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| Re: [GMCnet] Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184552 is a reply to message #184551] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 07:58   |
Steven Ferguson
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Don't forget to take a picture of the tree Armand. The scenery will be
pretty boring but the local sights, small towns, museums etc, will be not
trip your trigger either.
On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 5:53 AM, Armand Minnie <armand@minniebiz.com> wrote:
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> We are currently in Illinois and planning to cross Iowa and Nebraska on
> US-20 into Wyoming. We are thinking of following US-20 to where it
> intersects I-25, taking I-25 to Casper and then following Wyoming 220 down
> to I-80 to get to Salt Lake City. Any advice or opinions? Thanks.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184577 is a reply to message #184562] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 09:22 |
Steven Ferguson
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No. Have never seen it and never will Armand. I have no interest in any
travel east of the Mississippi. We have spent nearly all of our lives
traveling in the west and as a result of that last bike trip I took with a
neighbor, I realize that I may not have enough travel time left in me to
see what is here. I always considered myself well traveled, until that one
week trip. Have you ever been to Black Canyon, CO? I never knew it
existed til that trip. A stunning place to visit for sure. Too much to
see too close. You have people back east so your primary reason for
traveling back there is not scenery. I have no people anywhere other than
MN and I have made too many trips across what you are facing to want to go
there in the near future.
Have a safe trip.
On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 6:39 AM, Armand Minnie <armand@minniebiz.com> wrote:
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> Speaking of gorges, have you ever seen the Watkins Glen Gorge in NY? If
> not, check out my blog entry on it. Glad you will make it to Utah - see you
> there.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184626 is a reply to message #184551] |
Sat, 15 September 2012 18:58 |
Ken Henderson
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I don't know the route, but if it takes you anywhere near Minden, NE, be
sure to visit the Pioneer Village there. It's more than worth the day it
will take to do it right:
http://www.pioneervillage.org/
Ken H.
On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 8:53 AM, Armand Minnie wrote:
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> We are currently in Illinois and planning to cross Iowa and Nebraska on
> US-20 into Wyoming. We are thinking of following US-20 to where it
> intersects I-25, taking I-25 to Casper and then following Wyoming 220 down
> to I-80 to get to Salt Lake City. Any advice or opinions? Thanks.
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| Re: Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184663 is a reply to message #184551] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 00:00 |
gbarrow2
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Armand,
Two weeks ago we were at Starving Rock State Park on the Illinois River, Utica, Il.
Tonight we are in Echo, Oregon on the Umatilla River.
If you're not in a hurry and have any interest in the 19th century migration and settlement of the American West go down to Council Bluffs/ Omaha and pick up the Morman Trail.
Follow it to Salt Lake City. Nice easy trip up the Platte and Sweetwater Rivers. Down the Green River toward Ft. Bridger, Wy. and on to Utah.
Easy grades all the way. The emigrants did it with oxen, mules, horses and wagons and on foot. So it's easy in the GMC.
We picked up the Pony Express, California,Oregon Trails at St. Joseph, Missouri; Joined the Mormon trail at Lincoln, Neb and are continuing to follow the Oregon Trail all the way to the end at Oregon City.
We've stopped at every historical site and interperetive center and wagon trail rut along the way. Enjoyed them all and learned a few new things
We've camped at Ft. Kearny State Park Campground- Ft. Kearny, Neb.,
Chimney Rock, Nebraska,
Guernsey Rut Rv Park Gurnsey, Wy.
Lander, Wyoming
Montpelier, Idaho KOA
Three Island Crossing State Park at Glenn's Ferry, Idaho
Catfish Junction, Ore
Echo, Ore.
The Emigrant Trails route is a bit longer than straight out on I-80 but it's sure a lot more interesting if you stop and pick the roses along the way.
Which ever route you take; have a safe trip and enjoy yourself.
Just for Gene Fisher and the other techies on the net- Virgin Mobile Mifi did not work through most of Nebraska, all of Wyoming and Idaho. It's working here but very slowly.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184674 is a reply to message #184663] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 04:10 |
Mr ERFisher
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Always slow, but :
- does work driving down the road
- when I cannot find a McD
- cost is $20 for a month of use
- no contract, or monthly cost
- should be good at TI rally (internet was $10 a day, there, last year:>)
- gives me 5 access points , all the time (no jail break)
--- ipod
--- ipad
--- netbook
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- I am going to park next to Gary Bovee, at TI and use his ;>)
Great to know where it works, and does not. So far, it has been great in:
- Oregon
- California
- Hawii
thanks for the info
cheap-o
geneF
> Just for Gene Fisher and the other techies on the net- Virgin Mobile Mifi
> did not work through most of Nebraska, all of Wyoming and Idaho. It's
> working here but very slowly.
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> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> 1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184676 is a reply to message #184552] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 05:32 |
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[quote title=Steven Ferguson wrote on Sat, 15 September 2012 07:58]Don't forget to take a picture of the tree Armand. The scenery will be pretty boring but the local sights, small towns, museums etc, will be not trip your trigger either.
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WHAT???
Here I live in the beautiful Ozarks region of this great country......yet I vacation right along Hwy 20 just as Armand has planned.
I assume that when you make such statements that you are well versed with that area, which would seem not to be the case.
Armand, do NOT avoid Ft Robinson. It is near Crawford as I recall and very interesting. It served as an outpost in the Indian War period all the way up to housing WW2 POW's. They have a great campground with hook ups. Crazy Horse surrendered there and was subsequently killed in captivity. You can easily imagine the parade grounds filled with mounted troops.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184690 is a reply to message #184551] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 08:31 |
Galen
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No idea what you're into, but there are a fair number of historic sites along your path, and natural landmark features. Driving westbound early morning when it's sunny can be pretty breathtaking across the plains, especially the sand hills.
The worst, IMO, is north central Iowa starting around Waterloo if you have the windows open due to the various confined livestock operations. Hold your breath for a couple hours, you'll be ok! Enjoy.
Galen Briggs
New Virginia, Iowa
1978 Palm Beach
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| Re: Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184696 is a reply to message #184551] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 09:27 |
LNelson
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Armand, just a heads up, but the Smillies are in Omaha right now, Sunday. They are leaving tomorrow on their way to Lower MO to see me.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: Route advice through Nebraska and Wyoming? [message #184725 is a reply to message #184696] |
Sun, 16 September 2012 12:03 |
Don A
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WOW I wish there wasn't this date conflict!
WOuld have been such a great road trip to go to ES's, over to Amana, on to WS and top it off with Treasure Island. Long and expensive, but wow.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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