by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Biking, Campground & RV Parks, Hiking, Lodges, Outdoor Activities, Places, State Parks
Sometimes, a weekend spent “roughing it†can be a little too rough. If you’re camping too far from any kind of civilization, you’re responsible for all your meals, whether it’s your morning coffee or your evening dinner. If you find that...
by lisakoch | Mar 15, 2021 | Biking, Campground & RV Parks, Canoeing, Hiking, History, Lodges, National Parks, Outdoor Activities, State Parks
Palisades State Park may be South Dakota’s second-smallest state park, but it stunningly delivers on natural beauty. At the heart of the park, the steady flow of Split Rock Creek carves its way through 50-foot cliffs of pink Sioux Quartzite. For years, visitors...
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 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...
