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Rides, Dives, and Vibes: Sturgis Edition 2025

All the best restaurants, rides, and places to stay, sourced for our H.O.G. members.

Maximize your visit to the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Harley Owners Group® hosts Frankie Garcia and Christopher Harrison.

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  • 3 motorcycles go around a corner past tall, sharp rock formations on the Needles Highway in South Dakota.

    Ride 1—Needles Highway to Mount Rushmore

    This technical ride is full of some of South Dakota’s most famous landmarks. Slow down and enjoy the scenery.

  • Motorcycles riding through a sweeping vista in Vanocker Canyon, South Dakota

    Ride 2—Vanocker Canyon

    Ride through Vanocker Canyon to Nemo for an off-the-beaten-path route that won’t get as clogged up as Spearfish Canyon.

  • A rider parked on the side of the road kicks back with his feet rested on the handlebar on the way to Sturgis, South Dakota.

    Ride 3—Badlands National Park

    Straight out of your dreams, this ride is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced—we guarantee it.

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A wide shot looking down of three Harley-Davidson motorcycles ascending Pikes Peak, with the road winding in the distance and landscape extending to the horizon.

TWO DAYS OF EPIC RIDING AROUND COLORADO SPRINGS: MY ROCKY MOUNTAIN H.O.G. RALLY ADVENTURE 

During the 2025 Mountain H.O.G. Rally, I explored Colorado Springs’ best rides—from Pikes Peak to Royal Gorge and Skyline Drive—for two unforgettable days on the road. 

The author Sanna Boman standing next to her Harley-Davidson Pan America in Redwood National Park.

A SOLO TRIP FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON, VISITING FOUR NATIONAL PARKS IN FOUR DAYS

I set out on a ride that would take me from San Diego to Oregon and back—reminding myself why California and its neighbors offer some of the best riding on earth.

The author stands next to a white Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle on a mountain roadside with her back to the camera.

THE FINAL 48 — CROSSING THE COUNTRY ON TWO WHEELS

There were only a handful of the Lower 48 I hadn’t ridden in yet. That itch turned into a mission: The Final 48. One trip. One go. The last states on my map.

The author stands beside her packed Harley-Davidson Pan America motorcycle, looking out over a rocky shoreline.

THE GREAT LAKES ESCAPE — MY SOLO RIDE AROUND THE SHORES

I packed up my bike and set out on my Great Lakes Escape — a solo ride through two countries, 5 Great Lakes, and LOADS of history.

Six Harley-Davidsons parked at a mountain overlook with pine trees and rock spires in the background.

THE ULTIMATE STURGIS ONE-DAY RIDE

If you only have one day to ride in the Black Hills, make it this one. Twisty, scenic, historic, and best of all, unforgettable.

Several bikes infront of "Welcome to Utah" sign

2LANELIFE: MONUMENT VALLEY

Enjoy a 4-5 day, 1,600-mile ride through three 3 iconic areas: The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion National Park!

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A WEEK TOURING YELLOWSTONE

Steven Richards explores the awe-inspiring natural wonders and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park.

A line of bikes riding through a tunnel of tropical plants and Spanish moss

ORMOND SCENIC LOOP & TRAIL

Discover a bit of "Old Florida" along the Ormond Scenic Loop.

Man and woman on their bikes high fiving next to a lake

HOMETOWN RIDE WITH DAD

A trip home provides the perfect bonding experience for a rider and her dad.

A scenic sweeping view of a curving road through the mountains

MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY

Experience the thrills of riding at altitude by taking on Colorado's Million Dollar Highway