South Dakota had been on my travel list for years. The Badlands, ghost towns, the Black Hills, Needles Highway, and Custer State Park all sat at the top of places I hoped to see someday.
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Palisades State Park South Dakota
Palisades State Park is one of the most scenic natural areas in eastern South Dakota. Located near Garretson along Split Rock Creek, the park is known for its dramatic pink Sioux quartzite formations, scenic creek views, historic bridge, and opportunities for hiking, photography, picnicking, fishing, and camping.
Corn Palace and County Road Driving
Corn Palace and South Dakota Backroad Driving
Traveling across South Dakota often leads to unexpected discoveries. While exploring county roads in search of old homesteads and prairie barns, we were told by a local that we absolutely had to stop in Mitchell to see the Corn Palace.
Deadwood and Sturgis
Deadwood and Sturgis made for one of those travel days where the miles between stops were just as much a part of the experience as the destinations themselves. Between historic streets, rally-town energy, and a few unexpected detours, this stretch of our South Dakota trip offered a very different side of the Black Hills region. … Read more
Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road: Scenic Drives in the Black Hills
Two of the most scenic drives in the Black Hills of South Dakota are Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. Together, these routes wind through dramatic granite formations, forested hills, narrow tunnels, and sweeping overlooks that make the journey just as memorable as the destination.
Cottonwood South Dakota Ghost Town: Abandoned Prairie Church and Old Buildings
Sitting quietly on the open prairie of western South Dakota, the ghost town of Cottonwood, South Dakota is one of those places you might drive past without realizing the history sitting along the roadside.