[4tracker]

I'm semi retired with plenty of time on my hands now, to enjoy more of the things that I really like doing, like trail riding and camping in our great state of Michigan! I've been doing this with my kids since 86 taking weekend trips up north. I still go with my son on our 4 wheelers occasionally, but its hard for him to take time off, that often.
I also enjoy, small diners up north, cooking a good meal on campfire grill, relaxing by campfire with a few drinks, with a friend, possibly talking about different atv trips, hobbies, carriers, family, etc. Things we might even have in common.
If you over 50 (where we would have more in common) and if any of this sounds like something you would like to do, and you might be in the same situation as I am, or if you know of someone that you think might be interested, please get in touch with me (i'll give my phone # to answer any questions or thoughts you might have on a trip)
By the way, I always help out if needed, I have a vehicle and trailer, always equally share expenses for food, gas, camp permit etc.
Really looking forward to meeting the right person that loves the great outdoors as much as I do, and hopefully, will enjoy a great trip together! thanks steve

 

[4tracker]

Still here! weather looking great for a trip up north if you know someone in the same situation as mine please have them get in touch with me. summer doesn't last very long here in northern Michigan so lets RIDE ASAP! thanks Steve

 

[Bryan]

Wrong side of michigan for me and im not over 50 lol

 

[shadetree]

Wrong side of michigan for me and im not over 50 lol

lmao, well..i'm over 50, but no where near him !, wish I was closer ( or rich !..lol ), i'd take a road trip, and you know I love road trips !..lol.

 

[4tracker]

My son and I are heading up mon-thur next week. Its been nearly 2 months since our last ride, and is why I'm looking for anyone that can help get me out of town lol ''more often''!! There's got to be someone out there that is just sitting on their ass, like I am, instead of on our quads and out camping and enjoying the great out doors here in Michigan! Summer is winding down in our northern part of the state, where the cold nights soon will be too cold for camping out in a tent! Need to get a camper, I guess lol If you know someone over 50 that's just seems to be staring at the walls lately, looking like they need some oxygen in their lungs and a little sun on their face, then have them get in touch asap, before its too late! Time is closing in quickly!!
Thanks Steve

 

[LedFTed]

you might be cutting good company off by age class. i have found good company, with friends way younger , an way older. even now i dont mind the young ones, as long as they dont play c-rap.. i just cant stand rap music..

 

[4tracker]

I ride with anyone thats ready!! My middle name should be ready lol My 3 sons are young, yet hard to get them up and running or wont go at all! I would prefer more my age, just for that reason that their too ready to head back home instead of enjoying the trip/time out.... too impatient! St Helen Jam this weekend getting there early before all the campsites are taken!

 

[4tracker]

Made it up to the ''ST HELEN ORV JAM'' 8/10 -12. Got there w/ grandson on his 450 dirt bike, his friend, on my sons TRX450r (fortunately for him since my son had to work) and my ''r''....rrrrr! Got there early in order to grab one of the last camp sites, since they were going fast, and filling up quickly! On Sat was the sand drags, and Sun the mud bogs. We fortunately had time to ride Thur. for a while, out on the trails, to get that out of the way, before the events started. We headed way out, towards N. of West Branch area, to show the kids the trails, quite a ways out from town. We were in the deepest/furthest part of the trail, when my sons ''r'' popped a rod, through the case....OUCH!! Had to leave his buddy there, while we headed back and drove grandsons pickup back in there, thinking we would never get to it,with bald tires spinning, w/ little traction, in deep, powder fine, like sand, but with a lot of luck, some engine revving & some swerving n swaying, finally made it! Needles to say that was the end of his buddies riding for the weekend!  It didn't get much better after that, when grandsons bike blew a head gasket, way, way back in there, on the trails, but fortunately he was able to make it back to camp, by letting it cool down, on the way! Ever have a day like this, before?...err! That left me to ride alone, but gave me some time to explore some of the many trails, we've passed by in the past, but never took the time to investigate and kids admitted the trip was not a total washout, since we all cover miles of trails, they also were with ea other, having a blast, and not alone!! atv hill climbing, plenty of great sandy, orv play areas, riding through town checking out the babes lol, St Helen's beach, great camp fire cook'in w/ also some fantastic food in town! great weather too, finally! after the many past weeks, in the 90's! Way toooo ''HOT'' to enjoy a trip out on the trails, for over a month! along with the main reason for going, the drag races, and the many festivities they had to offer! Great time for sure, and hope to do it again next year, but hopefully with much better luck lol Not many places in the country where you can do so much in such a small town, that welcomes every type of orv, for kids as well adults! Almost like handing us the key to the town, like we owned it! lol Such an extremely friendly Town, as well as the many other cities, through our great state of Michigan!!⛺⛅....
If you are in need of a ridding buddy/friend over 50 lets head up north and ride/camp, Or if you might know someone let them know, were running out of summer quickly now!! Thanks Steve

 

[Bryan]

Made it up to the ''ST HELEN ORV JAM'' 8/10 -12. Got there w/ grandson on his 450 dirt bike, his friend, on my sons TRX450r (fortunately for him since my son had to work) and my ''r''....rrrrr! Got there early in order to grab one of the last camp sites, since they were going fast, and filling up quickly! On Sat was the sand drags, and Sun the mud bogs. We fortunately had time to ride Thur. for a while, out on the trails, to get that out of the way, before the events started. We headed way out, towards N. of West Branch area, to show the kids the trails, quite a ways out from town. We were in the deepest/furthest part of the trail, when my sons ''r'' popped a rod, through the case....OUCH!! Had to leave his buddy there, while we headed back and drove grandsons pickup back in there, thinking we would never get to it,with bald tires spinning, w/ little traction, in deep, powder fine, like sand, but with a lot of luck, some engine revving & some swerving n swaying, finally made it! Needles to say that was the end of his buddies riding for the weekend!  It didn't get much better after that, when grandsons bike blew a head gasket, way, way back in there, on the trails, but fortunately he was able to make it back to camp, by letting it cool down, on the way! Ever have a day like this, before?...err! That left me to ride alone, but gave me some time to explore some of the many trails, we've passed by in the past, but never took the time to investigate and kids admitted the trip was not a total washout, since we all cover miles of trails, they also were with ea other, having a blast, and not alone!! atv hill climbing, plenty of great sandy, orv play areas, riding through town checking out the babes lol, St Helen's beach, great camp fire cook'in w/ also some fantastic food in town! great weather too, finally! after the many past weeks, in the 90's! Way toooo ''HOT'' to enjoy a trip out on the trails, for over a month! along with the main reason for going, the drag races, and the many festivities they had to offer! Great time for sure, and hope to do it again next year, but hopefully with much better luck lol Not many places in the country where you can do so much in such a small town, that welcomes every type of orv, for kids as well adults! Almost like handing us the key to the town, like we owned it! lol Such an extremely friendly Town, as well as the many other cities, through our great state of Michigan!!⛺⛅....
If you are in need of a ridding buddy/friend over 50 lets head up north and ride/camp, Or if you might know someone let them know, were running out of summer quickly now!! Thanks Steve

Holy moly what a string of bad luck! I rode the UP this past weekend, got sprinkled on, but weather was perfect!

 

[4tracker]

Heading back up north next weekend riding/camping, with a couple of guys that found me on the forum. Weather looking grear low 80's full sun!!
I'll be ready to head back up if/when your ready! or tell someone that might be interested in some fresh Michigan air/sand/sun/hills/lakes....FUN!! Thanks Steve

 

[4tracker]

New year, but trails still there!! Lets ride! Let me know when any of you have time
Thanks Steve

 

[Winchester1]

I live in southern Indiana, sounds like a long trip but I might be interested. I am new to ATV's but rode motorcycles as a teenager. How far north are you in Michigan?

 

[4tracker]

I'll be ready to head up north as soon as it warms up and snow has finally melted away. Let me know before then and lets plan a great trip! Thanks, steve

 

[4tracker]

Michigan trail buddy needed, to join me for St Helen trip this spring/summer, camping, trail riding! Over 50 to have more things in common. 2 or more days would be great! Let me know and lets go! Thanks, Steve