One of the first to show itself in spring is the pasque, South Dakota's state flower. Bloming from late March to early June. Its small, purple flowers are a sign that spring has surely sprung.
Experience the Fort Sisseton Historical Festival in June, where historical reenactors, crafts and Civil War music bring history to life in South Dakota.
Humpty Dumpty, Goldilocks, Dorothy, the Tin Man, Paul Bunyan and other characters are all waiting to welcome you to Storybook Land & the Land of Oz in Aberdeen’s Wylie Park. Follow the yellow brick road to the medieval castle, train ride, roller coaster, 30-horse carousel and balloon ride and create your own story full of fun.
Just off Interstate 90 near Montrose sits an oasis of whimsy and wonder. Porter Sculpture Park is the home of dragons, dinosaurs, a giant hammer and more than 40 other recycled metal brainchildren of sculptor Wayne Porter. Wayne is almost always onsite and eager to tell you the stories behind his collection that TIME magazine named one of the Top 50 American Roadside Attractions.
Take to the skies, land in great places.
Clark’s Potato Days celebration attracts eyes every year, especially the legendary Mashed Potato Wrestling.
