During one of our visits to NYC, we were surprised to find this gem in Staten Island. These are pictures of the South Beach and FDR Boardwalk. The boardwalk is 2 1/2 miles long and is the fourth largest in the world. The beach is on the Atlantic Ocean and fairly large and very clean. Along the boardwalk, people can take a nice stroll, ride bikes and fish. There are some street entertainers as well. In the background, you can see the Verrazano Bridge which connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. The bridge is the longest suspension bridge in America. This is also the location of one of the scenes from the Kate Hudson movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." It is a beautiful, peaceful location and definitely worth checking out.
Our camp at sunset was a little comfort zone after a long day of riding and seeing all the exciting sites that Sturgis has to offer. When we did get back and were ready to stay put for the night we sat in our captain chairs and listened to the live music coming from the bar area of the campground. The grass was thick and lush. The air was dry and there were few bugs with the exception of grasshoppers. There was a faint smell of grills cooking mixed with the lingering fresh pine. The sky was clear and star filled. We put our two person tent in the back of the truck so we were up off the ground. With a carpet bed liner, foam mattress and our sleeping bags, it was more comfortable for us than a hotel. It was perfect sleeping weather, too. Camping at Sturgis was a great experience for us. We would not hesitate to do it again. 
