by southdakota | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
With a multitude of festivals and fairs, South Dakota has something for everyone. Festivals and fairs celebrate the best things in life, from food to music to hobbies and more. JazzFest – Sioux Falls Each year over 90,000 people come to South Dakota for...
by southdakota | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
Bear Country U.S.A. is an experience like no other, and certainly the only one of its kind in South Dakota. If you’ve ever wanted to see bears up close and personal, or experience a bobcat running nearby, Bear Country U.S.A. is the experience you’re...
by southdakota | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
The Verendrye Museum, located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, is dedicated to documenting the early history of the Fort Pierre area, and to preserving artifacts from that era. Named for Louis and Chevalier Verendrye, French brothers who explored the upper reaches of the...
by southdakota | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions
One of the most heralded natural phenomenon of South Dakota, the Black Hills are a small range of mountains spanning the western part of the state. Home to the highest mountains east of the Rockies, the range’s name is derived from its thick covering of pine and...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
I recently stayed in a rental cabin with some members of my family in the Black Hills. The cabin was in the Terry Peak area in the Northern Hills, just north of the Wharf Mine. The cabin was perched on a high point in the hills. Near the cabin was a narrow dirt/gravel...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Wildlife
With 71,000 acres, it’s a pretty good bet you’re likely to encounter an animal or two in Custer State Park. In fact, the park boasts 1,300 head of bison, so it’s likely to be a fairly large animal you encounter. In addition to bison, a variety of...
