We left Rapid City early this morning and headed up I-90 to the Sturgis exit. Unless you own or are really into motorcycles and their history this is likely one town you could skip. It has some old buildings but they are filled with all things motorcycle from tattoos to tee-shirts to bars and grills. We didn't stay long.
We took highway 14a along Boulder Canyon to Deadwood. Deadwood is definitely old. It was early and most everything is closed. In fact most places are likely closed on Monday since the weekends are their busiest time. We shot some pictures and looked for Wild Bill's grave site but since it was raining we didn't really look all that hard.
Heading up the highway to a town named Lead. Lead is a quaint older mining town with some really remarkable old buildings. We looked at this one since it was for sale. Ken & Mia's Bed and Breakfest?
Moving on down the road we took the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway to Spearfish and then up to Belle Fourche the geographical center of the nation. A huge marker pinpoints the exact location.
Then we hit the road for Wyoming. We are within easy driving distance to the first National Monument, Devils Tower and I was being drawn to it like a magnet. We went into the park and drove up to the visitor center to observe this amazing rock formation up close and personal.
Don't want to forget our furry little friends just down the road from the Tower in Prairie Dog Town.
Hope all is well and thanks for stopping by.
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