Characterized by sweeping corn and soybean fields, southeastern South Dakota has more than 175 fishing lakes, ranging in size from three to 29,000 acres. Fish on!
The days may be shorter, but the list of things to do sure isn’t. When looking for an urban experience to keep you warm, taste and enjoy unique flavors with local ingredients or relax and restore the soul at the spa. Rejuvenated and ready to explore? Stroll the streets or breathe in the variety of landscapes. There’s no better place to escape to than South Dakota.
Photographer and University of South Dakota professor John Banasiak teamed up with his son, filmmaker Byron Banasiak, for this poetic ode to South Dakota.
South Dakota is home to some of the finest fishing waters in North America. Cast for walleye on Lake Oahe or any of the Missouri River reservoirs. Fly-fish for rainbow trout along Spearfish Creek in the Black Hills. Drop your line into the ice of Lake Eureka and hook a fat perch. Nearly 30 species of fish provide anglers a variety of adventures throughout the state.
Whether you’re planning to visit landmark attractions like Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park or take part in South Dakota’s renowned hunting and fishing, we hope this page can help you build your ideal vacation itinerary in the 605 state.
From national parks to museums, South Dakota boasts a wide variety of attractions that are accessible to people with disabilities. Here are our top picks.
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South Dakota-based chef and entrepreneur Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart is on a mission to reinvigorate Indigenous food with healthy, locally grown ingredients.
Rodeo is South Dakota’s state sport, and this guide to rodeo lingo — from bronc riding to barrel racing — will have you cheering like a pro in no time!
