Just Because

[STEPPENWOLF]

Stealth camping,I was just rambling around the country when I was 20-21 in my van and just off the main two lane and found a dirt road which lead up to this spot.A guy walking his dog came by and had him take my picture with my little Kodak 110 with the green button.


Buena Vista CO '75

[STEPPENWOLF]

Just because I can't pass a historical marker when on the bike,could never stop when truck driver,I have always enjoyed history especially around Ohio and Kentucky,so much to see along the Ohio River and surrounding area.
Well watching PBS this afternoon from KET this gem came on.

http://www.ket.org/cgi-bin/cheetah/watch_video.pl?nola=KWWSK+000000

I think the book which I read years ago called The Frontiersman is what this video was based on.

[motoman]

Nice you have posted that info Caption. I remember bits an pieces of it when you were telling me about your XS11 sojourn of close to 6k circling the western half of this country a couple years back.....awsome riding distances to do in 'one whack' on these ole'scoots, to say the least.

[STEPPENWOLF]

That was pretty cool CZ.Thanks.

[CaptonZap]

Hey James, can you translate?

http://www.youtube.com/embed/iKqpvriKZuA

[STEPPENWOLF]

Scott..actually fell asleep out back watching the moon on my patio
I feel like throwing my sleeping mat and bag on the ground and spending the night outside...maybe...will report tomorrow.

[STEPPENWOLF]

http://blog.petflow.com/a-homeless-man-was-ignored-every-day-until-a-stranger-approached-him-on-hidden-camera-and-did-something-magical/

[3Phase]

Thanks, Bill, that moon'll give me something else to look at this weekend besides engine parts and clearances! Maybe I can work outside at night when it's cool too.

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[STEPPENWOLF]

This kinda stuff is super cool.Go out side and have a look..it's free.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/08/supermoon-august-2014-how-to-see_n_5659215.html

[STEPPENWOLF]

Remember the ending to Space Cowboys...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSPbwXUq9vM

[STEPPENWOLF]

Sturgis and a few other web cams..

http://rapidcityjournal.com/sturgisrallydaily/webcams/sturgis-street/

[STEPPENWOLF]

Wow CZ..didn't know there was an"official " name and a ##it load of rules to pull off the road and spend the night in the forest.Daniel Boone musta had a hard time to spend his nights.I believe in the leave no trace theory but soo many people don't.
Cousin worked for the BLM in CA and OR and the park service in AZ..she had stories about the trash people left behind which I find disgusting.
Well I shouldn't be surprised as people throw their Micky d's bags out the window along the street,get to the exit ramp on the interstate and empty their ashtrays.
Sorry,getting on a rant hereJust hit a sore spot with me.
JW..that is how to do it but now days I would I prefere in the woods so I am not seen or heard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sePM22MRnLA

[CaptonZap]

Here is some useful information.

http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com/2008/05/dispersed-camping-on-public-lands.html

Remember the secret words, Dispersed camping.


CZ

[STEPPENWOLF]

I am all for stealth camping. I have camped along the tracks all my life,just keep it small,most people won't notice.I haven't paid to camp in 30 years.
I thought about this as a buddy of mine is coming up from FL on his way to Sturgis and will at be staying at a KOA in Batesville IN,he has gone about 160 miles out of his way to come see me..geeeze..I have sat on a curb in a rest area and slept and even on the bike.Now days.....arrested and throwen in jail as a vagrant.


My friend from FL

[jwhughes3]

Day 1 of 7kWUSCAN roadside camp near Marfa TX on a picnic table.



Cost: Free
Value: Priceless

John