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Retrace Lewis and Clark’s epic journey in South Dakota, exploring vast landscapes, Indigenous cultures and historic sites along the Missouri River.

Exploring the Lewis and Clark Trail

Lewis and Clark's journey was successful, in part, because of help received from Native Americans. The expedition had its first meetings with the Yankton, Teton and Arikara while in present-day South Dakota.

Lewis & Clark: Help from Native Americans

Finding Wildlife Across South Dakota: Five Days with Erin Sullivan 

Buffalo roam. Mountain goats climb. Eagles soar. And that's only a taste of the wildlife in South Dakota.

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