Hike, bike or ski from Edgemont to Deadwood on the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Open year-round, it features bridges and tunnels through the Black Hills.
Custer’s location in the Black Hills and proximity to some of South Dakota’s biggest attractions make it an incredible destination for adventure-seekers.
Outdoor recreation, hidden gems, nearby iconic sites, and unique fossils — the small Black Hills town of Hill City is ready to surprise and amaze.
Travel to northeastern South Dakota and take in all of the outdoor recreation possibilities in Brookings. Experience 70 acres of nature at McCrory Gardens. Located on the campus of South Dakota State University, you can wander the botanical garden and arboretum as well as an education & visitor center. Dakota Nature Park, a city landfill-turned-multipurpose park, features bike trails, fishing ponds, kayaking, canoeing, bird-watching and picnic areas.
The Needles at Custer State Park have become one of the park’s biggest attractions. These soaring, slender granite rock formations attract visitors from near and far alike. Hike through Custer State Park and see the Needles for yourself.
Plan your pheasant hunting trip to South Dakota. Find dates, license info and everything you need to know about this fall’s pheasant season.
Enter to win South Dakota’s 2023-2024 Hunt the Greatest giveaway, including a trip to hunt pheasants in South Dakota,
Residents and nonresidents can purchase their South Dakota pheasant hunting licenses online or in person in the state. Get your small game license today.
Buffalo roam. Mountain goats climb. Eagles soar. And that's only a taste of the wildlife in South Dakota.
From world-class pheasant hunting to big game, waterfowl and more, hunting in South Dakota is the stuff of legend. Start planning your next hunting adventure.
