will probably rustle up some secret receipe MOONSHINE just for the occasion.You dont want to miss the Pioneer Village Museum in Minden, Nebraska, camping is right there  :thumb:

 :bow: :bow: THE FUBALATOR SPEAKTH :bow: :bow:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Huzo on November 12, 2018, 11:24:17 PM
In Oz, if you ask what's the best route, you'll be told..
"A silly one.."
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 13, 2018, 09:40:15 AM
In Oz, if you ask what's the best route, you'll be told..
"A silly one.."

That's what my TomTom tells me also...it has a feature called Winding Routes or Silly Routes!

Off to the forest to cut down the tallest tree with a Fish! 
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 13, 2018, 09:56:55 AM
That's what my TomTom tells me also...it has a feature called Winding Routes or Silly Routes!

Off to the forest to cut down the tallest tree with a Fish!

 That explains a certain event  :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 13, 2018, 11:11:07 AM
it does indeed!  :)
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Huzo on November 13, 2018, 08:43:03 PM
That's what my TomTom tells me also...it has a feature called Winding Routes or Silly Routes!

Off to the forest to cut down the tallest tree with a Fish!
I'll elaborate just a bit.
In Australia we pronounce "route" like "root"...
Does that tell you anything about where this is headed..?
Come in Wyno, throw me a freaking bone here will you...?
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 13, 2018, 09:34:36 PM
As in Yosemite Sam perhaps...the Rootenest, Tootenest Baddest Hombre west of the Pecos!  That kind of Root?

 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2018, 05:48:30 AM
As in Yosemite Sam perhaps...the Rootenest, Tootenest Baddest Hombre west of the Pecos!  That kind of Root?

 :grin: :grin:
I'm sure you're baiting me PJR and doing a great job.
You are indeed a masterbaiter... :wink:
Still a little off the mark, if you ask me I'll PM an explanation.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on November 14, 2018, 12:59:16 PM
Oh I know what you mean Huzo...well aware of the slang meaning...just teasing it along a bit here for fun! 
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2018, 01:28:23 PM
Oh I know what you mean Huzo...well aware of the slang meaning...just teasing it along a bit here for fun!
Damn.
You got me, sounds like a beaut ride for you. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 14, 2018, 02:34:36 PM
 While we are rooting around discussing how we pronounce route , and attempting to slip in some alternate meaning of the word which most of us are already cognizant of , we should be made aware that route is pronounce root by most of us , unless we are discussing routers , either the power tool or the computer ancillary device , which of course takes us down a different route altogether .

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 14, 2018, 02:37:00 PM
While we are rooting around discussing how we pronounce route , and attempting to slip in some alternate meaning of the word which most of us are already cognizant of , we should be made aware that route is pronounce root by most of us , unless we are discussing routers , either the power tool or the computer ancillary device , which of course takes us down a different route altogether .

 Dusty

I had a paper root when I was a teenager  :evil: always had a good supply of rubber bands
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 14, 2018, 02:41:33 PM
I had a paper root when I was a teenager  :evil: always had a good supply of rubber bands

 Yes , a good way for a kid to earn root beer money .

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 14, 2018, 02:52:27 PM
Yes , a good way for a kid to earn root beer money .

 Dusty

route beer?
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on November 14, 2018, 03:00:34 PM
route beer?

 Sounds like a Saturday ride for a group of ...well , you know  :grin:

 Seems we are taking a circuitous route to assist the OP in planning his route to the Black Hills , maybe he simply follow the old A&W trail .

 Dusty
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2018, 03:04:06 PM
If that's the root that they most rootinely take, that sounds like the best option.
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 14, 2018, 03:33:07 PM
Sounds like a Saturday ride for a group of ...well , you know  :grin:

 Seems we are taking a circuitous route to assist the OP in planning his route to the Black Hills , maybe he simply follow the old A&W trail .

 Dusty

.15 coney dogs the whole way
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on April 09, 2019, 07:33:25 PM
So I'm trying to figure out which route to take here that won't have us running into a series of flooded roads all the way thru Nebraska and having to backtrack like crazy all day long.

Anyone know a link to roads in Nebraska that show what's flooded or closed due to flood damage?

Cheers,
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: twowings on April 09, 2019, 08:09:28 PM
Me and guzzistajohn are going to try the route I PM'ed you...I think most of the flooding was in the eastern half...I could be wrong...my wife can confirm this... :thewife:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Moto on April 09, 2019, 08:14:08 PM
Anyone know a link to roads in Nebraska that show what's flooded or closed due to flood damage?

Cheers,

Here you go:

https://hb.511.nebraska.gov/#roadReports?timeFrame=TODAY&layers=allReports%2CroadReports%2CwinterDriving%2CotherStates (https://hb.511.nebraska.gov/#roadReports?timeFrame=TODAY&layers=allReports%2CroadReports%2CwinterDriving%2CotherStates)

Chadron is in the clear!
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 09, 2019, 09:18:00 PM
My old friend Michelle in Kearney, ne. messaged me back on the facial book. I have her number now. She’ll give us the low down. fubar prolly knows some shit too🤙 We have a cabin reserved in Custer np all set to go a month early
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on April 09, 2019, 09:37:07 PM
Here you go:

https://hb.511.nebraska.gov/#roadReports?timeFrame=TODAY&layers=allReports%2CroadReports%2CwinterDriving%2CotherStates (https://hb.511.nebraska.gov/#roadReports?timeFrame=TODAY&layers=allReports%2CroadReports%2CwinterDriving%2CotherStates)

Chadron is in the clear!

Thanks Moto...that's super useful!

Lots of road closures by the looks of it...will have to study it closely now...
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 09, 2019, 09:41:26 PM
It’s still a month away <shrug> all down hill to the mighty Missouri (crossed it 4x today)  :laugh:
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: PJPR01 on April 09, 2019, 09:49:20 PM
It’s still a month away <shrug> all down hill to the mighty Missouri (crossed it 4x today)  :laugh:

You went for a Missourah boat ride today? 

Whooped em again Josey!!

:)
Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 09, 2019, 10:02:41 PM
You went for a Missourah boat ride today? 

Whooped em again Josey!!

:)

Pull Lemuel, Pull!       Durrrrrrrrrrr! 

The capitol building in Jeff city looked like they're all set to screw us again  :evil:

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Title: Re: Cedar Vale to Black Hills - Any fun routes recommended?
Post by: oldbike54 on April 09, 2019, 10:43:48 PM
 Well now , my master plan to make Cedar Vale a household name is finally coming to fruition , 4 threads here , 1 on another board , 35 newspapers , the radio and internet , and CL soon  :laugh:

 Dusty