nakwakto00
Adventurist
Hello! I'm planning my first cross-country motorcycle trip from Washington state 'to be determined' on the East Coast. I've got a commitment in Utah in early May so that would be included in the trip. I want to return to Washington state before mid-June. I know this doesn't give a lot of guidance and is kind of vague, but I'm planning and hoping for a few suggestions both going to and returning.
I want to avoid Interstates and cities as much as possible. I'm definitely a backroads rider. I'm interested in places (but doesn't mean I have to visit all of them on this trip) like Big Bend National Park, Bayou country, Arkansas, western North Carolina, Texas Hill Country to name a few. I haven't fully decided to ride my '06 RT or my '13 F800GS. I would not be adverse to some good gravel roads but not mud or sand since I plan on traveling solo. I rate myself as an intermediate Adventure rider but have done some technical stuff successfully. So your suggestions on which ride is appreciated too.
I like and prefer to camp. So if you know of any great camping spots... lemme know. I am a foodie too. So, suggestions on good BBQ, catfish, Cajun, Tex-Mex or great local fare would be greatly appreciated. Finally, I enjoy scenic and historic places. I plan to take a day or two off and want to explore pretty or interesting place(s). My daily distance is between 250-400 miles. From another thread I made note of Arkansas riding and some roads in Nebraska.
Finally, any trip or gear recommendations that might be unique to this trip. Or areas to avoid. I generally put in about 12,000 miles each year riding in the Pacific Northwest (Wa, Or, Id, BC) and as far as South Dakota and Colorado. If someone is interested in riding a portion or so with me, please PM me.
I know its a big open request, but I'm interested in what suggestions might be offered. One thing I do know there are a lot of great riders in the MOA that could really help me make this a great trip. Please don't tell me to buy some Butler Maps and go from there. I'm asking for your great advice and suggestions.
I want to avoid Interstates and cities as much as possible. I'm definitely a backroads rider. I'm interested in places (but doesn't mean I have to visit all of them on this trip) like Big Bend National Park, Bayou country, Arkansas, western North Carolina, Texas Hill Country to name a few. I haven't fully decided to ride my '06 RT or my '13 F800GS. I would not be adverse to some good gravel roads but not mud or sand since I plan on traveling solo. I rate myself as an intermediate Adventure rider but have done some technical stuff successfully. So your suggestions on which ride is appreciated too.
I like and prefer to camp. So if you know of any great camping spots... lemme know. I am a foodie too. So, suggestions on good BBQ, catfish, Cajun, Tex-Mex or great local fare would be greatly appreciated. Finally, I enjoy scenic and historic places. I plan to take a day or two off and want to explore pretty or interesting place(s). My daily distance is between 250-400 miles. From another thread I made note of Arkansas riding and some roads in Nebraska.
Finally, any trip or gear recommendations that might be unique to this trip. Or areas to avoid. I generally put in about 12,000 miles each year riding in the Pacific Northwest (Wa, Or, Id, BC) and as far as South Dakota and Colorado. If someone is interested in riding a portion or so with me, please PM me.
I know its a big open request, but I'm interested in what suggestions might be offered. One thing I do know there are a lot of great riders in the MOA that could really help me make this a great trip. Please don't tell me to buy some Butler Maps and go from there. I'm asking for your great advice and suggestions.