DOCSLIB.ORG

2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Analysis Mobility-Based Risk, Geographic Impacts, and Quarantine Compliance

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Analysis Mobility-Based Risk, Geographic Impacts, and Quarantine Compliance 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Analysis Mobility-Based Risk, Geographic Impacts, and Quarantine Compliance September 5, 2020 Contents Preface 2 About the Alliance 2 Motivation 2 Authors 2 Acknowledgements 2 Executive Summary 3 Key Findings 3 Background 6 Data Methods 7 Identifying Sturgis Rally Attendees 7 Attributing Home Locations 7 Creating Individual-level Metrics For Infection and Transmission Risk 8 Statistical Adjustments for Sample Representativeness 8 Setting Evaluation Periods Before, During, and After the Sturgis Rally 9 Analysis Methods 11 States and Counties of Attendee Origin 11 Mobility-based Risks: Before, During, and After the Rally 11 Compliance with Quarantine Orders After Returning Home 11 Results 12 Estimated Rally Attendance by State: Total Attendees and Per 100,000 12 Estimated Rally Attendance by County: Top 50 Counties by Attendance Count 14 Estimated Rally Attendance by County: Top 50 Counties by Per Capita Attendance 16 Estimated Rally Attendees by County (Counts) 18 Estimated Rally Attendees by County (per 100,000 Residents) 18 Estimated Attendance among Majority-Native-American Counties (2000 Census) 19 Mobility-based Risks: Before, During, and After the Rally 20 Quarantine Order Compliance in Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York 23 Quarantine Order Compliance in Minnesota 24 1 Preface About the Alliance The COVID Alliance (known as the Alliance) is a volunteer-powered 501c3 nonprofit organization that was assembled in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conceptualized as an independent coalition of best-in-class talent and expertise across science, technology, and policy, the Alliance has now built a suite of research and insights platforms that are being used to inform policy making efforts across the country. Motivation The Alliance aims to accelerate the critical social science research and facilitate translation to evidence-based policies, starting with helping researchers more effectively collaborate and scale privacy-preserving studies on large data-sets — like XMODE’s geolocation data panel. In advance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) this month for academic and non-academic research projects to be carried out on the COVID Alliance Research Platform (“CARP”) — building on existing partnerships with the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, UCLA School of Law, and others — the Alliance decided to conduct a one-off analysis looking at the behavior of Sturgis attendees. The decision to focus on Sturgis as a case study was based on media coverage suggesting that it might represent the largest potential “superspreader” event since the start of the epidemic earlier this year, with corresponding photos and video showing few social distancing protocols being followed. Authors ● Ryan Naughton, COVID Alliance Co-Executive Director ​ ● Dr. Steven Davenport (Policy Analysis), COVID Alliance Chief of Staff; Adjunct Researcher, RAND Corporation ● Dr. Joshua Schoenfield (Physics), COVID Alliance Data Scientist ​ ● Abraham Fraifeld, COVID Alliance Data Scientist; Analyst, Federal Reserve Board of Governors ​ Acknowledgements This analysis would not be possible without the generous contributions of thousands of hours of time from our volunteers, especially those responsible for developing the core infrastructure for the COVID Alliance Research Platform (CARP) and associated interactive visualizations. We also are grateful for our data and technology partners, including X-MODE, Pachyderm, Immuta, Saturn Cloud, Snowflake, and Looker. 2 Executive Summary The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (August 7th-16th) attracted an estimated 462,182 attendees from across the nation, according to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, despite public ​ ​ health concerns expressed by many state, local, and tribal public health officials related to COVID-19 transmission. Local health officials did not attempt to conduct comprehensive contact ​ tracing, despite self-awareness that measures in place would be inadequate to measure the potential impact of the event on COVID-19 spread. To cast light on this phenomenon, the COVID Alliance has produced a one-off analysis of this event. This analysis makes use of the COVID Alliance Research Platform (CARP) and a geolocation dataset (provided via X-MODE) with over 25 million unique mobile devices in the USA, including 11,194 detected to attend the Sturgis motorcycle rally. To assess rally attendance, devices were tagged if they entered the area around Sturgis, South Dakota and spent considerable time at the event. To assess the infection/transmission risk of observed mobility behavior, device data was used to create individual-level metrics that have been found by some researchers as leading indicators for COVID-19 cases or morbidity. We use two metrics: daily distance travelled and the share of “dwell time” that individuals spent at home. Key Findings Rallygoers arrived in large numbers from across the nation. ● 462,182 attendees were counted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. ● Just under half of attendees are estimated to have arrived from Great Plains states (222,450 attendees, for 48% of total)1 ● One-fifth of attendees were estimated to come specifically from South Dakota (20.1%). ● Rally attendees hailed from more than half of US counties (55.2%). ● Outside of the Great Plains, we also detected substantial attendees from: ○ Minnesota (31,433; 6.8% of rally attendees) ○ California (20,766; 4.5%) ○ Illinois (15,994; 3.5%) ○ Wisconsin (14,556; 3.1%) ○ Missouri (11,434; 2.5%) ○ Washington State (11,133; 2.4%) ○ Arizona (10,036; 2.2%) ○ Michigan (9,881; 2.1%) 1 Excluding South Dakota, these are Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. 3 Objective mobility data confirms risky behavior at the rally. Consistent with first-hand reports of ​ rally conditions, objective mobility data indicate risky activity at the Sturgis motorcycle rally, as measured by two metrics found to predict COVID-19 mortality rates: daily distance traveled and the share of dwell-time spent at home.2 ● Nationwide, during the rally dates, the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (82.1 v 34.6) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (66.2% v 82.2%) than non-attendees. Even before attending the rally (July 11th-24th), rally goers demonstrated mobility behavior that would appear to elevate their risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission, compared to non-attendees in the same state of residence. ● Nationwide, the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (67.8 v 33.3) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (67.4% v 83.1%) compared to non-attendees. ● Among South Dakota residents, the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (59.2 v 41.2) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (67.5% v 74.2%) than non-attendees. ● Among Minnesota residents, the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (87.6 v 40.0) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (66.9% v 81.2%) than non-attendees. ● Among Texas residents, the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (72.6 v 31.6) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (74.0% v 85.7%) than non-attendees. Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York all issued quarantines targeted at South Dakotans or Sturgis rally attendees, but mobility data suggests low compliance by attendees in the days following the rally (August 18th to September 4) for which data are available. (August 17th is withheld to allow time to travel home, noting also that many rally attendees leave before the rally’s last day.) ● In Minnesota (estimated 31,433 attendees), the median rally goer drove more kilometers daily (135 v 80) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (67.4% v 74.5%) than non-attendees. ● Combining Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York (estiamted 10,398 attendees), the median rally goer drove nearly three times more kilometers daily (151 v 55) and spent less of their dwell-time at home (65.6% v 77.2%) than non-attendees. Rally attendees also originated in substantial numbers from counties where no Sturgis-linked cases have been reported. This may indicate undetected Sturgis-linked cases, particularly in areas ​ ​ without pro-active contact tracing programs. ● Maricopa County, Arizona (5,969 estimated attendees) ● Cook County, Illinois (3,586) ● Harris County, Texas (2,807) ● Polk County, Iowa (1,928) ● Tarrant County, Texas (1,907) 2 “Dwell-time” is defined as any location where the user sends repeated geolocation pings in a circular area defined by a 45-meter radius. 4 ● Clark County, Nevada (2,522) ● San Diego County, California (2,338) ● San Bernardino County, California (2,069) ● Riverside County, California (1,819) Attendees originated from several majority-Native-American counties (according to the 2000 Census), potentially representing viral vectors that may increase transmission to Native Americans. ​ ● Bennett County, South Dakota, was estimated to have contributed 186 attendees (5% of its population). That county had only ever reported 6 COVID-19 cases at the start of the rally (August 7), increasing five-fold to 32 cases by September 5th 2020. ● Ziebach County, South Dakota (72% Native American) was estimated to originate 266 rally goers. Cumulative reported cases increased there from 33 to 55 over the same time period. ● Roosevelt County, Montana (56% Native American) was estimated to originate 491 attendees. Reported cases increased nearly three-fold from 21 to 61. ● Big Horn County, Montana (59% Native American) was estimated to originate 465 attendees. Reported cases increased 75% from 407 to 714. Policy Implications ● Given the wide geographic extent of potential COVID-19 transmissions related to the Sturgis rally, such events carry national-level implications, and therefore merit concern from local ​ public health officials, even those located in areas as distant as Florida and Arizona. ​ ● Policymakers may want to consider how to improve compliance with quarantine directives. ​ Options for improvement may include better targeting of messaging campaigns, broader use of monitoring programs, and/or more intensive enforcement to detect and sanction non-compliant individuals.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sturgis 2021
    while you are having some Twisted Tea. One of our new advertisers is Soundz. What a need for your bike – good audio you can actually hear! They will have your audio needs completely met! They are in Rapid Welcome to the 81 st annual Sturgis Rally! City at the Black Hills Harley Dealership. We’ve all been through some bad times in the past year and You MUST visit Side Hack Saloon and Gunners Lounge. a half, but now it is time to shake it off and allow the fresh Some real adult entertainment, 2 bands daily, full liquor bar. air of South Dakota energize you! What more do you need! It is run by a Iraqi Veteran, too. Our back cover is Russ Brown attorneys. If you find your- We are blessed with a wonderful team. Thank you, Michael self in need (please be careful out there), do not hesitate to Barnard, for the incredible front cover. It is a good remind- give them a call. They are committed to helping bikers. It er of who we are as a people. Thunder Baggett a/k/a Don, is the entire thrust of their law practice nationally. Good draws the maps that are so unique. He will create special people. Halifax Urban Ministries will have their bike giveaway next art for you, too. Just email him, negotiate a price, and he year. They have the bike on display at Full Throttle. Stop will do it. Bob Johnson is our sales and marketing director. by and say hello to Kenny Datig.
    [Show full text]
  • Interesting Things to Do in South Dakota
    Interesting Things to Do In South Dakota A) Western South Dakota: 1) Black Hills: Visit the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore or view the magnificent carving of Crazy Horse. Take a trip through Custer State Park, in the heart of the Black Hills (where the buffalo roam). Or experience Sturgis, where motorcycles rule during August, time of the world famous Sturgis motorcycle rally. Other attractions may include a drive through Needles Highway, a visit to the natural cave wonders like Wind Cave (where the largest group of buffalo roam free), Jewel Cave (the third largest cave in the world), or Rushmore Cave, or a trip to Bear Country, an intriguing wildlife park getaway. Approximately 380 miles from Beresford. 2) Wall Drug: On your way to the west, no one can resist stopping at Wall Drug, one of the most famous stops in the U.S. This drug store was founded in 1931 and was made famous by offering free ice water to travelers. Today it typically serves 20,000 guests per day and has restaurants, gift shops, clothing stores and more. If you are looking for that perfect souvenir, you can probably find it here! Approximately 325 miles from Beresford. 3) Badlands: Drive through the Badlands National Park Scenic Byway for amazing views of rock formations and learn of the gangsters who hid out here – many of which got lost in the maze of rock and never made it out. The region of savage erosion, where 35 million years of wind and water have created 244,000 acres of strange and beautiful spires, buttes, and canyons.
    [Show full text]
  • The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and COVID-19
    DISCUSSION PAPER SERIES IZA DP No. 13670 The Contagion Externality of a Superspreading Event: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and COVID-19 Dhaval Dave Andrew I. Friedson Drew McNichols Joseph J. Sabia SEPTEMBER 2020 DISCUSSION PAPER SERIES IZA DP No. 13670 The Contagion Externality of a Superspreading Event: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and COVID-19 Dhaval Dave Joseph J. Sabia Bentley University, IZA, NBER and CHEPS CHEPS, San Diego State University and IZA Andrew I. Friedson University of Colorado Denver and CHEPS Drew McNichols CHEPS, University of San Diego-California and San Diego State University SEPTEMBER 2020 Any opinions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and not those of IZA. Research published in this series may include views on policy, but IZA takes no institutional policy positions. The IZA research network is committed to the IZA Guiding Principles of Research Integrity. The IZA Institute of Labor Economics is an independent economic research institute that conducts research in labor economics and offers evidence-based policy advice on labor market issues. Supported by the Deutsche Post Foundation, IZA runs the world’s largest network of economists, whose research aims to provide answers to the global labor market challenges of our time. Our key objective is to build bridges between academic research, policymakers and society. IZA Discussion Papers often represent preliminary work and are circulated to encourage discussion. Citation of such a paper should account for its provisional character. A revised version may be available directly from the author. ISSN: 2365-9793 IZA – Institute of Labor Economics Schaumburg-Lippe-Straße 5–9 Phone: +49-228-3894-0 53113 Bonn, Germany Email: [email protected] www.iza.org IZA DP No.
    [Show full text]
  • The Black Hills, South Dakota
    The Black Hills, South Dakota 2-3 Local Area Events 4-5 Resident Services 6 Custer County History 7 Custer County Communities 8 Lawrence County History 9 Lawrence County Communities 10 Meade County History 11 Meade County Communities 12 Pennington County History 13 Pennington County Communities 14-15 Parks & Recreation 16-17 Local Area Attractions 18-19 South Dakota Hunting Seasons 20-21 DNR License Centers 23 Fishing Licensing & Limits 30 Local Area Snowmobile Trails 31 George S. Mickelson Bicycle Trails Custer County Lawrence County Meade County Pennington County Scan the QR Codes to go to the individual county pages. Local Area Events JANUARY JUNE (CONTD.) SEPTEMBER OCTOBER (CONTD.) Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo | Rapid City Annual Black Hills Quilt Show & Sale | Rapid City Crazy Horse Autumn Volksmarch | Rapid City Spearfish Corn Maze | Spearfish Red Dirt Music Festival | Deadwood Cavalry Days | Rapid City Crazy Horse Night Blast | Rapid City Wild West Songwriter’s Festival | Deadwood ISOC Deadwood Snocross Shootout | Deadwood Crazy Horse Stampede | Rapid City Fireball Run Adventurally | Rapid City Deadweird | Deadwood Snow Jam Winter Carnival | Lead Crazy Horse Volksmarch | Rapid City Dakota Polka Festival | Rapid City Pumpkin Fest | Belle Fourche Jammin’ The Peak Music Series | Lead West Boulevard Summer Festival | Rapid City Deadwood Jam | Rapid City Halloween Parade | Belle Fourche Wild Bill Days | Rapid City Mickelson Trail Trek | Rapid City FEBRUARY Youth Rodeo Series | Sturgis Pumpkin Festival | Rapid City NOVEMBER Northern
    [Show full text]
  • A South Dakota Rendezvous: the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races
    Copyright © 1998 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. A South Dakota Rendezvous: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races Carlton L. Bonilla The fur trappers of the early nineteenth century were hardy men, spending months isolated from the civilized world. Each summer, however, these aigged individuals gathered at a designated location to trade pelts, garner sup- plies, and celebrate. Their unique gatherings, known as ren- dezvous, were spectacular events, bringing together trap- pers from throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Today, a new breed of frontiersman has appeared, a modern-day "mountain man" who has replaced tlie pinto of the trapper with die "iron horse of Milwaukee"—the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Their gathering takes place each year in Sturgis, South Dakota, with all the grandeur and excitement of the original assemblies. Known variously as the Black Hills Motor Classic, Sturgis Rally and Races, or simply, "Sturgis," the event is the rendezvous of the twentieth century, bring- ing together people from all over the world for cama- raderie, commerce, and entertainment. The traditional rendezvous began in .1825, when William H. Ashley, a fitr-trade entrepreneur from Saint Louis, took a supply train to the central Rockies after broadcasting the time and place of arrival to trappers in the mountains for months beforehand. Upon reaching his destination, Ash- ley provided the trappers with a year's worth of supplies Copyright © 1998 by the South Dakota State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. 124 South Dakota History Vol. 28, no. 3 in exchange for their beaver pelts, which he shipped back to Saint Louis to sell at a pn)fit.
    [Show full text]
  • Black Hills Harley-Davidson Case Study
    A smoother running communication system for less money makes the difference for Black Hills Harley- Davidson and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. At Black Hills Harley Davidson, they live and breathe Har- retail outlets and seasonal sales locations. With their new ley Davidson motorcycles, and so do their customers. Allworx VOIP Communications system, relocating staff is Black Hills Harley-Davidson® is a full service dealership now as easy as unplugging the phone in the old location and is home to the largest selection of Harley- Davidson and plugging it in at the new location. As Scott Burgess, parts, accessories, bikes and MotorClothes apparel in the IT Manager for Black Hills Harley Davidson states, “Not MIDWEST! Each year Black Hills Harley Davidson hosts only did our new Allworx phone system meet both our the nation’s largest motorcycle road show on their 40-acre timeline and our budget, but the ease of managing the system has been a huge timesaver for us.” facility during the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Black Hills Harley Davidson has five locations in the heart Upgrading to Allworx also created a more efficient experi- of South Dakota’s Black Hills, making it the United States’ ence in the retailer’s parts department. Previously when largest Harley Davidson dealer. customers called searching for specific parts, staff would The key to Black Hills Harley Davidson’s success is creat- have to either put the customer on hold or call them back ing a high-caliber customer experience. So when their 20- while they searched the extensive parts area. By installing year old Avaya system wasn’t able to keep up with their Allworx compatible RTX cordless phones, the parts coun- needs and quality standards, they turned to Justin Herre- ter employees are now able to “take the customer” with man of On Line Support.
    [Show full text]
  • Custer State Park Tatanka 2021
    CUSTER STATE PARK TATANKA 2021 CAMPING RESERVATIONS: CAMPSD.COM | 1.800.710.2267 1 WELCOME TO CUSTER STATE PARK Thank you for choosing to visit Custer State Park. As I reflect on 2020, I know many are glad to see it behind us due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. We may not realize the true impact COVID-19 has on the world for some time, but I can tell you the impact it had on Custer State Park. It created a new level of team atmosphere. It pulled all the staff from diverse backgrounds together to work as one. There are no passengers when it comes to operating Custer State Park, everyone is part of the crew. Outside the view of the typical user, there is a small army of dedicated permanent, seasonal, and volunteer staff that day in and day out rise to the challenge of enhancing the visitor’s experience. They are a mixture of front-line ambassadors, as well as many behind-the-scenes ambassadors who all work diligently to make Custer State Park a great place to visit. When we were given the green light to open with reduced staff, everyone pulled together to make sure the tasks were completed. This meant many staff found themselves doing jobs that fall into the category of, “other duties as assigned.” It was anything but a normal operating season. The goal of providing the best possible experience for our visitors stayed front and center as staff embraced the new normal and the unexpected twists and turns of the summer season.
    [Show full text]
  • Sturgis Rider Daily Welcome Home Riders! Cheapskates Unite for Badass Bargains!
    TONight’s CONCERT LINE-UP OF FIVE FINGER EE DEATH PUNCH R 1 8 SATURDAY SWEET F AUG. 1, 2015 CYANIDE ® STURGIS RIDER DAILY WELCOME HOME RIDERS! Cheapskates unite for badass bargains! ©2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service t’s the week we’ve been waiting for rider of both the Legends Ride on Mon- all year, the Sturgis 75th! If atten- day, August 3, and the Freedom Cele- dance approaches estimates, this bration Ride on Thursday, August 6th. DON’t Miss rally will be the largest event ever That’s a big deal: you’ll earn back the ride held in the state of South Dakota! donation even before you reap all the Chip Operating Guide Ever! But vacation or not, who doesn’t other benefits of these signature events. Page 5 Iwant to get the most from their hard- Register online to participate at www. earned dollars? That’s why the Sturgis BuffaloChip.com. Motorcycles as Art Rider Daily is kicking off the 75th Anni- • The lucky person who goes home Page 8 versary Sturgis Rally by helping you maxi- with a custom Victory Gunner and mize your cash, so when you head home matching Epiphone guitar will snag Ways to Make History with the memory of a lifetime you still the biggest bargain at the Sturgis 75th, have gas money to get there. hands down. The good news is: it could Page 16 Like you, we respect the people who be you! Enter free at www.BuffaloChip. perpetuated the Sturgis Rally through com, stop in at the CrossRoads Rally LEt’s RIDE! the decades and appreciate the worldwide Information Center, or visit any one of phenomenon it has become.
    [Show full text]
  • Sturgis Rider Daily 4 of 8 Tonight’S Headliner: Tuesday Aug
    ® FREE STURGIS RIDER DAILY 4 OF 8 TONIGHT’S HEADLINER: TUESDAY AUG. 9, 2016 INSIDE HALL OF FAME Page 4 EASYRIDERS AUCTION Page 11 Fast and erce racing fury … SPORTSTER SHOWDOWN Page 13 THE MOTO STAMPEDE! STURGIS WEATHER Tues 8/9 Wed 8/10 91/73 91/63 Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Courtesy of weather.com STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP’S WOLFMAN JACK STAGE TONIGHT Roving Reporter Roady Loner has been around the 10 PM block and that’s no lie. As a seasoned road-dog, he’s seen CHEAP TRICK it all — or just about. So we put him on the case of the 8:30 PM Moto Stampede. It’s just the thing to snap old Roady back to racing’s heyday — when men were men and TEXAS HIPPIE women were okay with it. COALITION Super Hooligan Racing is hard scrabble, bar-to-bar action that’s electrifying to watch and addicting to do. t goes without saying that rock music and motor- Be in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10, and you’ll agree. 7 PM cycles go together like pinstripes and metal ake. THE GRIZZLED MIGHTY Even before the days of all these 300-watt ste- with Mothership at Bikini Beach follow. Ireos on two wheels, the spirit behind a good groove at’s just the set-up, though. Because throw- TOMORROW was playing in your head while you roared down the ing down all day Wednesday in the Bu alo Chip 10:30 PM blacktop, mile after mile. Or was that just a ash- Amphitheater, the Moto Stampede brings the misty back? red fury of smoky, dirty racing right into your lap.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Hill City Calendar of Events
    Rev: 5/30/2019 2019 Hill City Calendar of Events For more information about an event go to www.visithillcitysd.com *TBD (to be determined) Updated as Events are announced/confirmed JUNE EVENTS Nightly- Legends in Light-Nightly Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial Evening Lighting Ceremony Mt Rushmore 1-2 Spring Volksmarch, Crazy Horse Memorial 1 National Trails Day, Custer State Park 2 Morning Bird Hike- Jewel Cave 3-7 Brule’ Performs at Crazy Horse Memorial 11:30am 3 Dedication Ceremony, Crazy Horse Memorial 8 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City 14-16 Gift from Mother Earth Art Show, Crazy Horse Memorial 16 CCC Museum Open House, Hill City 20, 27 Old West Shootouts, 1880 Train, 6:45pm Departures Hill City 22 Travel Journal Workshop with Deborah Mitchel at Insideout, Hill City 22 Friends of Library Book Sale, Hill City 22-23 Sculpture in the Hills, Hill City 22 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City 26 Wine on the Rails, 1880 Train, Hill City 26 Ruth’s Night Blast, Crazy Horse Memorial 28-30 200 Mile Celebration, Jewel Cave JULY EVENTS Nightly- Legends in Light-Nightly Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial Friday’s Friday Night Summer Music Series, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City 4 4th of July Celebration Mount Rushmore National Monument, See website for activities 3-6 1880 Train 4th of July Celebration 10 Trolley on the Trail, Hill City 3,5,6,11,18,25 Old West Shootouts 1880 Train, 6:45pm Departures, Hill City 20 Heart of the Hills Run Ride, 1880 Train, See website for details, Hill City AUGUST EVENTS Nightly- Legends in Light-Nightly Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial 2-11 79th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Black Hills 3-10 Biker Breakfast, Hill City Senior Center, Hill City 8 Mt.
    [Show full text]
  • Christina Steele April 23, 2020 Public Information Officer (605)347-4422 Ext
    City of Riders Contact 1040 Harley-Davidson Way V oice: (605) 347-4422 Sturgis, SD 57785 [email protected] www.stur gis-sd.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Steele April 23, 2020 Public Information Officer (605)347-4422 ext. 209 [email protected] NEWS RELEASE: City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Consideration Protocols STURGIS, SD - The Sturgis City Council has prepared a set of protocols that will be used when making the decision to hold or cancel the upcoming City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally scheduled for August 7-16, 2020. This decision will be under consideration because of the wide-spread COVID-19 pandemic. Considerations for the Rally in 2020 • Before hosting any event, the City must be reasonably ensured that it would not levy an undue burden on the health of our residents and our health care services. • Nearly every corporation in America has greatly reduced travel and trade shows. If the Rally is held, there will likely be a great reduction in the number of major corporate exhibitors along with smaller vendors who also will be hesitant to travel. • Beyond the additional revenue for 43% of our residents (broken down below), many of our businesses are heavily dependent upon Rally revenue, if the event is not held, we anticipate significant negative impacts up to and including foreclosures for our community’s restaurants, hotels, Main Street gift shops and hospitality industries (including pet services). Any closure will likely take years to be replaced by a new business. This is true in neighboring communities throughout the Black Hills. • Many of the smaller vendors rely upon the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the bulk of their annual profit.
    [Show full text]
  • Foundation Document Devils Tower National Monument Wyoming September 2014 Foundation Document
    NATIONAL PARK SERVICE • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Foundation Document Devils Tower National Monument Wyoming September 2014 Foundation Document 0 0.1 0.5 Kilometer Hiking trail 0.3mi Distance Ranger station 0.5km indicator 0 0.1 0.5 Mile Unpaved road Wheelchair accessible North Parking area or Restrooms turnout Dead end road Tra Jo il yn Ridge er 0.6mi 1km Dead end Belle road 4km .5mi 2. ( 1 lo Fourche o p ) River DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT 0 il . ra 1.3mi 5 T 2.1k m m i s d 0 e .8 B k m d e R il a 1 r .3 T m i r 2 e k w m To DEVILS il a r TOWER T 5112ft 1558m s d e B Visitor Center d e 3850ft Entrance station R 1174m Devils Tower i 0.5k Post Office m m .3 0 To Hulett and Belle Fourche, S. Dak. 110 R e m d .1k i 1 .7m m 110 B 0 k e d 0 s ail . r 1 T i m S .6 o 0 u 24 t h PRAIRIE DOG TOWN il Administration Building a r T S 0 id . w 6 e ie m V i T r 1 a y . i e 0 l ll k a m V Amphitheater Picnic area Belle Fourche Campground d A a o River R h B t u o S Fourche Dead end road 24 Belle To 90 , Moorcroft, and Sundance Devils Tower National Monument Contents Mission of the National Park Service 1 Introduction 2 Part 1: Core Components 3 Brief Description of the Monument .
    [Show full text]