by tracykirby | Mar 15, 2021 | Campground & RV Parks, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Lodges, Native Americans, Outdoor Activities, State Parks, Wildlife
Despite nature’s seemingly cruel attempt to thwart it, Summer has finally officially arrived in South Dakota. With that adventurous summer buzz in the air, residents and tourists alike are finding ways to get outdoors and experience all that the extensive Mount...
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 | 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 | 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...