Thanks for the info Vicki
I assumed thats the way it was but wanted to make sure in case the stars align, the moon is where its supose to be and well you know
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
OK, guys & gals, IL-LOST has set tentative plans for some late winter/early spring wheeling: Dates: March 16-18 (alternate dates March 23-25) Where: Manistee National Forest in Michigan Since this trip is in March, there is a chance for a late season snow storm, hence the alternate dates. As the dates get closer, we'll keep watch on the weather and decide about a week ahead which dates we'll go. It will be cold either way, so camping is completely up to those hearty enough to attempt it. I'll post up more details in the next couple of weeks regarding available accomodations, etc. ***UPDATE*** We'll be running the trails in the Baldwin-Whitecloud District of Manistee N.F. The closest accommodations to the trailheads are in Big Rapids, MI. I've done a quick scan of the area's chain hotels and the two least expensive for that weekend are the Quality Inn & Suites @ $59/night and the Super 8 @ $61/night. We've stayed at the Quality Inn before and the rooms were fairly comfortable. (I can't vouch for the Super 8 ). I'm not sure that any of the area campgrounds will be open this early in the season. Here are the addresses for both hotels: Quality Inn 1705 S. State Street, Big Rapids, MI, US, 49307 Phone: (231) 592-5150 Fax: (231) 592-5157 Super 8 845 Water Tower Road, US Highway 131 at Exit 139, Big Rapids, MI 49307 US Phone:1-231-796-1588 Fax:1-231-796-1588 |
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| Author: | KJ Willy [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee |
Ok, I am a maybe for this trip, may be back in time for it if things keep going the way they are. Fingers crossed, I will be bringing the KJ on this one!!! |
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| Author: | overclocked [ Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 01.29.12*** |
The Plan and the meeting points for this trip: Friday march 16th, 2012 900am Depart Chicago Area Time Change 100pm Stop in South Haven, Mi. 163mi, 3hrs Lunch on road in car Fuel Up 130pm Depart South Haven, mi 330pm Arrive at White Cloud (Meeting Point) 102mi, 2hrs Meet at Wesco gas station on Hwy 37 south of Hwy 20’s Southern intersection: 304 S Charles St, White Cloud, MI 49349 400pm Depart for trails west and northwest of white cloud Trails around Minnie Pond (5632,9508,5472, 9537 Trails around river sw of pond (9513,8512) Trails around Benton Lake (9687, 5368, 8962, 6902) Trails around Brush Lake (5532, 5534, 5691) No matter where we are we will stop trails at 630pm local to get to hotel, check in And hit local place for dinner Saturday March 17th, 2012 900am Depart hotel (Meeting Point) in White Cloud and fuel up 930am doing several trails west of big rapids 1pm Lunch at Hart Mi, (Meeting Point) Open Hearth Grill 2430 N.56th Ave, Hart, MI 49420 2pm Depart for trails back to Big Rapids, mi. these will be different from the Morning trails… 630pm Come off trails hit the hotel, and dinner Sunday March 18th, 2012 900am Depart Hotel (Meeting Point) and fuel up 930am Hit Third leg of trails, (north/east part of Manistee Huron map) all different from day before 100pm Lunch in Reed City at 7 slot Grill: 113 N Chestnut (Meeting Point) 230pm Back on trails towards pentwater, mi. 400pm wrap up trails 600pm Dinner at Clementine’s in South Haven 500 Phoenix Street, Fuel up 730pm Leave for Chicago 163mi, 3hrs Gain hour 930pm arrival |
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| Author: | overclocked [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
one correction to above itinerary is friday and saturday hotel stay is in big rapids, so meeting point is at hotel in big rapids, not white cloud as stated above...my bust...be safe all |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Do you need off road decals or any of that to run these trails? ( like you do Silver Lake etc) If so where do you get them from, order on line or somewhere up there? |
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| Author: | 501 [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Would love to go but I've already asked for to much time off in march because of must do things. After doing the trails in the Huron national forest I'm sure this area would be a great place to play. Hopefully I can hook up on the next run. |
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
tommudd wrote: Do you need off road decals or any of that to run these trails? ( like you do Silver Lake etc) If so where do you get them from, order on line or somewhere up there? No stickers needed for the areas we will be traveling in since they are part of the National Forest. Michigan DNR only requires ORV stickers for state parks and state owned ORV/ATV/motorcycle trails. Here's an excerpt from the Michigan "Handbook of Off-Road Vehicle Laws": "Vehicles that are licensed under the Motor Vehicle Code as "street vehicles" require an ORV license only when they are being used as an ORV. A street-licensed ORV does not need an ORV license to use forest roads, but it will need an ORV license if it is used on designated trails or in areas designated for cross-country use." If you ever need to purchase a sticker for the state parks, the M-DNR has a great website that allows you to purchase online: http://www.michigan.gov/estore. ORV stickers (motorcycle, ATV) can be purchased here: http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/ 501 wrote: Would love to go but I've already asked for to much time off in march because of must do things. After doing the trails in the Huron national forest I'm sure this area would be a great place to play. Hopefully I can hook up on the next run. There will definitely be at least one (maybe two) more runs to Manistee this year that we'll be doing. We've done some of the trails in Huron also - I'd like to go back and explore those a bit more too someday. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Thanks for the info Vicki I assumed thats the way it was but wanted to make sure in case the stars align, the moon is where its supose to be and well you know
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| Author: | NewOldTimer [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Looks like I'm gonna have to miss this one. We're on overtime at work (including 1/2 day Saturday) "indefinitely". The boss stopped short of making it mandatory, but was quick to add if everyone wasn't showing up, it would become mandatory. Keeping my fingers crossed for next time. |
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
We'll miss you. Look at it this way, though - OT means more Jeep stuff! |
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
There are (unfortunately) those who choose to not obey trail markings and do stupid stuff. I haven't heard of any issues personally and Jan & I have never had any problems with the rangers we've crossed paths with. I do know that the Great Lakes 4WD Association (of which we are members) has been working with the Michigan DNR and other State and Federal agencies to try to better define the existing maps, keep current trails open and open new ones. We have the most current maps that are available online (March 2011). As long as we keep to marked trails and pay attention to any areas that may have been closed off since the maps were published, I think we should be fine. |
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
No problem. 
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| Author: | Marlon_JBT [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
I'm officially IN for the 17-18! (Assuming my full of crap employer doesn't try to force that Saturday on us.... the union is worthless these days!!!) I can't do the Friday. However, um... Do I need a Michigan ORV sticker? Yeah yeah, shut up, I live in Michigan and don't already have a Michigan ORV sticker. |
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| Author: | Cherrie 274 [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
I think above posts say No to needing a sticker. I checked into getting one, they are only good until end of March. So if you bought one now it would cost 16.00 dollars for one month. Wait until April 1 and get the whole year. DNR web site DNR offices and local retailers sell them. My local hardware sells hunting fishing licenses and off road stickers. |
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| Author: | Marlon_JBT [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Maybe I should have read more than the first post.  
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Marlon_JBT wrote: I'm officially IN for the 17-18! (Assuming my full of crap employer doesn't try to force that Saturday on us.... the union is worthless these days!!!) I can't do the Friday. However, um... Do I need a Michigan ORV sticker? Yeah yeah, shut up, I live in Michigan and don't already have a Michigan ORV sticker. Glad to hear you're in! As Cherie said, no sticker needed for this trip. 
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| Author: | KJWildman [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
Guess I'm out for this one!  Thought I would make it but my wife is going to need a refill on one of her most expensive prescriptions around the 12th. With no insurance yet it'll run around $700!!!! That kinda blows anything I might have been able to spend for the trip!  Everybody have fun and be safe !!!! |
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
I understand, Larry. Sucks how much meds cost - but good health overrides everything else! Maybe next time 
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| Author: | jeepfrog [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
yellocoyote wrote: Reservation made at Quality Inn.  I so wish it were this week! Oh well, 10 more days! It will be interesting to see how much snow is still on the ground when we get there. It seems that area got hit with quite a bit this past weekend. |
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| Author: | Cherrie 274 [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LOST in Manistee ***UPDATED 02.20.12*** |
I'm north of Reed City we had snow on the ground before the storm that brought 12 inches. South of RC had no snow on the ground and didn't get as much snow. 50''s yesterday and 40's last night. Forecasting 60 today and rain. The 7 day forcast is all above freezing. I'd bring the boat, kayak or canoe:) |
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