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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 11 Issue 1 | 9 AMERICA'S MOTORCYCLE LAWYERS Brought to you by have the freedom to camp, hike, bike, swim, fish, and relax in some of South Dakota's most pris ne terrain. Debrief: Deriving its namesake from George Armstrong Custer, who discovered gold in the region in 1874, Custer State Park encompasses 114 square miles of southwestern South Dakota. Spanning across expansive prairies and staggering mountain ranges, Custer State Park is one of the largest in the con nental U.S. Fun Fact: During your ride, keep an eye out for one of the na on's largest free-range bison herds; with over 1,500 bison in the group, it shouldn't be hard to miss. Be sure to also look for pronghorn, deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wild burros, eagles, and turkeys. If you're lucky, you might even catch sight of the illusive mountain lion, coyote pack, or Great Horned Owl. *Note: Though rich with wildlife, Custer State Park has very strict hun ng seasons. There is NO hun ng of any sort during the dates of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Fees: $10 per motorcycle 4. Needles Highway Perks: One of the most famous Na onal Scenic Byways, Needles Highway showcases just over 14 miles of South Dakota's spectacular roadways. Staggering granite towers, looming tunnels, and ght, winding turns make Needles Highway ideal for riders looking to explore the wild territory around Sturgis. Debrief: Also known as South Dakota's Highway 87, Needles Highway winds through the heart of the Black Hills. As one of the most recommended routes through Custer State Park, this picturesque roadway stunned doub ul cri cs when it was completed in 1922. Fun Fact: Several uncertain evaluators deemed the construc on of Needles Highway "impossible." Yet, nearly a century a er the project's comple on, Needles con nues to be one of South Dakota's greatest a rac ons for riders. Fees: As men oned above, there is a $10 fee per bike entering Custer State Park. 5. The Canyon Ride Perks: Known as one of the coolest rides around Sturgis, the Canyon Ride cuts into some of the greatest scenery in South Dakota. Winding around Spearfish Canyon, Boulder Canyon, and Vanocker Canyon, this motorcycle ride is the ul mate reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis rally. Soak in Spearfish Canyon's 19-miles of cool mist and bask in Boulder Canyon's sights all the way from Sturgis to Deadwood. For riders looking to go the extra mile, Vanocker Canyon winds through the heart of Nemo and back to Deadwood. Debrief: Commonly known as the "Northern Hills Ride," the Canyon Ride offers a unique type of topographical diversity: in just 2.5 hours, this 100-mile-long loop begins on west Main Street in Sturgis. Following Main Street (Highway 14), you'll soon come through Boulder Canyon to the town of Deadwood. Once in Deadwood, go north on Highway 85 to I90 un l you reach Exit 14 toward Spearfish. Follow Highway 14A to Cheyenne Crossing to experience the beauty of Spearfish Canyon and head east on Highway 385 through Vanocker Canyon to downtown Sturgis. Fun Fact: Though the Canyon Ride showcases just three picturesque canyons, riders should prepare for the 600 curves that wind through this jaw-dropping terrain. Fees: Free!

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