I hit the road northward at about 9am to take a look at Deadwood (crowded and cute) and explore Spearfish Canyon, where I hiked to Spearfish and Roughlock Falls. I devoured delicious homemade ice cream in Spearfish and then drove around Sturgis. Although the Harley-Davidson Rally doesn’t officially start until Friday, Sturgis is getting ready! Lots of booths, tents, and Jack Daniels banners! And did I mention the influx of bikers? There are significantly more all over the Black Hills area than when I arrived here last Thursday. 

Regardless of the H-D noise and traffic congestion, I really love the Black Hills. The scenery is magnificent, the hiking refreshing, and the ice cream scrumptious.