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The Majesty of The Needles in Custer State Park: A Photo Essay
They are fantastic granite pinnacles that seem to reach for the sky amongst the beauty of the Black Hills. They are the Needles, and they are one of the most prominent and beautiful features of western South Dakota’s Custer State Park.South Dakota and Wyoming’s Black to Yellow Trail
See some of the best places in South Dakota as you make your way through across the state, through the Black Hills, and on to Yellowstone National Park.Vibrant and Beautiful: A Vermillion Photo Essay
More than 200 years after Lewis and Clark camped here, today’s explorers will find Vermillion home to natural beauty and vibrant culture.Family-Friendly Autumn Fun in Sioux Falls
We invited Paige Rangel and her family to come out and explore the area in and around Sioux Falls. She was pleasantly surprised by how much fun stuff there was to do and see! Here she highlights some great places to visit in that area.Haunted Deadwood: A Wilder West Experience
Deadwood’s rich history has created many a legend. Some of those include residents whose spirits are rumored to remain.More than Motorcycles: A Sturgis Photo Essay
While the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brings hundreds of thousands to the area every August, the town of Sturgis offers year-round opportunities for fun and exploration — no leather jacket required.The Haunted Indoors of Western South Dakota
Autumn is a beautiful time in South Dakota. It’s also when thoughts can turn to the supernatural. Check out some of the spookiest tales to come from across the state.The Haunted Indoors of Eastern South Dakota
Autumn is a beautiful time in South Dakota. It’s also when thoughts can turn to the supernatural. Check out some of the spookiest tales to come from the eastern half of the state.South Dakota Image Gallery
TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS: In need of photos showcasing South Dakota's beauty for your materials? We got you!Scrap into Sculpture: The Art of John Lopez
You may not know his name, but anyone that’s spent time exploring South Dakota has seen his work. John Lopez was raised on a ranch outside of Lemmon in western South Dakota. His rural upbringing caused him to develop a keen appreciation for cowboys and the animals of the plains. As he grew, his time seemed to be either spent on a horse or honing the artistic abilities that always seemed to come naturally. After college, he traveled throughout the Midwest, helping to create detailed sculpture. His big break came when he was commissioned to create a life-sized bronze sculpture for Rapid City’s City of Presidents. He ended up making 10, but Lopez’s artistic growth didn’t end there.The tragic death of his aunt brought him back to rural Lemmon to construct a fence for the family cemetery. Instead of the smooth, lifelike details he’d utilized for the City of Presidents, Lopez created an angel made from scrap metal. The change in medium would become a staple part of his style.
Since then, he’s gone on to create scrap metal sculptures that have been displayed as far away as Qatar, and he continues to revisit the smooth brass sculptures where he got his beginning. Fortunately for South Dakota visitors, most of his work can be found across his home state. Keep reading for more on where you can make some of Lopez’s amazing creations part of your South Dakota adventure.
