The famous Deadwood Sheriff, Seth Bullock, built the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower in 1919 as a dedication to President Theodore Roosevelt, his close friend of many years. Bullock wanted to create a memorial of his friend’s life and a place where people could view wide open spaces that both
This event marks the anniversary of when the Adams Homestead became a state park. Come out to the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve near North Sioux City and take a step back in time and enjoy a day at the homestead site filled with activities. There will be a threshing machine demo, corn shelling
Built in 1973, the Lakota Cultural Center is located along US Highway 212 driving into the heart of the Cheyenne River Reservation at the tribal headquarters in Eagle Butte. The vision of the Lakota Cultural Center is to promote, preserve, and enhance the traditional culture, arts, history, music
Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge north of Columbia is in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region of the northern Great Plains and plays a major role for migratory birds associated with the Central Flyway. Located in north-central South Dakota, these lands and waters are vitally important to the
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, located east of the community of Lake Andes, is a place of wetlands, grasslands, and riverside forests. During spring and fall migrations, clouds of waterfowl and shorebirds darken the sky. Because of its tremendous value to waterfowl and other migratory birds
Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The Refuge is located in southwestern South Dakota in Bennett County southeast of Martin, and is the only refuge in South Dakota headquartered west of the Missouri River
Located along the Missouri River below Fort Randall Dam and south of Pickstown, the Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge is managed to provide habitat for bald eagles. This Refuge’s story began in 1967, when a biologist counted 283 bald eagles wintering in this area. At the time, the bald eagle
Overly committed to the freshest, tastiest food they can create, Claude and Christie have always had a hankering for making quality, unique pizzas. Black Hills Burgers & Pizza Co. in Custer showcases not only house-made, hand-tossed pizzas that feature made from scratch sauce and dough, but also our
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge, located in northeastern South Dakota north of Waubay, is in the Prairie Pothole Region, a key region in North America for waterfowl conservation. The Refuge was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Today, the
The Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry in Webster offers a glimpse of the past in 23 buildings. The founders of the museum were concerned with preserving the history of northeastern South Dakota and organized an effort to preserve items and culture of the area. The unique exhibits show the
