The “real” reason for this epic road trip was to see my son and his family before they transfer to his next Air Force station in Dayton, Ohio—within two months. I got in on a Thursday night, and my son had to work the next day.
Initially, I thought I’d just rest for the day, but l suppose I can rest when I am dead. I took off early (of course) to explore. About a half hour down the highway, I stopped at Sturgis, home of the infamous yearly motorcycle rally. Sturgis is the hub for many scenic rides around the beautiful state of South Dakota.
While I was walking around, I stopped a local person and asked, “Where do locals go for breakfast?” She pointed me to Red’s.
I then drove through Deadwood and Lead. I attended a few rallies in my Harley riding day, and I could not believe how these slow and sleepy towns have exploded into massive tourist destinations.
On my way back to Rapid City in the afternoon, I stopped in at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
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| “Thank you for your service and sacrifice.” |
And then I saw this chapel across the highway at the entrance of the Fort Meade Recreation Area.
Off to dinner with the family…next entry….
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