toodeep 1,732 Posted December 4, 2019 My home state and there are some good riding trails out in the black hills in the area Mount Rushmore is. The rest of the state is pretty much private land or pay trail parks. I have some pics of riding out in that area but I still need to get them from the photobucket hostage situation. Point of the post was I had a few pics of the monument from before and during the making of it to share with you all. I'm guessing not many have visited but in the past I've came across a few that have. I just thought some might find them interesting. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balljoints 159 Posted December 4, 2019 Awesome Pictures my brother and I went thru the dakota's and yellowstone on a roadtrip this past summer. Absolutely gorgeous area. We went to the Black Hills, Devils tower and then hit every single attraction in Yellowstone in the span of 5 days. Lots of driving it was amazing. I would love to explore the area more! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac102004 424 Posted December 4, 2019 To see mount rushmore is on my bucket list. Lot of stuff in the US I'd like to see I suppose. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbb 103 Posted December 5, 2019 I've been lucky to have spent some time in several parts of SD, and always enjoyed my time there, and its kinda of funny how the terrain changes so much in some places always wanted to go back to the black hill's are again for a snowmobile trip, been yrs since I was there now, and like to see how its changed or stayed the same LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,391 Posted December 5, 2019 I would love to go see all that, maybe someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riverc 1,090 Posted December 5, 2019 When we were full time rving,we were SD residents using Americas Mail Box out of Box Elder.We enjoyed our short stay in Rapid City and Custer.Got to see Mt. Rushmore,they were still working on I think was Crazy Horse.Rode Needles Hwy and took the wildlife cruise through Custer State Park. Got caught in the April blizzard in 2013 had over a foot of snow in Custer.Rapid City had almost 2' . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted December 5, 2019 That storm killed a lot of cattle. I think we sold a dozen track kits after that one. No one could get out and see the damage and start a clean up without them. We have a lot of customers from that area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 19,667 Posted December 5, 2019 TooDeep , how easy does a atv with tracks roll , if it is a dead soldier and needs to be pulled back ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted December 5, 2019 They have resistance. They will pull but if your using a tire machine and hit slick surfaces I'm going to guess your going to loose traction, another track machine or heavy sxs would be a different story. I've never tried it personally so I cant say for sure but I don't push the machines around in the shop. We have 2 Rincons and a Rubicon on tracks in our family (Camso if your wondering). I've used the J wheels on mine as well in the snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevnic 27 Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 9:01 PM, balljoints said: Awesome Pictures my brother and I went thru the dakota's and yellowstone on a roadtrip this past summer. Absolutely gorgeous area. We went to the Black Hills, Devils tower and then hit every single attraction in Yellowstone in the span of 5 days. Lots of driving it was amazing. I would love to explore the area more! I want to see devils tower. What is it like in person? I've heard you can see it for miles and miles before you get to it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balljoints 159 Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 9:36 PM, Kevnic said: I want to see devils tower. What is it like in person? I've heard you can see it for miles and miles before you get to it?? It was amazing, as we were driving towards it you could see it from miles and it honeslty looks fake until you are driving right next to since its so big! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akunin 335 Posted December 10, 2019 Hmm.. looks familiar. Where have I seen... oh yeah! I pass by Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore twice a day on my daily commute. 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akunin 335 Posted December 10, 2019 I love seeing threads like this. Despite seeing Mt Rushmore everyday, just one glance and I feel just a bit more patriotic and just generally better for the day. I've seen to many videos or articles saying that Rushmore is a waste of time, just look at a picture and there you go.. you've seen it. That's not the point! Seeing the monument in person is one thing (I recommend the trail that goes just under it) but there is so much more to take away from it then just a picture. Watch the videos, read the plaques, ask the rangers a question. I always feel more patriotic, shame not everyone walks away feeling the same. I may not agree with how its run all the time and decisions that are made but still, it could be worse. Side note, my wives high school holds graduation at the monument as is the only school in the country with Smokey the Bear as its school mascot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akunin 335 Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 6:46 PM, toodeep said: My home state and there are some good riding trails out in the black hills in the area Mount Rushmore is. The rest of the state is pretty much private land or pay trail parks. I have some pics of riding out in that area but I still need to get them from the photobucket hostage situation. Point of the post was I had a few pics of the monument from before and during the making of it to share with you all. I'm guessing not many have visited but in the past I've came across a few that have. I just thought some might find them interesting. Some good stuff, I enjoy seeing pictures of the early Black Hills. Where in South Dakota do/did you live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted December 11, 2019 I was remodeling a house years ago and found the pictures so I scanned them before giving them back to the owner. It's been a long time since I've been there or any part of the hills. We use to go ride the trails at least once a year but now I cant seem to find the time to get away long enough. Back in my younger years when I rode dirt bikes Farmigdale was annual trip as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akunin 335 Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, toodeep said: I was remodeling a house years ago and found the pictures so I scanned them before giving them back to the owner. It's been a long time since I've been there or any part of the hills. We use to go ride the trails at least once a year but now I cant seem to find the time to get away long enough. Back in my younger years when I rode dirt bikes Farmigdale was annual trip as well. A lot has changed that's for sure. Riding restrictions and trail passes are the norm now. Even Farmingdale has only a small area where it's free range riding. Still a blast though! I'll have to post a few pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooomuch7 76 Posted December 12, 2019 Nice pictures! On the spure of the moment the wife and I last year took vacation and drove from Ohio to Mount Rushmore.What a trip! Mount Rushmore,the Black Hills,the badlands Devils tower,Sturgis.Did it all in five days,what a good time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macarena Man 168 Posted December 13, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 5:18 PM, TBRider said: I would love to go see all that, maybe someday. Throw a leg over that H-D and head to Sturgis . . . . beautiful state! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted December 14, 2019 I was rescuing what pictures I could from my old photobucket and have a few more old pics from the area. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffo21 125 Posted December 14, 2019 nice pictures Toodeep. Love to come visit that area sometime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akunin 335 Posted December 15, 2019 Good stuff. Even locally they have moved of historical photos like this to more modern attractions like zip lines and alpine roller coasters. 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 19,667 Posted December 15, 2019 I read an article where they want to pass legislation to add Barry Obama to Mt Rushmore ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 3,870 Posted December 15, 2019 His wife is the better man.... 🙂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
