An Old Guy on an old Goldwing hauling an old Mini Mate - On to North Dakota - Day 17 - 2025 Ep 4

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I think I need to clarify a couple of things. The rate for the campsite was $25.00 US. Add the reservation fee which was tagged on whether or not you used booked online or in person was $5.80 US. Like every state, federal, provincial or federal park in North America, the reservation system is owned by an outside private company and they have get their pound and a half of flesh. I thought I would get around the booking fee. NOT! What did piss me off was the $7.00 x 2 for a daily vehicle pass. If you are going to camp, you have to bring a vwhicle. that double charge was the insult.

[@bradboustead1682]

True

[@lufunodreadierambuda5800]

A greatifull Old Guy on a bike. Enjoy victor from South Africa.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks Victor.

[@goldwingmoments]

Hey there Jim, thanks for sharing another part of your journey. Always nice to follow along and check out the areas you travel to. Catch you on the next one.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Always good to relive the hot days while dealing with cold days of no riding.

[@markhall5448]

Those big splats on the windshield look like you were running into some very large bugs!!! Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It is surprising how few insects I actually ran into on this trip. But there were a few and they tended to be big.

[@southernrebel]

Good video Jim!! Gets you another day closer to here!! haha God Bless safe ridin rubber down

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Still have a ways to go, Johnny!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Thanks for sharing bud that was a great day nice ride take care see you on the next video hope your having a great weekend

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks Tom.

[@jw-hy5nq]

When traveling my choice for campspots is the small town campgrounds. They are usually pretty cheap, decently set up and close to amenities. Most small towns out west have them. Not worth the money to stay at the big commercial or national/provincial parks unless you are staying multiple days.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I should have been modifying my travel days. I found state/provincial parks the easiest to find and plan my routes around.

[@SNOWBIRDBIKER]

Nice flat ride Jim!! Thanks for sharing.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Flat, yes, they could see me leaving the farm for close to 6 hours.

[@mikewatson4644]

Between the cost of the campground, the expense of the trailer and the extra fuel cost, I no longer camp. A reasonably nice hotel comes with a shower, nice bed and usually breakfast. No long walk to the shower, fresh towels included. No walk in the middle of the night when an old guy (myself) has to go pee. Not much to setup in the evening, not much to tear down in the morning. Good WiFi and electricty to charge phone/batteries. Thanks for bringing us along

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I usually do trips where I stay multiple nights. 95% of the time I do prefer to camp.

[@bradboustead1682]

$45 to rent a little patch of dirt for a day is obscene.

[@garysbackroadadventures]

Travelled that same route from the Canadian border back down to Minot. I wanted to enter Canada, but couldn't because I was carrying my firearm. Had a nice conversation with the border agents before turning around and heading back south.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Theere are some things that you just don't cross the border with. Had to eat an orange once in a holding area in Maine as citrus fruit were not allowed into the US even though it was grown in Florida.

[@harleyedwardson642]

I see you're at McDonald's in Minot, this is where I live on the east side of town. Too bad I didn't know you were coming through. I've been watching for a couple months watched quite a few of your old videos. I am no young feller either but I sure do enjoy riding. Two years ago went to the east coast Plymouth Rock Maine New Hampshire Vermont Niagara falls beautiful country great trip. This summer went to Chicago got on route 66 made it to Oklahoma then headed north back home our intention was to take 2 years to complete it. Enjoy your videos stay safe my friend.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's so hard to know in real time when and where someone will be even with a well planned route. I've been a day behind and/or 6 hours ahead of "planned " meet ups. Sounds like you had a great ride out east and I would love to do as much of Rte. 66 as possible,

[@LorettaKnelsen-go7mf]

Hi just joined your channel.Sk. 🇨🇦

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks for joining me on my travels.

[@jenkins1979]

thank you for your videos Speaking as a 72 year old biker myself.When your on a trip do you have a method to protect yourself if attacked? That is my main concerned,staying safe

[@richardmourdock2719]

Why do state parks charge so much? Because they can. $60 us really ridiculous. But at 15:35 when the helmet cam showed Knob Creek on the shelf, at least one can assume you got a fine, fine bourbon to help prepare you for the evening!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I did, Richard, I did. It helped.

[@brianfromnh2596]

Any maple bourbon?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I wasn't looking. I tend to look for that flavour in the fall and I think I will wait until I get to Vermont.

[@johnlinn]

Well, crossing North Dakota of the list. $45 For That? Nope.

[@profitininfinitenumbers7189]

$45 for camping that’s why I stealth camp every day on my Honda trike No reverse gear Sleep in a tent in freezing weather

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I have too much trouble getting up off the ground these days. The base price was fine, it was the extra charges that got me and once I was already at the park, I just wasn't going looking elsewhere. There was a time when I sleath camped. Not so much anymore.

[@harleyedwardson642]

Me again from North Dakota that price is disgusting. A friend they camp a lot he contacted the director of parks he basically told them if you don't like it camp somewhere else. Like I said disgusting. Oh and I and the friend we both work for the state of North Dakota it's getting real disgusting Glad I'm close to retirement.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The base fee was in line with many state and provincial parks. Not being able to get around the reservation fee and being double charged for the daily vehicle fee was really what ticked me off. I used the agrument that one days was 24 hours and I wouldn't even be on the site for more than 16. The system would not acknowledge.

[@randymedeiros2187]

Jim I think that is ridiculous to have to pay $ 45 USD for a camp site. I do not think I have ever heard of one over $ 20 USD. I do not know how they sleep at night.

[@LeAnn610]

It’s a democrat world. 🤑

[@OldGuyonaBike]

$25-30 is common for state and federal parks. It is the added fees that bother me.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Sorry but North Dakota is run by republicans.