Kids jumping off bales at Spearfish Corn Maze

Nature's Goodness: An Agritourism Photo Essay

From fresh produce to animal encounters of the best kind, South Dakota's agritourism offerings are hits for all ages!

Whether it's the majesty of a horse on the open prairie or the taste of fresh honey, becoming one with nature is a mighty fine time. South Dakota's agricultural roots — no pun intended — mean that explorers have plenty of chances to get a hands-on agritourism experience.

Hit the trail on horseback. See (and taste) how local fruits and vegetables go from farm to table. Taste local wine and beer. Don't be afraid to giggle as you try to solve one of the state's corn mazes. Just like you can pick your own pumpkin every fall, you can select from a wide variety of agritourism options in South Dakota.

Scroll on for a sample of what awaits! 

Family looking at giant pumpkins in Rapid City
Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival, Rapid City
Caputa Alpacas
Caputa Alpacas
Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House, Sturgis
Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House, Sturgis
Kids in overnight wagon at Ingalls Homestead
Ingalls Homestead, De Smet
Overnight wagon at Ingalls Homestead
Ingalls Homestead, De Smet
A South Dakota sunflower field
Child playing at Strawbale Winery
Great Plains Cheese & Ice Cream Festival, Strawbale Winery
Woman and horse at DX Ranch near Eagle Butte
The DX Ranch, Eagle Butte
Salad Garden sign at Sanderson Gardens
Sanderson Gardens, Aurora
Aerial shot of corn maze at Cherry Rock Farms
Corn maze at Cherry Rock Farms, Brandon
Woman riding a horse
Children play in tunnel ride at Mazing Acres near Yankton
Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch, Yankton
Child with pumpkin
Hobo Marlins Pumpkin Train at Prairie Village, Madison
Horse-drawn sleigh ride at Fort Sisseton
Frontier Christmas at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
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