Adam Vinatieri kicked yet another NFL game-winning field goal this past weekend. This time, it was a 43-yarder as time expired to give the Indianapolis Colts a 23-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. The 38-year-old Vinatieri could retire right now and be remembered as...
The South Dakota Tractor Museum in Kimball displays historic tractors and farm machinery to visitors. Because of the museum’s unique and diverse collection of items, it is one of South Dakota’s Great Places. The museum is located south of Interstate 90 at...
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society is noting that March 2 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Dakota Territory in 1861. When established, Dakota Territory represented the northern-most section of the Louisiana Purchase,...
South Dakota beer lovers have not had a brew to call their own since 1942, when the last commercial brewery in the state, Dakota Brewery in Huron, closed down. By "commercial brewery," I mean one that produces cans or bottles for distribution at retail...
PIERRE, S.D.– The State Capitol Building of South Dakota, in Pierre, is more than just a place where bills are discussed and meetings take place. The building’s exquisite features and events make it one of South Dakota’s Great Places. The building...
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium, billed as a “science playground for the whole family,” provides educational, hands-on science activities that make it one of South Dakota’s Great Places. Located in Pierre,...
PIERRE, S.D. – Some of South Dakota's Great Places are along the birding trail in northeast South Dakota. The 38 trail sites are home to more than 300 species of birds. This region is known to be one of the most productive waterfowl breeding areas in North America....
Springtime in South Dakota can be unpredictable. One day, it's 70 degrees, calm and sunny. The next day, it's 40 degrees, blustery and rainy or even snowy. That unpredictability could be considered a negative, but I consider it a positive. The nice days are much more...
PIERRE, S.D. – Among the countless beautiful drives in South Dakota, one stands out as a unique opportunity for travelers. The Native American Scenic Byway is one of South Dakota’s Great Places. The byway takes travelers on a journey north to south...
South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!
Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.
This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US.
The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.