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Above and right : Relics of the Black Hills ' gold rush past are easy to find when exploring the area ' s scenic back roads .
At this point , with Sturgis just a day away , battalions of Harleys filled the roadways . I spent my last two days there , where I took in the excellent motorcycle museum and the sights and sounds of the biker festival . The streets were jammed with Harleys , and bikers of all sorts crowded the restaurants , bars and attractions .
With the passage of my week in South Dakota , I sadly returned the Harley to the dealership and grabbed a flight back to New York . I can honestly say that touring western South Dakota on a motorcycle was an amazing way to spend a week out of the office .