South Dakota is rich in Native American history and culture. Each region of the state is home to different tribes, each of which has its own unique story to tell.
When I visit a place, I want to absorb it. It’s not enough to stop for a bite to eat or take a look through a car window. I have to wander, chat with the locals and see what it is that makes this particular piece of Earth unique. Here’s how a day in Spearfish went.
Two days of discovery in Rapid City go...well...rapidly.
When it comes to classic roadside attractions, South Dakota boasts some of the best, including Wall Drug and the World's Only Corn Palace. Nostalgic, kitschy and even hokey at times, our roadside stops are one-of-a-kind experiences definitely worth a snapshot (or twelve) for those social media vacation posts.
South Dakota’s capital, Pierre (pronounced ‘peer’), is located in the center of the state and has a population of about 14,000 people. It is the second-smallest capital city in the country.
Journey from the Badlands to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota's Black Hills, where twisting mountain roads and sweeping prairies reveal stunning scenery.
Join the Midwest Wanderer, Connie Reed, as she explores downtown Rapid City.
Tag along with Deb and Dave as they hit all of the Great 8 in four days.
Over two days, a native South Dakotan explores two familiar areas for the first time.
Get outside in the Black Hills where winter isn’t endured — it’s celebrated! See the grand monuments, forested hillsides and rolling plains of western South Dakota by trying these outdoor activities as you drive north to south.
