Day 10
We started off Day 10 in Sturgis, South Dakota… We needed our bikes serviced, and decided to get it all done while in the area. Those with “metric” bikes stayed in Sturgis, and two of the Harley-Davidson owners, Kristen and I, made our way to Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Some would consider that wasted time—time we could have better spent on the road—but we met some wonderful people there. Two associates of Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Paula from Service, and Chrissy from Parts; and a fellow rider who was stopping for some service as well, Guy, an Air Force Veteran. All three were very interested with Camp Hope, and we spent a considerable amount of time talking with them about all of the work that’s been done and the plans for the future.
Paula spoke about a gentleman based out of Keystone, South Dakota that has an organization called Camp Freedom which works with disabled Americans. She was going to try to put him contact with Camp Hope and see if he can bring in and host disabled Veterans at his facility. What a great idea!
The response we’re getting everywhere we stop and have an opportunity to speak of Camp Hope is very, very encouraging.
On to the ride… Day 10 had us traveling from Sturgis to Devils Tower National Monument and then on our way towards Yellowstone National Park, both in Wyoming.
West of Sturgis, on our way to Devils Tower, we took South Dakota Highway 34 to Wyoming Highway 24. The ride was spectacular! After Devils Tower, on our way to Yellowstone, we made it as far as Buffalo, Wyoming where we bedded down for the evening. We’ve been putting in some long hours on the bikes, and today was no exception.
Enjoy the photos… more to come.
Group photo time at Devils Tower
Scenes from Devils Tower
Which way do we go...
