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R.I.P. Dwayne
No travels this year, getting riding experience and gradually deciding on equipment that I want to buy. :clap::clap:
It's been way to many years since I've traveled around, and I'm wondering how to plan a trip.pps:
I'm wondering if people just stop and look for an available room at a hotel/inn/etc along the road for the night when the mood hits,
Or do they usually map out the trip with the distance to travel each day and where to stop, having made advanced reservations? :dontknow:
With all the good advice and experience around here, I know that you will all have the answers! :chat: Thanks!
I note you live in Duluth. That was my home base for over twenty years. Our first big trip was from Duluth to the Black Hills of South Dakota. That is an exceptional trip and you can get you skill level up.
I would recommend:
:ani29:: Go to Barnes and Noble and pick up a South Dakota trip Planner--that will give you all the information about SD to peruse.
:ani29:: Getting there: I prefer taking I35 down to Hinckley, split off on Hwy 23 to St. Cloud, continue on 23 down to Sioux Falls and pick up I90. You will see some beautiful MN country that way.
One day ride (390) miles--Sioux Falls Area. One day ride (600) miles--Murdo SD. The Corn Palace in Mitchell SD is highly touted--but I consider it a 40 mile out of the way low value trip. A building with murals on it made out of colored corn.
Lot's of motels in Sioux Falls.
Try the Super 8 in Murdo if you go the full 600 miles. You will find the Auto Museum there which is worth a couple hours of your time.
:ani29:: Second or third day: Hit Badlands National Park and Wall Drug. Stay in Wall or move 60 miles down the road to Rapid City, SD--all kinds of motels and hotels.
Pick and choose what you want to see in the Black Hills--its all good. Mount Rushmore, the Needles Highway, Custer State Park. All fantastic scenery. I always take a side trip to Devils Tower Wyoming. Fantastic ride and beautiful scenery.
There, you have an example of trip planning. If you go during the Sturgis rally--lots of luck finding lodging. Any other time, usually no problem if you are a find and park person.
