Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: wizardgoat on April 07, 2015, 03:38:36 am
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In 3 weeks, me and the wife will be leaving on an epic roadtrip to say the least. We have 5 weeks off work, a truck/camper, and a tank full of gas.
We'll be checking out the Tennessee classic ( :D :D :D) to hopefully meet many of you, and after that, a loose route based mostly around national parks and friends places.
I know theres guys on here from every corner, so I thought id seek some advice and recommendations on some of your favorite spots.
Things we want to do!
-Not super into hanging in the big city, but if theres any must-see museums / attractions, or must-eat restaurants, we're game
-the best camp spots, places to park and sleep under the stars, cool parks off the beaten path?
-would LOVE to cut a few branches, osage, all those white woods, anything I can't get in the PNW
-would LOVE to look for arrow heads and chert. Someone pleeeeeaaaaase take us to your spot!
I'll be bringing some things to trade too, mostly vine maple and ocean spray, but maybe a couple yew staves too.
This is the route we've chosen, other than the eastern Canada stuff not pictured.
We are extremely excited and nervous for this trip, hope to put some faces to the names soon! cheers guys Ryan
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WOW that is way cool ,love for me and Miss Joanie to do that some day, see ya in a few weeks.
Pappy
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Your driving right past marshall mi. Great shoot memorial weekend. I see your going though chicago, if you want to know of anything there...i know it all to well. I don't blame ya if you drive right past and don't look in your rear view mirror
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Your going to be south of me about 2 hours when you buzz through Michigan's southern end.
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A few years ago I got denied access to Canada because we had some walking sticks I had just cut in Vermont. They called it firewood and turned me around after a car search. Just thought I would suggest leave your wood in the US and pick it up on the way back.
Bone pile
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Love me a good road trip... Grew up in Midwest,lived in Colorado for 4 years,n currently reside in Pennsylvania. So i know the rockies,midwest,n appalchia very well. Been thru everywhere your route is taking you.
A few suggestions...
As far as Midwest there ain't much but maybe the great lakes,n some good eats...stop and get some deep dish with Pauly ;) other than that keep on driving thru the mind numbing flat farm fields ;)
As far as the rockies i see your hitting up Denver but going across the nothingness across 80 in Wyoming. I'd drop down further south and hit up moab in Utah... Arches and canyonlands are NOT to be missed and it'll be perfect weather in the desert there that time of year. And then come across 70 into Denver across the Colorado rockies. Too bad there'll be lots of snow up high yet to get up into the high country of Colorado,but there's a few cool highway passes to stop and check it out(Loveland n berthouds r right off 70) if ya like to back country ski then go hit up some killa country.
As Appalachia goes try to hit up the white mountains of new Hampshire,katahdin in Maine,Adirondacks in new York. Might be chilly up there at nights yet tho. And instead of driving boring interstate down Virginia take the blue ridge parkway starting thru Shenandoah, n all the way down at least thru all of Virginia or into the carolinas. Its a killa drive,n ya should be able to find free dispersed camping in the national forests. Then hit up some of the "southern Sixer's" areas like roan highlands,black mountains/mount mitchell(right off blue ridge parkway in north Carolina),grandfather mountain,n maybe the smokies but that place is a zoo of people and if ya wanna stay away from crowds then the other sixer areas will be better. And yes do hit up the Tennessee classic.
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What?! Not driving all the way to the Everglades in S. Florida?! I'm hurt.
That's awesome. I'm hoping to drive all the way out to Wyoming this summer - it looks like we will.
Look forward to seeing you in TN. Enjoy the trip, I'm sure you will.
P.s. You could head into Ohio to Flint Ridge and quarry your own. Might really be something to consider...
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Wizardgoat that sounds like an amazing trip! I Toured the nation playing music througout my 20's. You're going to have a blast :) I'm glad you're going to come to the classic, I live a coue miles from there. I could arrange to take you on a rock run for some local rock we call "pappyite" it's tough as hell but it works and makes a nice point.
Yall drive safe, see us in a couple weeks :)
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I see your going thru southern Ontario, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is the best, you can get right next to the falls. Also Blackhawk mentioned the Adirondacks in northern New York, it's a great place to camp fish and hike.
I don't know when your going to be going by my area(Buffalo N.Y.) August 13-16 is our Traditional shoot at Hawkeye Bowmen, 4 courses set up on wooded hillsides, 75-85 targets, seminars, a band on Sat. evening and meals available and the weekend after that is the stone tool show at Letchworht state park.
Kevin
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Wizard, I tried sending you a pm, but your inbox is full.
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Yup inbox full but we live about 25 minutes south of Ann Arbor, MI which is at US 23 and 94. If you guys want a home cooked meal and a place to stretch your legs send me a PM we would be happy to have ya.
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Blackhawk is correct about the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's beautiful. On the Southern end of the Blue Ridge is the Nantahala Forrest. It' one of my most favorite places to visit, Kayaking, rafting, fishing. Turkey Creek Campground is a nice quiet place to camp. Mike and Rammel are good people. From there you can hit 129 and cross the Dragon (318 curves in 11 miles) It's a beautiful drive. That will take you Maryville then Knoxville where you can catch I-40 west to the Classic.
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While you're in southern Idaho youre going to be by me. I'm just about 39 min. South of exit 208. Great desert country. The city of rocks is something to behold. Great pizza and beer to boot, (most of the Rouge beers and more) middle of nowhere but awesome to say the least. I'll probably go this weekend. I'll try and post some pics. It is one of the most beautiful places I've been. Something very spiritual about it.
PM me if you think you'll make it my way. Would love to meet you guys. Wish I could head out that way to the classic too.
Matt Kulchak
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Well, if you head down to see Parnell you can stop by my place on the way. Hell, Disney is right down the road. ::) >:D If not, looking forward to meeting you at Pappy's.
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I see you plan to go from Billings, Mt. Thur Red Lodge to the North East entrance to Yellowstone. The road from Red Lodge to the park has been closed. You could go a little south Thur Belfry and Bridger to the Chief Joseph highway and on to Cook City and the North Entrance to Yellowstone. Going over the Dead Indian Pass is one of the most beautiful roads anywhere! That route will take you Thur the Lamar Valley and that route has little of the things to see that going Thur Cody, and into the east entrance will allow you to see! Cody has a one of a kind museum with actually four different sections. Buffalo Bill, Western Art, the gun arm the Indian arm. There is a display case in the lobby of one of the clinics that has the most fantastic display of all types of stone points and blades imbedded in bones. Looks like you will have a wonderful trip so good luck! Joe
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I hope to make it to the Classic.
Must sees--- Gran Tetons, for agate. Grand Canyon for wonder,
Niagra falls, wet and wild. Bar Harbour, same. Mt Washington NH.
Cape Cod, Finger Lakes for Onandoga chert.
Goose Lake CA for obsidian. Warner Mts. north of Arturus.
Texas Hills just because.
I live on the Shennandoah near Luray.
Bon Voyage
Zuma
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Instead of hitting Michigan at Windsor/Detroit - I'd come in at Port Huron and Head straight north then go across the Upper Peninsula and over/down into Wisconsin. You'd cut out all urban crap of Detroit/Chicago unless you like concrete and traffic.
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WOW! That is going to be a great trip. I lived in north Carolina for a couple years. The blue ridge parkway is a beautiful thing to see.you should run through it or pretty darn close. If you was going through north Carolina I'd say chimney rock. I wish I could get to the classic. But untill I move to south Carolina I won't be able to make it. Drive safe and all of you guys and gals have fun at the classic and be safe.
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Looks like your going to nova Scotia where i'm from.i would check out the Cabot trail and fortress Louisburg. Also the south Shore yarmouth and peggy's cove.if your in n.s in may,june I could hook you up to go on a lobster boat in harve boucher n.s where I used to fish with one of my old buds.let me know,looks like a epic trip indeed! I'm in manitoba so maybe next go round!
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Listen up, wizzerguts! You are on I-90 heading thru Rapid City, SD. You will be four blocks north of my house. I will be offended, put out, and simply p.o.'d if you blow past!
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sweet i knew this post would be a good idea!
Blackhawk - I think we'll take your advice on Utah. We have prairies in Canada, I know flat and boring....
I googled a bunch of your east coast suggestions, will for sure be hitting up some of those spots, thank you.
Parnell - No Florida this time! I was there 3 years ago and loved it. Other than the humidity, that was too much for this PNW boy!
Will - I too have seen lots of this country for the window of a tour bus. I think my co pilot this time will be a little more pleasant than 4 big sweaty dudes!
would love to get some of that rock!
Buffalogobler - We wont be around for that shoot but it sounds like fun. Ive been to niagra a couple times, but the wife really wants to see it too.
Falcon, mhof86 - inbox empty. thanks for the offer sir! if it works out i'll hit you up for sure!
hedgeapple - blue ridge parkway is highlighted in my map book, looks super nice
Idahomatt - if it looks like it'll work, i'll hit you up for sure. Pm your contact info
mullet - see you at the classic
wolfwatcher - thanks for the advice on yellowstone. and also that museum, your the 3rd person to mention dead indian pass so it's for sure on my list too. thanks
Zuma - some of those look cool, thanks
blackcoyote - good call on cutting out the detroit chicago stuff. looks like a nice route
timothyR - chimney rock is on my list, cheers
bushboy - thanks for the novia scotia ideas, really excited for that part of the trip. if your serious about the lobster boat that would be amazing. we'll be out there in lobster season? thats good news
JW - i wouldnt want to offend you! haha, PM me your info and we'll make sure to take a pit stop!
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Bone pile - I often take wood across both borders. as long as its debarked, its technically "processed lumber".
pearl drums - we may come in from the north of michigan now, if we do we'll have to meet up
pappy - we figured nows as good time as ever to do it, looking forward to meeting you, see you soon
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paulsemp - if we end up in chicago i'll be sure to hit you up for suggestions, cheers
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Yup,just message me a week or so before you will be there and I will try to set it up.
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I suggest fly fishing in Spearfish Canyon in the Black Hills of SD. One of the beautiful places I've ever seen. The black hills is are what I picture heaven to look like. Also, go to Custer SD and play chicken with the bison. They like to stop traffic, better than a traditional traffic jam IMO.
I would put Oscar's Blues in Longmont CO on the dinner/drinks list. It used to be in Lyons, CO before the flooding a few years ago. Tuesday's used to be open mic bluegrass night. Some of the best bluegrass musicians in the world live in that area. The music my family used to hear weekly for no cover would make many folks quite jealous.
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Thats cool.
I would love to do that some day.
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I think I would start the trip in the San Jauns! If you get to Cody, we are just an hour southwest. We live on a buffalo ranch in the mountains and the last 8 miles is a County gravel road that is usually OK for big outfits. Lots to see here! Joe
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WOW we need to pin this up and keep it going for everyone !
Hawk man is telling strait up on what he said
while there are many events that would be worth the trip timing on them could be an isue
If you think you will be thru the middle of Ohio let me know and I can set you up with some folks to help you quarry rock at Flintridge just like folks did in time past Hope you can see the museum there small but cool
Man I have to show my youngest brother this he is riding his motorcycle to Oregon this summer !
Have fun and hope to meet you at Pappy's or If Marshall Mi memorial weekend works out see ya there
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Yeah, you definitely shouldn't try to bring any staves across the Canadian border. They will almost certainly not let them through, and may confiscate them. They are even touchy on wooden souvenirs that don't have a sealant finish.
You'll be driving right past Fredericton when you are in New Brunswick. Its a great little city, and home for me. I'd check out Hopewell Rocks in NB if I were you. They're pretty cool. You'll also be driving right past King's Landing, which is one of those historical settlements where they show you how people lived during the time. You know the kind of place where the staff are all dressed in period clothing and won't break character. Its rated one of the best in the world in its category. I'd check it out for sure. They do a lot of demonstrations of things like barrel-making and such. If you're the kind of guy interested in primitive archery, I bet you'd like it.
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Looks and sounds like an awesome trip. I'm going to second blackcoyote's suggestion to come into Michigan through Port Huron and go through the UP. Great scenery up there. We're just north of Port Huron and planning to spend a week camping in the western UP in July. Have a fun trip.
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I'm a little embarrassed J.W. I'm appx 90 miles south of you and I've yet to see you in the flesh. Wizard I would recommend checking out the Journey Museum in Rapid City (that is of course after you visit J.W. first and foremost :laugh:) they have some awesome exhibits especially buffalo hide tipis and some artwork from the plains people era.
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Dakota Kid, Oscar Blues Brewery has a new East Coast location here in Transylvania Co. NC. They have been here for a few years now.
Great trip, wizardgoat. Wish I was taking it. The wife and I hope to do a similar trip before we get too old. See you guys at the Classic
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Goat. Thats sounds epic and I will see you at the Classic. Danny
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Goat...when you come across Mo. Im right in the middle of the state near Columbia...give me a call(573-881-7770) and I will hook you up with some osage and red mullberry. Were not leavin for the Classic till the 1st so I should be around close. If you get close to Springfield Mo you gotta stop at Lamberts Cafe, the home of the throwed roll!..... Brian
ps....good rock along I-70 at several of the highway cut outs especially on the west end 👍
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You'll be driving right thru the town that I work in. Belfast, Maine. If your looking for some northeast native wood I can have some ready for you.
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I'm 5 min away from i35 exit#55 in mn. I'll be here or at jw's about the time u roll through give me a shout would love to meet y'all maybe work out a trade for a piece of os and vm for somethin ;)
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Buffalogobbler mentioned the stone tools deal in Letchworth park, that is a fun event. That is also a really cool park. If you are hitting up parks in that area Watkin's Glen is also really cool.
SOM