Last summer, my friend Cole and I drove east to west across South Dakota, and it was a highlight of our summer.
Lucky for you, road-tripping through South Dakota is one of the best ways to experience the wide-open spaces in the state. But where should you start your adventure? Where should you end it? Finally, how do you fill up your days with everything to see?
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South Dakota is seeing adventurous, welcoming and passionate individuals to join our hospitality and travel industry.
South Dakota’s public university system features six unique campuses, there are also four technical colleges as well as number of private and tribal schools.
Retiring in South Dakota has more than a few benefits, on top of it being an outdoor playground and welcoming community. With a cost of living that is lower than the national average, retirees in South Dakota get more bang for their buck by being able to spend their resources on the things they truly enjoy like hobbies or spending time with the grandkids. Premium healthcare services and health systems across the state also bring peace of mind.
If you're thinking about relocating to South Dakota, we invite you to explore the information we have about each region and then contact a local chamber of commerce, economic development office, or city office for assistance in moving to a specific location.
I found myself in South Dakota for a whirlwind 7-day adventure. The trip was centered around all the fun outdoor activities the great state has to offer, from kayaking in Black Hills National Forest, driving an ATV up forest roads in Spearfish Canyon, hiking in Custer State Park, exploring the cave systems of Wind Cave National Park, to catching sunrise in Badlands National Park.
With a long and storied agricultural history, it’s no surprise that South Dakota knows how to have some nature-made fun. That’s why careful work goes into cutting mazes into fields of corn, creating a unique—and very fun—experience for all ages. Autumn in South Dakota means corn maze fun.
I had the pleasure of traveling through western South Dakota and would highly recommend a road trip through this underrated part of the country.
