The Badlands Ride continues the high plains drift through
small western towns, and youll soon discover how the west was won. Next, well stretch out our
legs a little and cross the border into South Dakota. Its back into the mountains again. Well
cycle up into the Black Hills and through Custer State Park. The terrain is a roller coaster of
natural beauty. Watch for the wildlife and see some of the devastation of wildfires from years
gone by. Well climb right up to Mount Rushmore, a jewel of the Black Hills, and youll marvel at
this great man made tribute. Can you name all the presidents? Well have a great ride out of the
mountains to our overnight refuge of Rapid City. We will continue the journey, descending still,
onto the high plains of South Dakota, skirting the Badlands and roll into Wall, South Dakota, the
town that made the corner drug store and South Dakota famous. Next well stretch out our legs
again for a long, dry ride to Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. From Pierre well pick up the
Missouri River and tag along for awhile. Youll never believe South Dakota looks like this, its
green, lush and beautifully rolling along the Missouri River. The views are outstanding and in
many cases, you can see for miles along the river valley. Soon well kick out back on the flat
South Dakota prairie and spin into Sioux Falls.
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