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Offline JIMBO

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Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« on: January 10, 2011, 01:34:09 PM »
How many would like to do a overnight camp out to this area and ride the beautiful hwy. 61 north shore Route?  If enough people are interested I will start planning, we would avoid Major highways were possible on the way there.
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011, 04:48:03 PM »
Certainly interested ... it just comes down to what goes on the bike's back seat: ??? camping gear or Kathy??   ;) Might have to look at trailers at the IMS again this year.
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 06:40:04 PM »
If it were a place to get a bed OK but we do not own any camping gear anymore. sold it all when we bought the 40 ft camper. So I guess we would be a no.

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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011, 07:41:04 PM »
Maybe there is a B&B close by.
I prefer a bed and shower too, wimp that I am.  ;D
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 04:30:55 PM »
I'm interested.
There's a motel a little north (Silver Bay area) right on 61 that I stayed at a few years back.  Nothing fancy.  In fact, VERY simple.  But it was inexpensive the last time I was there. 

http://www.WhisperingPinesMotel.com

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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2011, 07:44:25 PM »
Anyone planning on camping at Gooseberry should make a reservation soon, as people can make reservations up to one year in advance.

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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2011, 09:00:27 PM »
Very good point, Rich; Gooseberry is a very popular park.  Tettegouche State Park is about 20 miles further north and is also nice (just in case).
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2011, 06:25:41 PM »
Looks like tents are out,  :( I will look into hotels and motels,  ;) ;)
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2011, 06:58:24 PM »
Sounds like camping could be in order for the pre-ride, Jimbo.  Let's wait a few weeks, though ...  ;D ;D  I don't have tire chains for the bike.  :o ;) ;D
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2011, 04:32:32 PM »
all i would need is a place on the ground to lay a blanket and i would be happy ;D :D :laugh: 8) ;)
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2011, 04:49:45 PM »
Thats the way Bob, those of us that are over 60 are tough as nails,  8) 8) 8) ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2011, 05:15:01 PM »
No Your nerve endings are shot and you can't tell you are on cold hard ground. Boy am I glad I am still one of the young ones here. ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2011, 08:57:23 PM »
The nerve endings aren't all that's shot at 64,  :o :o :P :P ;D ;D ;D ;D but as long as I can still ride the scoot I am happy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.
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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2011, 10:33:36 AM »
No Your nerve endings are shot and you can't tell you are on cold hard ground. Boy am I glad I am still one of the young ones here. ;D ;D ;D ;D

It's not the cold hard ground I'm worried about... my snoring would keep everyone awake from Duluth to Grand Marais   :-[  :-[  :-[

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Re: Gooseberry Falls State Park overnight Ride
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2011, 05:08:51 PM »
people, people, by then it will be warm soft ground, it itsn't like we are doing it today.
the weather will be warmer and you may even get a bear, a wolf, a fox, or even a squirrel to climb into your blanket to help keep you warm and comfy.  ;) ;D :D :laugh: :)
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