Some days it’s hard to believe there are any secrets left. And yet, Watertown — an unassuming spot on the eastern side of South Dakota — is one of them.
Planning a trip from Chicago or Milwaukee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? Find the best routes for great pit stops and scenery on the way to Sturgis, SD.
It was once known as the "Black to Yellow Trail," a stretch of highway promoted as the shortest route — and most scenic highway — from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park. While a paved two-lane road may have been high-tech decades ago, highways are today the place for people who want to explore without billboards or traffic. With this modern pioneer spirit in mind, I’ve cruised Highway 14 several times in search of unique sites, entertainment and, of course, food. Here’s what I’ve discovered to be the best of South Dakota's historic “Black to Yellow Trail.”
