Sleeping
Around
Over
the many years of touring, I've slept in a lot of places,
folks. I've dedicated a web page just to mention some
of the places that stood out in my mind, for whatever
reason. In some cases the prices are listed; the year
for such is on the bottom right. Do keep in mind inflation
happens...
OREGON
This
place was clean, quiet and offered FREE internet/computer
use - not just wireless. Good food was within walking
distance - and - the hostess actually handed us some wash
rags upon registration for cleaning our bikes.
Rate: $60.50/double
after tax
2006
MONTANA
Heading
south on Hwy 89 from East Glacier Park, through Blackfeet
Indian Reservation, this was a welcome oasis after riding
through extremely hot temps. Sitting just south of reservation
lines, this Inn offered a pool and laundry facilities.
Rates were a little steep, U$ dollars, but it was clean.
One problem - there are no exterior doors from the individual
rooms themselves - you have to carry your gear and request
a perimeter room to see your bike. Tired and heat stricken,
I realized this after paying. If you park around back,
it's pretty secure. There was an excellent restaurant/steakhouse
just up the road from here, on the same side of the road.
Can't remember the name, other than it had the word Elk
in it.
Rates:
$80+ 80+
2006
ONTARIO
Super kind
people. Very comfortable, like going home. One great breakfast
- pancakes, fruit, the works. Excellent bang for the buck.
Even dried out our very wet
gear...
Rates: $55+
(Canadian)
2006
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Absolutely
serene, your hosts Michel and Louise will certainly make
you feel as though you would like to stay longer. If Michel
is feeling up to it, he'll entertain you with pleasant
music, played on the grand piano in the lounge area. Beautiful
tapestry-covered walls and fine antique furnishings adorn
the rooms. Internet access and inground pool are just
some of the accommodating features at Maison Greenwood.
Located minutes from Cowansville in the Eastern Townships,
Quebec, Maison Greenwood is near the action - ski centres,
horse riding centres, golf and vinyards, to name a few
places.
For
Reservations telephone: 450-263-8355 or 866-309-9626
Rates:
$80-$100+
2006
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MICHIGAN
The next morning,
we stepped outside to find polish rags placed on our bikes.
Continental breakfast and within walking distance of restaurants.
If my memory serves me correct, I found it pricey. After riding
all day in cold rain, it didn't matter.
Rates: ?
2006
MONTANA
Nice
and clean, with a great little restaurant just a hop-over-a
parking-lot away. However - this faces a mountain - where some
pretty nasty storms are spun. check below...
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MONTANA
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Gulch was the scene of Montana's greatest placer gold
rush in the spring of 1863. By the fall of 1864, nearly
ten thousand people crowded the surrounding hillsides.
Small settlements were so numerous and so scattered
that contemporaries called the area "Fourteen-mile
City'. Virginia City and its near neighbor, Nevada
City, were the main centres of commerce. |
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Give
yourself a few days here - you'll need time to explore
Virginia City. You get your own key to the place (at least
I did) and you have the place to yourself. Furnished
in antiques and collectibiles, your host will fill you
in on some local history. If you're a light sleeper, you
may even hear the cattle drive that is run up the main
street early mornings.
Rates:
$75+
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SASKATCHEWAN
(Sorry dudes-
this one didn't scan so well.)
Can't remember
the rates for this place, but they must've been cheap. I
do remember it was near a Dairy Queen (of utmost
importance after a long day's ride) and had a great little
pool. There was an excellent restaurant attached to the
premises also. PLUS it's near
Prairie Cycle - so if you need service for your Harley,
Dan and the gang are the greatest bunch of guys around.
Prairie
Cycle
1355
McIntyre Street,
Regina
Sask.
S4R
2M9
306-522-1747
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QUEBEC
This place
resembled a motel when I first saw it from the outside.
It was an absolutely clean and beautiful place. The husband/wife
team really went all out on the decorating. Your special
lady will love this one. Very good continental breakfast
and considering it's just off Hwy. 55 North in Quebec, it's
very quiet. The parking area is hidden from view of highway
traffic as well as local traffic - which is great for bikers.
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MONTANA
Although I
never actually slept here, I did see the premises.
Elegantly country - horns, Indian/Western theme, the whole
ranch thing. I eventually opted to sleep at Virginia City.
However, the proprietor was very kind, proudly showed her
cabins, talked a little history and offered a welcoming
attitude. It is set in the "ghost town" of Laurin,
Montana. Beautiful place, kind people. Simple.
Rates:
$120+
2006
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IDAHO
Although it's
in a rough looking area, right on the main drag of Idaho
Falls, this place was clean and air-conditioned. An important
feature considering I had just turned down another motel
because they had NO air conditioning. The temps
were 115 degrees+ the day I took this room. Also - quick
note - the guys behind the desk were very polite and helpful.
They took care of a parking problem (the parking problem
being someone else was in my spot). The young man
behind the desk went door-to-door just to find out who was
in the incorrect spot, but to no avail. Eventually he gave
me another room and a discount for the inconvenience. Very
accommodating crew here. Continental breakfast included.
This place
was near grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations.
Rates:
$60 |
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NOVA
SCOTIA
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Sorry
guys, but this flyer went through a lot on our way to Newfoundland;
almost four weeks on the road, during which it unfortunately
got wet!
What
sets this campground apart from others is the hospitality
offered from its host, long-retired senior citizen
Jack McDonald. Mr. McDonald takes the time to personally
greet all of his newly registered guests, and chat with
them not only about their travels but also to fill
guests in on the history about the place. From his stories
of the big fire at the lumber mill the grounds once held
to the tales of the Great War, Jack McDonald makes each
person's visit very special. The bonus - cheap rates ($11.00)
plus HOT showers.
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For a cool place to stay,
snowmobile to, fish at and/or hunt, call Claudine or Robert
Lortie, your hosts.
(819)
983 - 1165
www.pourvoiriepignonrouge.com
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