Dam Outlaw MINI Trip September 18th
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Dam Outlaw MINI Trip September 18th
You're invited to join us for the Dam Outlaw MINI Trip!
Starting in South Sioux City Nebraska and ending at a really old place you may have heard of in Nebraska.... We'll be on a few parts of the Outlaw Trail across Nebraska and venture across the Missouri River three times into South Dakota, and cross the Niobrara river once. Oh yeah, there is a Dam along the route...a good number of scenic overlooks, a landfill with sentinels of the prairie, some cool bridges, a couple state parks, the Kolache Capital of the World, and lots of interesting little towns.
We will be starting our route at 8AM Saturday, September 18th and we will be heading for our evening lodging at 4PM. This leaves those not spending the night time to get home before it gets too late. After those of us who stay get settled in, we'll all go eat dinner nearby.
Meet at Heritage Express gas station in South Sioux City near the old Atokad Park just off Nebraska Highway 77/75. 8AM SHARP!
We have reserved cabins at a very remote lodge within 15 minutes of the end of our trip for those interested in spending an unforgettable night in the Nebraska wilderness. Prices are very cheap, and will be based on occupancy. There are only three cabins. Each has two sleeping areas. Cabins have heat, water, electricity and air conditioning, plus bedding, towels, etc. We recommend you bring an alarm clock....(story available on request) We also recommend if you want snacks and beverages of the adult variety, you had best bring them, there's not a lot of choices near our lodging, so come prepared.
The trip is designed so that if you're not interested in spending a night in the area, you can make it back to the Omaha area at a reasonable timewith the drive ending at 4PM. Omaha is under 3 hours from our last stop.
We have a planned fuel stop in Vermillion South Dakota for some 92 octane gogo juice (fuel). Bring some snacks and drinks because many of our destinations don't have services available. Lunch will be determined based on our schedule as we motor on. If we have time to stop and go in for lunch, we will, if we're pressed for time, we'll stop and get something to go.
All the roads but one are in great condition, easy driving conditions, with many planned stops on the route. Cameras are recommended!!
Remember, this will be mid September so we recommend some warmer clothing, and this is cacti and rattlesnake area, wear sensible shoes!
We will need a head count as soon as possible for those that want to spend the night.
Did we mention these cabins are very remote?
You will need a 2010 Nebraska State Park sticker.
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There are other accommodations available that are not so rustic within 10-25 minutes of our finish point. Those would be in Verdigre or even Niobrara itself. Motels or Bed & Breakfasts. If anyone is interested in either of these places, drop me a line, and I'll recommend some of the better places we saw while we scouted the route.
Optional Overnight Suggestions:
Commercial Hotel B&B, Verdigre NE, http://www.commercialhotelbb.com/ Ask about driving in with a MINI, many B&Bs up there are on gravel roads.
Hilltop Lodge Motel, Niobrara NE, 402 857 3611 Right in town, a tiny old motel.
Whitetail River Lodge http://www.whitetailriverlodge.com/w.../About_Us.html Easy access, right off a highway.
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We realize we've left some mystery here, but if you've motored on our previous adventures... you know we don't do crappy rides, and if you haven't motored with C.O.R.N., you might be surprised if you join us!
Start/meeting spot is on the map.
A larger map is available in my Gallery, which is the Gallery link in the top right of this post.
In the bottom image, the green arrow is the gas station we're meeting at.
Starting in South Sioux City Nebraska and ending at a really old place you may have heard of in Nebraska.... We'll be on a few parts of the Outlaw Trail across Nebraska and venture across the Missouri River three times into South Dakota, and cross the Niobrara river once. Oh yeah, there is a Dam along the route...a good number of scenic overlooks, a landfill with sentinels of the prairie, some cool bridges, a couple state parks, the Kolache Capital of the World, and lots of interesting little towns.
We will be starting our route at 8AM Saturday, September 18th and we will be heading for our evening lodging at 4PM. This leaves those not spending the night time to get home before it gets too late. After those of us who stay get settled in, we'll all go eat dinner nearby.
Meet at Heritage Express gas station in South Sioux City near the old Atokad Park just off Nebraska Highway 77/75. 8AM SHARP!
We have reserved cabins at a very remote lodge within 15 minutes of the end of our trip for those interested in spending an unforgettable night in the Nebraska wilderness. Prices are very cheap, and will be based on occupancy. There are only three cabins. Each has two sleeping areas. Cabins have heat, water, electricity and air conditioning, plus bedding, towels, etc. We recommend you bring an alarm clock....(story available on request) We also recommend if you want snacks and beverages of the adult variety, you had best bring them, there's not a lot of choices near our lodging, so come prepared.
The trip is designed so that if you're not interested in spending a night in the area, you can make it back to the Omaha area at a reasonable timewith the drive ending at 4PM. Omaha is under 3 hours from our last stop.
We have a planned fuel stop in Vermillion South Dakota for some 92 octane gogo juice (fuel). Bring some snacks and drinks because many of our destinations don't have services available. Lunch will be determined based on our schedule as we motor on. If we have time to stop and go in for lunch, we will, if we're pressed for time, we'll stop and get something to go.
All the roads but one are in great condition, easy driving conditions, with many planned stops on the route. Cameras are recommended!!
Remember, this will be mid September so we recommend some warmer clothing, and this is cacti and rattlesnake area, wear sensible shoes!
We will need a head count as soon as possible for those that want to spend the night.
Did we mention these cabins are very remote?
You will need a 2010 Nebraska State Park sticker.
__________________________________________________ ____________________________________
There are other accommodations available that are not so rustic within 10-25 minutes of our finish point. Those would be in Verdigre or even Niobrara itself. Motels or Bed & Breakfasts. If anyone is interested in either of these places, drop me a line, and I'll recommend some of the better places we saw while we scouted the route.
Optional Overnight Suggestions:
Commercial Hotel B&B, Verdigre NE, http://www.commercialhotelbb.com/ Ask about driving in with a MINI, many B&Bs up there are on gravel roads.
Hilltop Lodge Motel, Niobrara NE, 402 857 3611 Right in town, a tiny old motel.
Whitetail River Lodge http://www.whitetailriverlodge.com/w.../About_Us.html Easy access, right off a highway.
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
We realize we've left some mystery here, but if you've motored on our previous adventures... you know we don't do crappy rides, and if you haven't motored with C.O.R.N., you might be surprised if you join us!
Start/meeting spot is on the map.
A larger map is available in my Gallery, which is the Gallery link in the top right of this post.
In the bottom image, the green arrow is the gas station we're meeting at.
Last edited by WildThang; 07-30-2010 at 11:07 AM. Reason: I spell purly + add map image
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It'll be a fun trip though. Well worth it.
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I put together a sample of a few things we saw along the trip.
But no...I did not give the entire trip away...surprises are good right?
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...0Pre-Scouting/
Above is a link to my Photobucket account where I have a folder with photos of the weekend...just a few photos...not all we shot.
But no...I did not give the entire trip away...surprises are good right?
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...0Pre-Scouting/
Above is a link to my Photobucket account where I have a folder with photos of the weekend...just a few photos...not all we shot.
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My wife tells me I should post where we're staying, so here ya go:
http://www.milliron-v-lodging.com/
Getting to Mill Iron V Lodge is on a gravel road, about a mile south of Verdigre NE. The cabins are about a half a mile from the lodge, up a very steep and primitive road. The owner graciously loaned us a 4x4 Suburban to drive up to the cabins, so we just parked at the Lodge itself during our scouting trip. When we were there it had been raining often then, which made a couple spots on the road into the cabins very muddy. It's an adventure we had not expected, but it was great fun!
We found the cabins comfy and cozy, well equiped with most items such as coffee makers, kitchen ware, linens and towels, even puzzles and board games. One of my wife and I favorite things there was each cabin had a grille, fire ring, and tables and chairs outdoors. Each cabin is surrounded by cedar trees which you can see on their website and the photo I'll add to this post.
@Tancred: We'll miss having Vera Deux & you along.
http://www.milliron-v-lodging.com/
Getting to Mill Iron V Lodge is on a gravel road, about a mile south of Verdigre NE. The cabins are about a half a mile from the lodge, up a very steep and primitive road. The owner graciously loaned us a 4x4 Suburban to drive up to the cabins, so we just parked at the Lodge itself during our scouting trip. When we were there it had been raining often then, which made a couple spots on the road into the cabins very muddy. It's an adventure we had not expected, but it was great fun!
We found the cabins comfy and cozy, well equiped with most items such as coffee makers, kitchen ware, linens and towels, even puzzles and board games. One of my wife and I favorite things there was each cabin had a grille, fire ring, and tables and chairs outdoors. Each cabin is surrounded by cedar trees which you can see on their website and the photo I'll add to this post.
@Tancred: We'll miss having Vera Deux & you along.
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The web site doesn't differentiate between the daily and annual pass. The later is good at all NE state parks so I'm assuming the daily is. The annual pass is $21 and you can get a duplicate one for $11 (that can be given to who ever you want).
Also, the Missouri River Outdoor Expo coincides with our trip.
Also, the Missouri River Outdoor Expo coincides with our trip.