Home to colorful canyons and fabulous rock formations, the Badlands National Park boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. Located under an hour’s drive to the east of Rapid City, it has some incredible landscapes for you to explore. Formed over millennia, its reaches look almost otherworldly as huge mesas and vast […]
Nestled among the Black Hills is the captivating Custer State Park which is the largest wildlife park in South Dakota. Besides boasting spellbinding scenery, it is known for its huge herd of free-roaming bison; one of the largest in the world. Established in 1912, the picturesque park is named after the famed cavalry commander Colonel […]
The beautiful Black Hills National Forest will delight nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Sprawled over a large part of the southwest, its mountain-clad forests offer a wealth of recreational opportunities. Hiking, mountain biking, and camping are popular activities. The rugged and remote Black Hills mountain range dramatically rises up above the Great Plains. Hidden […]
Situated in the southeast, and lying amidst fertile farmland and pretty prairies, is the magnificent town of Mitchell. Home to several excellent museums, it also boasts ‘the World’s Only Corn Palace’, the town’s main tourist attraction. This phenomenal palace is clad in murals made out of grasses, grains, oats and corn with colourful minarets and […]
Set in the southwest, is the wonderful Wind Cave National Park which lies a short drive from the town of Hot Springs. While the park is home to pretty prairies and gorgeous grasslands, the standout sight is undoubtedly the cavernous cave after which it is named. One of the longest caves in the world, its […]
South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ ⓘ; Sioux: Dakȟóta itókaga, pronounced [daˈkˣota iˈtokaga]) is a U.S. state in the North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe, which comprises a large portion of the population with nine reservations currently […]
