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9 Incredible Experiences To Have In And Around Watertown, SD
Some days it’s hard to believe there are any secrets left. And yet, Watertown — an unassuming spot on the eastern side of South Dakota — is one of them.14 Surprising Facts about South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands
From colossal carvings to wondrous caves, discover the most surprising facts about South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands. You may just be inspired to visit!The Theater that Doc Built
“No single dramatic institution in South Dakota…has survived as long and has had as much success as the Black Hills Playhouse.” – History of the Arts in South DakotaPactola Reservoir: South Dakota's Version of Atlantis
This Instagram-darling of a Black Hills lake doesn’t just hold some of the best swimming or fishing in South Dakota. It also hides a once-prosperous town.Aftyn Shah and Kellen Boice
Tell us a little bit about life in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.I grew up here in Sioux Falls most of my adult life and from my travels, I can honestly say we have something pretty special going on here. SF is not too small-town and not too “big city,” if that makes sense. We have a great variety of places to shop, eat and play, and the locals are super friendly.
What attributes of the Sioux Falls community make you proud to be a resident?
We have a growing arts and entrepreneur community that is very welcoming and inclusive. People want to help other succeed, whether it's local artists getting together for a critique or small businesses networking to move their business forward.
Tell us about your role as the director of the Sioux Falls Design Center. What does a day in the life entail?
Being the ED of the SFDC is a very unique role indeed. Every day can be different but one thing remains the same—we are driven by design. We partner with many different design organizations to promote what their groups are doing as well as work with local universities to highlight student design work, host workshops, lectures and events like the 6th Annual Sioux Falls Design Week, which we just held.
Arts & Sculpture Trail: Yankton
Yankton’s location along the mighty Missouri River led to the creation of the RiverWalk, a collection of outdoor sculptures designed to entertain and inspire. The outdoor sculptures in downtown Yankton and on the Meridian Bridge Plaza celebrate history, nature, spirituality, and the innocence of childhood. Take in the RiverWalk’s artistic excellence before experiencing the beauty of the Missouri River and nearby Lewis & Clark Lake as well as exciting recreational, dining, and cultural surprises along the way.Sean Donahue and Blackout Motors
How long have you been riding motorcycles? When did you first start riding?I started riding motorcycles 6 years ago when I first moved to San Francisco, out of necessity. I needed a mode of transportation to get around the city, and parking a car in San Francisco isn’t really an option. First, I tried out an electric scooter share app to get started and found out very quickly that I was ready for something bigger and badder. Enter motorcycle riding class to get my license, and buying my first bike, an old 1990 Yamaha Radian YX600.
What do you love most about motorcycles?
What isn’t there to love about motorcycles? The ability to grab the throttle and take off down the road is what got me hooked. My experience with motorcycles has evolved over time, but riding motorcycles is an escape from the day-to-day chores of our lives. Without being terribly cliché, there’s a great sense of freedom when traveling on a motorcycle.
What was the most surprising thing about your experiences in Spearfish, South Dakota?
Most surprising is the amount of local business owners. Everyone in Spearfish, and other towns I visited and got to talk with locals, revealed that seemingly everyone owns a business or two.
What were some of the most interesting things you learned during your visit to Blackout Motors?
I got to learn about the manufacturing and fabrication process at Blackout Motors. I hadn’t seen a similar product before, so I was really interested in learning the ins and outs of their production. Following that, I was lucky enough to help assemble a kit of theirs onto a motorcycle.
What are some of the key takeaways from your experiences with Blackout Motors?
1) South Dakotans are incredibly friendly and genuine. Everyone is treated like family.
2) It’s possible to manage a successful handful of businesses and maintain a budding family.
What are the top three highlights of your trip as a whole?
1) Sunrise at Badlands State Park. There wasn’t a soul in the park, and it was an incredible experience to watch the sun start to creep up and light up the landscape.
2) Buffalo at Custer State Park. I found the herd of buffalo in the park and sat up on a hill—above where the buffalo had settled—to watch the sunset.
3) Hanging with Katie and James of Blackout Motors. They’re wonderful people that aren’t afraid of hard work, and I’m thankful for the experience I had with them.
On your next trip to South Dakota, what area(s) of the state do you plan on visiting and why?
Next trip to South Dakota will be out to the Black Hills again so I can show my wife Badlands and Custer State Parks. I’d also like to make my way out to Sioux Falls to see what’s happening on the eastern side of the state.
