Eureka Springs. Again

[TonkaDriver]

Booked

Just booked my room also at the Regency Inn. I have overnight stops in Socorro, NM Lubbock, TX and Moyers, OK on the way there. Except for a few unavoidable intestate miles it is all State and US highways.

Kurt

 

[JohnnyB]

?

Only a few have committed making it kind of hard for a group rate If planning on coming to Eureka Springs please post as we need at least ten rooms for a groupWife and I plan on arriving on May 19

 

[6X3]

Only a few have committed making it kind of hard for a group rate If planning on coming to Eureka Springs please post as we need at least ten rooms for a groupWife and I plan on arriving on May 19

Sorry, but did I miss someone saying this is our hotel at $X price, make your reservation by xyz date, or the price will go up? ? I'll be there, but I'm staying somewhere else.

 

[JohnnyB]

Missed

I must have missed it too

as of now we do Not have enough for a group rate by my count 5 with some staying elsewhere( fine to each his own)

regency is where group was last year. Excellent rate without the group for a nice clean place

 

[radismukes]

I must have missed it too

as of now we do Not have enough for a group rate by my count 5 with some staying elsewhere( fine to each his own)

regency is where group was last year. Excellent rate without the group for a nice clean place

Johnny do you have a head count for TT ridering attending?

 

[JohnnyB]

Like I said above I'm counting about 5 right now

its a shame people don't take advantage of this area awesome roads and stuff to see and some great food

 

[bingle50]

The wife & I are in the Regency, arriving Sunday, May 19th.

 

[JohnnyB]

Group

Looking like 10-12 right now numbers wise including better halves

judy and I planning to be in sometime Sunday 5/19 afternoon staying at Regency

have several nice rides in mind plus places to eat

anyone with ride /food ideas please share

 

[Trail Blazer]

you fast talking thing you, we are all in. one thing we have been there 2 times in May and it has rained every trip, ( is May there rainy season )

Johnny we will make reservation @ Regeney, when we hear dates & info on motel

 

[Trail Blazer]

hay Johnny have you got the price on the Regency inn yet, if you did I guess I missed it some way.

 

[bingle50]

Random Minutia!

anyone with ride /food ideas please share

JohnnyB - tried to send this to you in a private message, system would not allow, just some random thoughts:

Eureka Springs Eats

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Ermilio’s - Italian, small home that is converted to a restaurant, very good. Since it is small, a large group could be a problem and the last I checked, they do not take reservations.

http://www.ermilios.com/

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Gaskin Cabin Steakhouse - known for their prime rib - the cabin was built around 1855

http://www.gaskinscabin.com/

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Rocking Pig Saloon, a biker bar with a wood fired pizza oven - love their chicken fried Filet Mignon

http://www.rockinpigsaloon.com/menu.php

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Mud Street Cafe - known for homemade breakfast pastries - their full breakfast is good

https://mudstreetcafe.com/

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Myrtle Mae’s - Local ground grits from the War Eagle Mill, good breakfast, lunch is ok

https://myrtiemaes.com/

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Filling station - Breakfast Buffet, quick in and out - not bad, use to be better. Was sold 2 years ago and they still don’t have it worked out yet but it is still a local favorite and it is right up the street from the Regency on Van Buren.

Food On the Road

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Low Gap Cafe - roads to and from very interesting, CIA trained, Nick came for a visit and stayed

http://www.lowgapcafe.com/about.html

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Mather Lodge - Petit Jean State Park - views are breathtaking and the meals are pretty good, large dinning room able to accept large groups with ease.

https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park/restaurant

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Ozark - Rivertown BBQ - their BBQ could be served in Texas, don’t need to say anything else

http://rivertownebbq.com/

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Oark & Oark General Store - built in 1890 - known for their burgers and pies - During Bikes Blues & BBQ rally, the wait can be as much as 4 hours to get in. The road to and from is what it is all about. Hwy 215 south out of Oark eats a number of bikes every year.

http://www.oarkgeneralstore.com/

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Jasper - Ozark Cafe - decent place to eat

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Jasper - 7 miles south on Hwy 7 - the Cliff House Inn - overlooking the Arkansas Grand Canyon, decent meals, love their red beans and corn bread - this is another place during BB&B that has a long wait to get in.

http://www.cliffhouseinnar.com/restaurant/

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Huntsville Ark. - Granny's Kitchen - local biker favorite -

https://www.facebook.com/Grannys-Kitchen-464396706955476/

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Points of interest -

Historic “Beaver Bridge” - single lane wood suspension bridge over Table Rock Lake

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_Bridge_(Arkansas)

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War Eagle Mill - working mill with lots to sell

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Kingston, Arkansas -Grandpa’s Flea Mkt. - junction Hwy 21 & 74 - road in and out are interesting - 3 big buildings full of stuff.

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Peel Ferry - only operating ferry in Arkansas - the town of Peel was hit with a tornado a few weeks back, it might be good to check to see if the ferry is operational.

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Roaring River State Park, Mo. - helmet required state - nice ride to and from.

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Pig Trail scenic byway - it was a little the worse for wear in September but it is still a good ride

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[JohnnyB]

Stuff

I've been to just about every place listed above but let's get the hotel and date stuff done first.

Hotel: REGENCY INN ( feel free to stay wherever you choose)

Dates: May 20 - 24, 2019

please call hotel direct for our group rate -479-253-5959

group rate dependent on room type approximately $62.50 with a discount for cash at Checkout

The above places are outstanding great roads scenery and food Simply can't go wrong

I'd like to get together each night to plan out next day's rides

our daily rides will leave from the Regency parking lot - time to be determined

 

[TonkaDriver]

Kick Off

I've been to just about every place listed above but let's get the hotel and date stuff done first.

Hotel: REGENCY INN ( feel free to stay wherever you choose)

Dates: May 20 - 24, 2019

please call hotel direct for our group rate -479-253-5959

group rate dependent on room type approximately $62.50 with a discount for cash at Checkout

The above places are outstanding great roads scenery and food Simply can't go wrong

I'd like to get together each night to plan out next day's rides

our daily rides will leave from the Regency parking lot - time to be determined

How about a kick-off get together somewhere for those of us arriving on the 19th?

Kurt

 

[JohnnyB]

How about a kick-off get together somewhere for those of us arriving on the 19th?

Kurt

Your getting ahead of me Kurt as I usually post exactly that a week or two prior

5:30 at Regency on Sunday 5/19. We cam come up with somewhere for dinner and go from there

 

[radismukes]

Your getting ahead of me Kurt as I usually post exactly that a week or two prior

5:30 at Regency on Sunday 5/19. We cam come up with somewhere for dinner and go from there

Any new updates? Do you have an a list of some attending?

 

[JohnnyB]

Looking like not a big group but should be fun

No sign up list come and enjoy

 

[LadyonaMission]

I had a wonderful time last year. The rides were fun, the food was good, this year I want to travel to other parts of the USA.

 

[jeyoung]

Going to try and come.

If all goes well the Wife and I will be there. Living in Mena, AR most of the time and that will be a good ride.:clapping:

 

[radismukes]

If all goes well the Wife and I will be there. Living in Mena, AR most of the time and that will be a good ride.:clapping:

You might want to give TonkaDriver a shoutout. He was planing an attending he's in Bagdad.

 

[jeyoung]

You might want to give TonkaDriver a shoutout. He was planing an attending he's in Bagdad.

He is coming from Az. I am in Arkansas.

 

[radismukes]

He is coming from Az. I am in Arkansas.

Don't ask me where my mind went to ........:xzqxz: Oh, well. Always good to travel with a buddy. :Joker3:

 

[TonkaDriver]

29 days till I leave. I am hoping to meet new riding buddies along the way and I already know there will be new friends once I get there. I told a friend of mine at work that I was going and he said it's the greatest place. Beautiful mountains, good food and friendly people. My kind of place.

Kurt

 

[TonkaDriver]

Final Preparations

Two weeks from tomorrow is launch day and I am about ready. I installed the 3 pocket fairing pouch and bought an AirHawk seat cushion. My Redline 3 hole oil change kit arrived today and will be done on Sunday. I will also be going thru the 20,000 mile service checklist. A coworker and riding partner is going as far as Socorro, NM the first day. It is shaping up to be a great trip.

Kurt

 

[JohnnyB]

Rides

Getting close so here's what I'm planning ride wise -feel free to join us or do your own thing.

As I've got to have some maintenance done on new bike I'll be heading over to Rogers and Pig Trail harley Monday morning. Also that way is the Pea Ridge National Battlefield, Crystal bridges museum and the Walmart Museum. Will be stopping at an old Grist Mill on way back

Tuesday I'm off to the Oark General store via Pig Trail then into Clarksville for some great BBQ

Wednesday headed south again for the Arkansas Grand Canyon and to Low Gap for lunch or dinner at the Low Gap cafe

Thursday -I have no idea -Yet

 

[wehrme]

I'm in, short of a monsoon, dust storm or locust plague. It is MAY you know.

I just need a ride. Been to ES many times and always enjoyed it there.

Staying 20-22nd.

See you folks there.

 

[TonkaDriver]

T Minus 48 Hours.

​Kurt

 

[JohnnyB]

??

Should be in Sunday early afternoon

 

[wehrme]

Shamless 'bump'.

Folks, there's still time to attend. Best riding roads in the country. It would be nice if a few more people attend.

I hate to keep asking the same people for a beer.

 

[TonkaDriver]

Blast Off

Headed out in an hour. Quick adjustment at the chiropractor on the way. He is taking me a half hour before opening. Going to be a great day.

Kurt

 

[wehrme]

Should be there by check-in time on Monday.