by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoor Activities, Places, State Parks, Wildlife
You can’t believe everything you see on a postcard about the back of Mount Rushmore. That’s actually a good thing; the scenery is much better in real life. Take, for example, Mount Baldy. Sure, the name could benefit from some PR, but the views from the...
by lisakoch | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Cities, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Places
Spending time poolside or splashing around on a hot day are summertime staples. But for a full day of aquatic adventures, Wild Water West water park, located just west of Sioux Falls, is the ultimate SD destination. With water activities and pool options for all ages,...
by tracykirby | Mar 15, 2021 | Arts & Antiques, Attractions, Cities, Entertainment, Places
In the charming town of Brookings, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota sits like a shining beacon on a hill as it provides the answer to every parent’s age old question “Well, what should we do with the kids today?†Straying from the typical...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
Discovering a modern city’s ancient inhabitants Most written histories will tell you that the area now known as Mitchell, S.D., was first settled in the 1870s by enterprising white settlers who were hoping to get in the path of the railroad’s westward...
by southdakota | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
The restored Goss Opera House and Gallery has hosted a wide variety of art and entertainment – from Second City comedy tour to the South Dakota Chamber Orchestra, from nationally acclaimed musicians to the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit currently on display. The work...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Black Hills, Hiking, History
Hiking the Crazy Horse Volksmarch in the fog on June 7 of this year felt a little metaphorical. Throughout most of the hike, you couldn’t see your final destination. You had to just stick to the trail, knowing eventually, you’d be on the craving’s...