RV Living | Black Hills South Dakota! [Sturgis Part 2]

[@johnvolk8242]

BACKROUND MUSIC IS GREAT

[@danielc.2042]

I was at Mt Rushmore last September right after Labor day and it was covered in snow. It was AWESOME!!!!

[@cinlouant]

My husband is CVMA too! Great to see the places we visited in Sturgis!

[@trackmom2167]

Bear country, reptile gardens, the cosmos, badlands....SD is awesome.

[@paul36]

I'm from South Dakota and lived in the Blackhills I love your videos and enjoyed your Hills videos! Such a great place to ride and the air is so fresh from the Blackhills spruce. I just bought my 1st 5th wheel new and learn alot from you two. Thanks

[@josephrawls]

We were there a few years ago with our two oldest grand kids. When we were at the Needles there were a couple of climbers on the rock just in front of the white truck at 8:46 practicing with their climbing ropes.

[@davidmcafee4972]

Been to Sturgis several times.. love the area and love all there is to do.. really enjoyed watching ur videos.. we will be back in 2022

[@dannyfow6153]

Really cool sights! Thank you for another great video with plenty of great sights to see. Travel safe.

[@donandpathawes1947]

Ray and Evelyn are AWESOME people!

[@sandycrane1739]

So many good rides up there. We loved it

[@birdie9680]

I just discovered your channel and love your style and attitude!! Also, my husband and I greatly admire and respect ALL VETERANS, POW / MIA's!! Veterans are the bedrock of this country!! Tara, hope your health problems (Lyme disease) remain seldom seen. Rock on you guys!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel! 😊

[@cainehernandez9901]

Both pt 1 and 2 are great thank you both for Some great info . I lived in Alaska for 25 yrs and some of the best scenery ever . But now it’s time to explore the lower 48 mostly northern .

[@darrinnutter5184]

Suggestion, looks like you might have missed a beautiful scenic drive when you left Mt Rushmore, when you leave Mt Rushmore, go left on 244, then take 16A towards Custer state park, there are a few tunnels you go thru and some really cool circular wooden bridges. At least 2 of those tunnels, when you look thru the tunnel, you see the monument, what I read was they built the tunnels for that purpose, then figured how to get the roads to them, I would suggest you take that drive if you go back! I really enjoy your videos, you have went most of the same places we went in 2015.

[@susananderson618]

Great job editing......we can spend HOURS in Custer State Park, it never gets old and so much to see and do....we were just there yesterday, saw buffalo, pronghorn, coyote, donkeys and lots of people! Black Hills is one of our favorite places to spend the summer.

[@JR828]

Hello from S Florida! I road out to Sturgis from Florida years ago. It's always best to stay a week after everyone leaves, you were smart. Even though there was no construction when I was there, I was anticipating Mt Rushmore to be bigger also! I'm getting my coach this summer, and going fulltime with my motorcycles next year! Love your channel....always great content....thx!

[@scottsprowl7484]

We enjoy your videos...btw you are living our dream. Keep those good times Rollin

[@cindydotson2652]

MOST ENJOYABLE, THANK YOU

[@cindihansen8111]

O my gosh, I got so "homesick" when I watched this. When my husband was alive and my kids were young, we used to travel from our home in Washington state to Minnesota to visit his family so we have done this trip sooooooo many times. Unfortunately, it has already been 7 years since we were back there. This last time it was with my sister, and one of my sons and 3 of my grandkids. Great memories

[@drewwoods5082]

When you go back, ride the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop. That’s where you see the bison and other wildlife. Also, ride down from Deadwood through Hill City and Custer, stop at Crazy Horse. Much nicer than the route through Rapid City via I90.

[@wevdog]

wildlife loop at sunset....tons.

[@stevedelancey8836]

Correct, go to Custer State Park ask a Park ranger he will direct you to where the Bison are

[@michaelthompson7570]

Was a neat leather shop between deadwood and lead on a three digit road? Just down from a neat golf course ,,that I played several times. Glad I was at rushmore over twenty years ago,,before all the commercial bs like indoor parking! Nice video,,brought back lots of good memories. Thanks

[@SkipShean]

This is the exact trip I’ve been planning! Thanks for the video, great tips and ideas.

[@marciatesch3951]

I’m a Vet, and I want my donut! That was an awesome video guys, thanks so much for all you do!

[@Wolfing__Around]

South Dakota is one of your favorite places to go. It’s a beautiful part of the country 💙 Happy travels!

[@swebb318]

Hey, my husband and I are from Florida also and went on our Indian to Sturgis the same year you did and took the same route to Mt. Rushmore. We stayed in Keystone and loved the Steam train that you take from there to Hill city. It was a great scenic ride thru the mountains. Plan to do it again soon. Missed a lot, liked Custer state park also.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Oh. Bummer. I would be disappointed not getting closer. Get out that mega zoom 🤣. Love the low angle filming while riding. Cool perspective. Wow. That “tunnel” looked like it could only take a bike. Nice that they have those pull off spots. Yeah. Our dually would not fit. 🤣 Another reason why we should have a follow behind car. This makes me chant to watch the Deadwood series too. Good tips. The “right body” 😅. Sounds like quite a hike. Cool. A Speak easy. Some sweeeet rides there at that dealership. The antique stuff would be cool at that giant Wall Drug store. Good tip about no dogs on the Badlands. Love the Bloopers. Take care on the road. Alice

[@matthewrschuler]

Another fun ride. Thanks for sharing.

[@jrwselberg2727]

Thank you! Perfect timing! We have to go to Oregon and take care of some business, so we decided to go to Mount Rushmore on the way; we've always wanted to go there. This is very helpful in planning our trip. 🙂

[@In2adice]

Go back and watch your video when you leave Mt. Rushmore and you pause the video and point to George. That parking lot on your left is free and there is a little trail behind you less than a quarter of a mile. For wildlife, go back to Custer State Park and drive the wildlife loop. Motorcycles are allowed. Huge tip....be sure to stop in Hill City at the Alpine Inn for lunch. That is a local favorite as well as almost a state destination.

[@ChangingLanes]

Great tips! Thanks! 👍🏼

[@tomkrause62]

We were there the same week, went to Custer park one day and saw nothing, went back the next day and all the critters were out. When we arrived at Rushmore there was a huge thunderstorm coming, the cars were getting parked on the top level, but when we came through on the bike the attendant said "hail coming" and moved a barricade out of the way so we got a lower level spot. I did hail, rain, lightning etc for about an hour when we were there. Awesome area for riding.

[@sierracooper1918]

You all need to check out Bobarosa in Del Rio, TN. I’m not sure if your RV is too big for the camp ground part but it’s an awesome biker bar to visit. The owners are super fun and hospitable. If you go tell Jessie the crew from Morehead, KY sent you! All bikes are welcome, they have great food if you are out on the bike looking for lunch or dinner. Definitely a great place to check out if you are on a trip to the Blue Ridge parkway.

[@susanmartinriecks1843]

My dad was one of those missilemen stationed at Ellsworth AFB just outside Rapid City during the '60s - the main thing I remember about Wall Drug from back then was the JACKALOPE! Wall Drug was THE place to get to see the one, the ONLY, the mythical Jackalope that had ever been captured! (Wink, wink!) To us kids, THAT was the reason Wall Drug was so famous!

[@arthurtoney7804]

You guys are most entertaining! Thanks so much for the ride along!

[@plcmundim]

Very beautiful places, very well!

[@williamlee2769]

Really like your channel. The Vlog of your travels is fantastic. Thats for sharing.

[@jacquetaylor3393]

We were there on 9/11, there was a wonderful show that we didn't even know was going to happen! Got our T shirts!

[@davidbedwell3865]

Just an FYI, The Lodge is still closed, they do have a food truck & coffee house for food & refreshments available but are renting cabins at this time along with the campgrounds being open.Visitor Center hasn't opened yet but do have some tents set up front for information & a few gifts from their shop. Also the Badlands Inn is partially open for getting a room at this time.

[@alantrombley2720]

Rochford, South Dakota. Only place to eat there is Moonshine Gulch Saloon. We rode there via Hwy 14. When you leave, take gravel road L305 about 12 miles to hwy 385. Turn left to Deadwood or right to go to Hill City. We took the trip on a BMW R1150RT and Honda ST1100.

[@alanwortham6413]

Great video awesome! Had to watch this one on the big screen tv. Tara you do an amazing job filming and editing. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to travel out there.

[@lifeandtimesofunclebob9591]

That was a great job with the bike and scenery... Thanks for sharing... 😎

[@cheryl2455]

What a fabulous trip! You guys have such wonderful videos! I feel like I am with you! I have never been there....it’s on my bucket list.....thanks so much for making & sharing your videos! Much enjoyed!

[@gmekim]

When you go back to see the faces after they finish the construction. Make sure to see the lighting of the faces . Makes you very proud to be an American and they honor the veterans.

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

Exactly my recommendation

[@liv2ryd96]

The lighting ceremony is one of the most memorable things I have ever seen on any trip, it sent shivers up my spine. Not to be missed.

[@golfaholics7777]

Another great video! Look so forward to Sunday’s! Hope you are both doing well!

[@ChangingLanes]

Hi, Missy! 😊 We are! Finally going to hit the road again next weekend! Hope all is well with you too!

[@petermenor8074]

Have watched a lot of your videos but this ranks right up there as the best. Great job, thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[@philenglish7321]

Brought back the memories form our trip in 2017, the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer is a must to see the Buffalo and seeing Mt. Rushmore at night on July 4th was an awesome experience!!!

[@webbphoto2]

We have been there on our Motor bike too and just loved it! So much to see and do!

[@stephenryan185]

They were working on the road when we went and your right threading the needle , great trip!

[@lillestol1]

Thanks Avery nice look at Sturgis. Not I guess it has changed since the 70s. Kids are grown now so maybe will get back. Motorcycle the first time. If you go back there was a bar on needles hwy with a tree grown up the middle of the bar. Also I would go to Terry peek. Ski resort and take the chair lift to top. Have fun stay safe.....

[@lawrencecollier9112]

We went through there a month before you. Bummer about the construction for you. I guess we were lucky to miss it. On the trip just past the needles tunnel, we stopped to look out a landscape across at a beautiful rocky ridge. With binoculars we found rock climbers on faces of spire rock formations and mountain goats moving across what looked like an impossible face.

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Epic Ride! Thanks Lucille for showing us around. Lou

[@sarahnielsen3486]

Sylvan lake is beautiful!!! Sunday Gulch is an awesome hike at Sylvan lake that takes you through a waterfall...it is a challenging hike but so worth it. Wind cave is really neat too. Like everyone else said take the wildlife loop in Custer to see the animals....early morning or evening is the best time to catch them. I love SD such a beautiful corner of the world.

[@lindyworthington1651]

So interesting that you put this video up on the exact same day my daughter and son in law drove through Sturgis ( and visited Mt. Rushmore) on their way to Madison for a family emergency. Truly the blessing for a sad situation. She was actually face timing me as they drove through that same tunnel! (The first one you filmed, not the Needle's Eye Tunnel) They actually got to Mt. Rushmore and there was NO traffic!! First time I was there it was cloudy and foggy....and we had to wait for the clouds to lift just a little to see the faces. But they didn't... the weather was wonderful today.

[@vinceatwell9704]

Thank you, that was worth the wait. We enjoyed Sturges part 1 and part 2 was great! We enjoy your filming and the music.

[@timinsandiego6979]

You two are always a great watch. Happy Travels and keep that tasty cheeseburger in mind! 'till next time.....

[@bikers2boarders646]

Just found this channel. Love that you are riding an Indian and enjoying RV life. such fun videos. We took our kids on the motorbikes to South Dakota last summer what a great place to ride and sight see. great video

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel! 😊

[@ishmaelcruz8037]

Beautiful day and beautiful trip video. Chad good choice of music. Excellent video. I loved it. Thanks! Rushmore is on my bucket list now. Thank you guys. God bless uou

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! Tara does all of the editing, music selection included.. 👍🏼

[@jeremiahknapp88]

The wildlife loop in the park has a good about wildlife to see.

[@chrispatriot]

I used to work at the KOA campground at Horse Thief lake, and Mount Rushmore is very large. GW's nose is around 20 something feet tall, and his entire head is 60 feet tall.. ;) Hill City SD high schoolers are the only kids that get to graduate at Mount Rushmore. Also, the only school in America authorized to use "Smokey The Bear" as their mascot.. ;) They have a little arena that is even closer than the main observation area, and from there, you can definitely tell just how incredibly large they really are... ;) Glad you got to see them! And visit the beautiful Black Hills... ;)

[@joeo7257]

Wonderful trip, and spectacular editing!

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

Headed to Custer in our Super-C in a week our two from SE AZ. I did not realize there was so much to see there. We were planning on staying a week and then heading west to Cody and then down through Yellowstone back south through CO, but might just stay up there for longer.

[@Thewaywardtravellers64]

We went to Mount Rushmore in June 2020 during Covid it was easy to! We stayed in Spearfish South Dakota which was right near the Montana border it was a beautiful city campground much to our surprise we are planning on going back there and staying in the same campground. We did go to Custer State Park and saw plenty of Buffalo on the north side of the park so I guess it just kind of depends on which day it is that was a beautiful trip through needles highway as well we love that and we drove the truck had the camper at the campground !

[@thehighhopes5336]

We were there last August. We stayed at Cadillac Jack's in deadwood. Had a great time.

[@TK-qu1ht]

When you plan to come back to The Black Hills get in touch with us. I was 6 months old when my folks took me camping in The Hills. I'm now 65+! And we are RVers... 32 ft Class A Itasca.

[@dorrt650]

As others have said the Wildlife Loop is a good drive to see wildlife, Bison. Also, don't miss Wind Cave National Park, one of the least visited National Parks but worth the trip!

[@94auwing]

The wildlife loop in Custer state park is awesome

[@brendadiehl8108]

I love South Dakota!

[@sredmon9052]

Love your videos and the music! So glad I found your channel. Planning to buy a '21 Roadmaster Dark Horse this year and your videos are inspiring. Have ridden many of the rides you've put on display but excited to try out many others that look really good. Keep up the great work!

[@kurtappley4550]

Being from out of state you missed quite a bit. The Needles highway probably got its name from the rock formation of the needles eye along with the adjoining spires. Best way to see wildlife in Custer park is to camp there and do the wildlife loop first thing in the morning. During the heat of the day intelligent wildlife retreat to the shade! See the Adams museum in Deadwood and definitely visit the Black Hills Archaeological institute in Hill City. Also do the Spearfish canyon road. BTW if you do the Needles highway and Iron Mountain road from the other direction you will notice that all the tunnels frame Mt Rushmore.

[@danrhoades6706]

All this time I've been watching yall I had no idea you are a vet. Thank you for your service & God Bless. Awesome video. Love it!

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Hello from Okinawa, Japan! Awesome video! We can’t wait to explore. Thanks for sharing.

[@ontariotrailcameras6619]

Another stellar video you guys! We enjoy every video you guys put out. Can tell how much effort you put into them!! Great job!!

[@MrOppie93]

What a good time of year to head out to Mount Rushmore area. We are looking at early June time frame . But we don’t know what the weather would be like in June

[@tomsteuverkb8dxn132]

The KOA you showed at 6:19 is where we stayed when we went there 5 years ago. Loved the area. Also drove on Needles Hwy and the Needles Eye Tunnel. We also did Deadwood and the cemetery. Bringing back memories.

[@stevendavis8222]

Check out Wind Cave next time your in southern half of the Black Hills. Also there is mountain carving called Crazy Horse.... both sites are worth checking out. One week in the Black Hills is a full week. I enjoy your productions!! ✌️🙏

[@joesteffler6574]

Yes, your truck will fit on the Needles Highway. We took our 2018 F450 through it all in 2019. Yes it's a tight fit in some of the tunnels, but I never had to fold my mirrors! Looks like a lot of fun on the bike.

[@chrispatriot]

I was raised in Hill City SD so this was especially good for me to watch.. ;)

[@deegeejohnson999]

Thanks for showing us the cemetery. I’ve always wanted to see the graves of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane but have never had the time. Thank you!!!

[@tommybahama1872]

Should have seen some Bison. Liked your video....glad you enjoyed my home State. I Love it here!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Crazy Horse is worth a visit. We stayed at the Rafter J Bar Ranch Campground in Hill City - beautiful place.

[@ChangingLanes]

Next time! 👍🏼

[@turtlebackrv1732]

That is so cool, we try to find Speak Easy's when we visit different cities. Awesome!!

[@777jamesrc]

I would think you enjoyed the second half of your trip better. You took in all the major riding opportunities. There are to great places to eat since your passion is like mine and love that too. Black Hills Burger and Bun Co in Custer is awesome. The Hot Granny is the favorite. Also, the Alpine Inn in Hill City serves a wedge of lettuce, bacon wrapped Filet Mignon with baked potato for $14. Cash or check only. Downtown Rapid City has a new square with good restaurants.

[@michaelmarch1992]

Jewel Cave Nat'l Monument and Wind Cave National Park are must see's if you enjoy caving (in a group setting). They are two completely different Cave systems and are amazing to see. The third place to visit is the Mammoth site in Hot Springs, it boasts the largest concentration of Columbian mammoths in the world.

[@jacquetaylor2714]

OMG I just spotted the Horsethief camp ground we were at for 9 11 2021! Cool!

[@jessielynn8876]

Black Hills proud.

[@joycemoses2411]

Please take the National Parks Ranger Tour of Mt Rushmore when construction is complete. It is very informative on how the project was constructed, and you can see a museum with closer views of the faces.

[@running2win]

When in Custer State Park you missed one of the most beautiful lakes in the Black Hills, Sylvan Lake.

[@connorc9537]

True, but I like center lake personally

[@troyrader9710]

Really enjoy you both and your great videos. Thanks for all the hard work to make and share them with us.

[@cgdrider]

Check out "Sick Vick's" Motorcycle Shop in Hill City, SD next time you get out there. Also, if you ever get back to Huelett, WY, don't miss "Captain Ron's Bar" at the left turn in town.

[@ejakeway]

Love this stroll down memory lane for me. I personally always go a week before the start of sturgis as stay just after the first weekend.

[@san100851]

Hi from the United Kingdom! We've just discovered you on You Tube. We love the US and visit as often as we can. Just wanted to say we are enjoying your videos very much and love your music. 'Living in America' by Quinn Erwin is a great spinning song and I've just added it to one of my spinning playlists. Stay safe, travel well.

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel! 😊

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

Some of my favorite places ! Thanks for sharing..

[@TomahawkSmith1]

Tara another amazing job with the video and editing. Both weeks in Sturgis, SD where great videos ..! Looks like a awesome place to ride hope you both stay safe and healthy.. The best comment , (we thought they where good people)....laughed out loud.. Thank you for sharing...!!

[@roadkillscjim]

Cool! We're boondocking near Deadwood, very peaceful up here on the mountain. Maybe we'll see you out there ( if you happen to notice a old bright red ambulance that'll be me, not exactly stealthy ahahaha)

[@DonnaMcBroomTheriot]

I told my husband that y'all missed the buffalo. He reminded me that we took the loop through the park to see the animals. It's a must-see when you go back but I don't know that I would ride the bike. The buffalo are literally surrounding your vehicle. The park is beautiful. We took the loop one way through on one day and another day, we entered from the other side and drove through. Completely different perspectives.

[@ChangingLanes]

Next time!

[@kennyandcandywalker2673]

We drove Needles Hwy in our Ford Super Duty 250 and barely made it through one of the tunnels. We had to fold our mirrors in to get through. But such a great drive and we know you really enjoyed it on your motorcycle. Thanks for the video we enjoyed remembering our trip there.

[@TheBandit7613]

We haul a Jeep behind our RV. A Jeep with no top and doors is a great way to sightsee. That's why it's so common. On a Jeep, nothing needs to be disconnected.

[@jeannealex2560]

👍..thanks..looking forward to seeing what you saw...stay safe...J&A

[@Hogdriver88]

Too bad you missed out on Rushmore - it's a great park. No wildlife in Custer? We saw bison, wild donkeys, prairie dog towns - I think Custer/Needles Hwy was one of our favorites on our trip. Lots of great riding out there - we want to go back.

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

It looks like you could spend the entire summer exploring that area. You did a really nice job editing this video. Your music is a perfect match.

[@imacrazyb]

This will be our 11th year going to Sturgis. You got some great video of the area. If you are there again look for K&M Jewelry just past the casino you are at. Mark the owner has the only pack of McKenzie wolves in the lower 48. Awesome to see his little shop and tour the wolves if he takes a likin to you. Another great ride is Spearfish Canyon.

[@richardgivens2422]

Yep, yep... we were right behind you by a month. I relived it all over again. I hope you got your veteran's discount at Mt. Rushmore.

[@dreamagers509]

Ride you must do is the pig tails, also the train ride from hill city to keystone fun stuff love your videos