A short day yesterday as was feeling ho hum as I left Buffalo, maybe could have stayed another night?
I just took it easy, making my way to Devil’s Tower as it was really windy, with strong gusts blowing me around, and by 9am, it was time for breakfast, so I stopped at Gilette and had some food and more importantly coffee at a Perkins Resturant, I then spied a a shop closing down called Hastings, so took a look.
Picked up a few reduced books on local geology and some geek items.
I then carried on to Devil’s Tower and when it finally came into view, wow what a sight!
I’d decided to camp at the KOA site, $29 and as it was still very windy, I pitched the tent below the trees in a gully.
Taking a ride up to the parking area, it was totally unreal to see it close up although had to stay on the path as there are rattlers up there.
As I was walking back to the car park, I could see storm clouds in the distance and by the time I’d got back to my tent, there was thunder and lightning.
Then later on, just as they were playing Close Encounters of the Third Kind at dusk, another huge storm rolled in, completely surrounding the place. I’d never seen a storm like it, the whole sky was lit up for ages.
The next day I was up at 6am, leaving at 7am, still felt a bit out of sorts although could just be mornings and no coffee.
I reached Sturgis and there were heaps and heaps of bikes there, vendors setting up for the start of bike week.
I had breakfast in a cafe and was surprised to see someone carrying a pistol in a holster as open carry.
I’d bought the usual fridge magnets and stickers before deciding to head out of town, past the vendor selling trailers for bikes. I saw one that would suit the GSA, so it was a case of organising this and ordering a hitch from Canada.
i contacted the chap I’d been talking to in Red Lodge as he lives in Rapid City, so item will be delivered there.
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Note how small the person is
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Hi Heath,
I am glad you are having a great time with your road trip. Sure wish I were on one too!! We met in Packwood WA. I thought I’d send you a note since you’re getting closer to my home town, Smith Center, KS. It is just south of Minden,Ne. Forgot to mention that SC has a Dutch windmill in the city park! Real one!!
If you do go through Smith Center you are welcome to go visit my Dad there…I will send more details if you decide to do so.
Heath there are so many things to see around North Central Kansas.
Largest ball of twine in the world!
Center of U.S. 48 states.
Midget racers Hall of fame.
These are just a few…
I am really enjoying your posts and pictures..
Have Fun, and Be Safe!
Curtis
Awesome thanks for that Curtis
Oh yeah… forgot to mention that all through the Midwest region be prepared for pretty strong winds with gusts even stronger..
It’s the one thing that riders complain most about! I think you probably already know about the”Blast Furnace” effect! Hi heat and windy…..also Thunderstorms can come up real fast…
Curtis
Hey Heath, it was so nice to meet you in Buffalo wyoming, we stayed at the same hotel we were on the orange goldwing, glad to hear you found a trailer, safe travels can’t wait to hear more about your journey
Hi Gary
Thanks for that and likewise, good to hear from you, safe travels too.