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Biker Bliss in the Black Hills

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Austin-Lehman Adventure Guides

Bikers in the Black Hills

Howdy Folks,

Cowboy Corey and Hurricane Carrie checking in from the Black Hills of South Dakota where we are getting our adventures in order for the upcoming Black Hills family vacations!  We were welcomed to the rolling hills with the thunderous tune of motorcycles, where over half a million riders flock every year for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Carrie and I were so delighted by the scene that we took to the winding roads on a Harley, celebrating this extraordinary environment in true rally fashion.  We can’t wait to share our passion for this place with you all, from the bona fide western cities of Sturgis and Deadwood to the Presidential faces that Defined America carved into Mount Rushmore.

Above all, The George S. Mickelson Trail is the pinnacle experience of the Black Hills Trip; with 109 miles of trail meandering through prairies, past granite mountain views, heavily timbered forests, and ghostly deserted mining towns the experience is paramount.  The Burlington Northern Rail Line was abandoned in 1983 which passes through the heart of the Black Hills.  With the Support of Governor George S. Mickelson the rails were removed and a bike path was born in 1991.  The rails to trails project was completed in 1998, spanning 109 miles with more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard rock tunnels this trail is a must for anyone who enjoys adventure via pedal power.

Ride on,

Cowboy Corey and Hurricane Carrie

Comments for Biker Bliss in the Black Hills

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Jon:
Awesome photo Corey and Carrie, glad you two are having fun up there.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Kasey:
I've been on this trip and it is SO amazing! The Mickelson Trail is a really neat way to see the Black Hills and all they have to offer. South Dakota isn't just Mount Rushmore like a lot of people think - it's endless Ponderosa Pine forests, bountiful bike paths, rough & tumble history, and a wide variety of wildlife (including my favorite - the wild burro). The fact that Corey and Carrie rumbled through the Black Hills on a motorcycle during their "scout" shows that these two are a fun pair, ready for adventure! I highly recommend this trip!!

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