rkhegler

A friend and I took a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota this past week. Approximately 1600 miles of driving. Averaged 32.8 mpg. Great ride. Driving the Spearfish Canyon and the Needles Highway was an absolute blast. Highly recommend it for anyone interested in 'challenge" driving. Loads of fun with the "pig tail curves."

robertbruce

Driving the Spearfish Canyon and the Needles Highway was an absolute blast.

Great pictures and car! Thanks for sharing. Go Big Red!

plasboy

Need to do that some day when we have time. Thanks.

murtro

We were there this summer - it is a really fun area - Deadwood, Sturgis, and Mount Rushmore. Sylvan Lake was really neat. We took my truck and at the time I said that if I ever had a Corvette again we would need to come back to the area. Corvette acquired a week ago - we will be back!

AdventurePoser

Thanks for sharing, and your car looks great. We've never driven Spearfish, but we've ridden it on our motorcycle several times. It is an absolute blast to ride it!

1bdvet

Thanks for sharing great shots!

JoesC5

Don't forget the Iron Mountain Road(16A) with it's 314 curves in 17 miles, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails, 3 tunnels, 2 splits and 4 Presidents.

rkhegler

Yup, did that, too!

JoesC5

It's very difficult to not being impressed with the Black Hills and the Badlands. Even the auto/truck/tractor(and more)museum over in Murdo, SD(exit #192 on I-90)is a neat place to visit(and grab a burger in their cafe).

vbdenny

Oh, you just had to go and do that. Ive been there but never in a Corvette. Just thinking about that is something to savor. I was lucky enough to do several hundred miles on the back roads in the finger lakes region in New York. Nice long smooth empty country roads with tree hills creeks and such. I wont say how much I enjoyed it but it was a lot.

Looking forward to more road trips as they seem much more fun now. Love your car but they all look good. Especially like the red with chrome wheels as I am not a black wheel guy.

vbdenny

EPPPSB

nice! i've been there on a bike. it must've been a blast in a vette.

tail_lights

That looks awesome!! Added to my to do list!

Rooster OG

Very cool, thanks for the share!

robert miller

This trip will and is on the bucket list for sure. Hoping this next year to be putting some miles on the vette for sure after giving up this work crap. Robert

Exhausted45

VETJAZZ

rkhegler

Needles Highway, Black Hills, South Dakota




Crazy Horse Monument (In 10 Billion years, the sun will burn out. They will have to finish this with flash lights)


George Washing profile, Mount Rushmore, South Dakota



Badlands of South Dakota

JoesC5

For those planning at trip to the Black Hills.

If you want a very nice secluded spot, stay at the Spearfish Canyon Lodge(in Spearfish Canyon, duh).

If you want a little more action, then I recommend staying at the Springhill Suites by Marriott in Deadwood. They have underground parking plus is a really nice place to stay. We had great weather except for one afternoon, when we hit an afternoon shower. The maintenance man brought out a hose and nozzle and we washed our six Corvettes in the underground garage. He didn't have to do that

Also, for a relaxing 4 hour round trip, ride the steam powered 1880 train from Hill City to Keystone(and back). Just get your reservations early as they are always full.

rkhegler

Had lunch at the Blue Bell Lodge. Rattlesnake and Rabbit Sausage, on toast with Glazed Onions and pepper jelly. Best stuff I ever ate.