I might be able to meet up with you but my departure depends on o how assembly of the vehicle progresses .
Any Fellow Michigander?
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This is what I had started doing until the monkey wrench went into my plans.
Not sure where you're starting from, so that will potentially affect your route, but what I did was download all of the ORV routes from the DNR website (Side note: if you use the Chrome browser the "Batch Link Download" extension makes this MUCH easier. Other browsers have similar extensions). Once I had them all sorted out, I uploaded them all into a new map called ORV Routes in "Your Places" on Google Maps. You can't really edit or manipulate the tracks in Google Maps, but this will allow you to pick points and let Maps automatically route you from point to point for any road-sections of your trip.
If you want to get more detailed, you'll have to use a combination of Google Earth, Google Maps, or other mapping software. I've been using Earth (the desktop Pro version, not the useless cloud-based garbage) and maps to create tracks, then export them to KML and import them into Back Country Navigator on my tablet for use in the field. It's cumbersome, but it works, and is mostly free since I bought BCN Pro with a credit.
Off-Road Ranger I
Off-Road Ranger I
I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing but I'm headed out today to meet up with some coworkers who are by traverse city to fish and then I will head up to KOAR.
Off-Road Ranger I
So I let the locals scare me out of staying in the woods my first night in the UP. It was day 2 of bear season and I was told that there were a lot of bear this year, and that I probably don't want to accidentally set up camp where a hunter had planned to be. So I ended up at Indian lake park. Had a great site next to the lake.
Off-Road Ranger I
I'm at KOAR, top of the hill just past the hill top tents. Green tacoma, orange and black RTT. I'm on 2m radio 146.460mhz
Ryan ... Randall here in the hilltop tent red F150 ... Overland flag on the tent. what is you call ? I am
K8UFM
K8UFM
Off-Road Ranger I
I'm K1RAC, I have a portable HF setup but I'm not very good with it yet. I was thinking about doing the trail ride, not sure if I want to pack my RTT up in the morning though.
Alpena here..... Looking for like minded folks to do some local trails with.
Influencer II
In case anyone is interested we added a forums feature on the website. If you were a part of the community experiment you should already be able to log in and use it. If not, and you'd like to use it, you'll have to register with the site in order to have access to it. Any questions, point 'em my way.
Hello from Sturgis, Michigan. Always interested in meeting new folks and going on the next organized ride.
Influencer II
Been a little bit since I've been on. Things have been busy to say the least. In good way though. Working on tons of ideas for the future of Michigan Overland,some of which we will hopefully be able to implement next year (training, adventure routes, podcast, etc.).
How was everyone's experience at the KOAR event?
How was everyone's experience at the KOAR event?
Off-Road Ranger I
Off-Road Ranger I
Been kinda all over the place lately too, but I did find a little bit on the event. This short video has some pretty cool shots & from the look of it they had beautiful weather for it!
Influencer II
Influencer II
Some updates, ideas, and a path forward. As always, questions/comments and feedback is welcomed. Shoot me a message or just reply here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SwVL3zwsI1wh6i0SoxBUy7ZHc7YICY9oSzJVxMKADkE/edit?usp=drivesdk
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SwVL3zwsI1wh6i0SoxBUy7ZHc7YICY9oSzJVxMKADkE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Off-Road Ranger I
Influencer II
It was pretty warm that weekend. I forget which video I watched, but I'm pretty sure I saw your truck in it. Did you put a topper on the bed? If I find it again, I'll post it up here.
