South Dakota has a special place in our hearts. We’ve visited every year for the past three years — it’s rich in history, natural beauty, and rugged charm. It’s also a state that’s surprisingly overlooked, and we love it for that very reason.
What is fall without a pumpkin? Finding your perfect pumpkin is easy in South Dakota, where producers across the state offer all shapes and sizes.
The Missouri River, spanning 2,300 miles, is the longest in the U.S., holding historical, ecological and geographical importance. It's also a must-see landmark in South Dakota. Check out fun facts about the Missouri River here.
When pheasant hunting season kicks off every October, the South Dakota transforms into a sea of orange as people come from across the world to walk the fields. But for many World War II soldiers, their introduction to pheasants didn’t happen in a cornfield. It came in the form of a delicious sandwich handed to them as they prepared to board a train in Aberdeen.
The spirit of the West comes alive at South Dakota rodeos. From Rapid City to the state fair, enjoy bronc riding, steer roping, livestock shows and more.
The tiny town of Faith made big news when a fossil hunter found the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered, “Sue.” Learn about Faith’s dino history.
Hannah and Adam, also known as Getting Stamped, are a Wisconsin couple who left behind the American dream to travel the world and chase their own dreams. Spend seven days exploring western South Dakota with them.
Road trips are so much fun and totally doable with kiddos if you are flexible and patient. Here's Stephanie Pollock's list of go-to family ideas for Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city.
The last Friday of September, witness one of the most heart-pounding events of the year - the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - and then let the rest of western South Dakota take your breath away. Try one of our three Buffalo Roundup itineraries and make the most of your South Dakota weekend.
It contains the world’s largest concentration of rare boxwork formations, and it was the first cave to ever be designated a national park, but that’s only part of Wind Cave’s magic.
