Real America ★ South Dakota
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he spirit of the American West is alive and well in South Dakota – a place where buffalo herds still thunder across the plains, Native
American tribes practice ancient rituals and visitors can revel in the outdoor adventure that drew explorers and pioneers to the untamed Western frontier. Well known as the home of America’s
beloved Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota offers so much more. Love history? Visit an active archaeological dig to immerse yourself in South Dakota’s paleontology
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial/Crazy Horse Memorial: Experience the legendary Mount Rushmore up close, then visit the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial to witness the progress being made on this statue honoring the Native American warrior. Deadwood: Relive the heady days of the Wild West in this well-known frontier town. Take an underground tour of the Broken Boot Gold Mine, quench your thirst at the Old Style Saloon No. 10 or try your luck at one of the town’s 80 gaming casinos. World’s Only Corn Palace: First erected in 1892 to celebrate a bountiful harvest, Mitchell’s Corn Palace is refurbished each summer with more than 3,000 bushels of corn and grain, and is the highlight of an annual celebration featuring entertainment, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and more.
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treasures. Follow in the footsteps of famed explorers Lewis and Clark. Learn what life was like for early pioneers in historic towns such as De Smet, site of the original Ingalls Family Homestead immortalized in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books. Relive the rough-and-tumble life of a Wild West gunslinger in the historic gold rush-era town of Deadwood. Or witness the pageantry and spectacle of an authentic Native American powwow, where the ancient traditions of South Dakota’s nine Indian tribes are proudly celebrated and preserved.
But history is just the beginning. Crave
outdoor adventure? You’ve come to the right place. From the Black Hills National Forest to Badlands National Park, South Dakota offers miles and miles of pristine wilderness just waiting to be explored. Experience camping in the Badlands. Cast a line into the mighty Missouri River. Watch for wildlife on Custer State Park’s scenic byways. Go rock climbing in Spearfish Canyon. Or travel through some of the world’s longest caves at Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park for a subterranean adventure of a lifetime. n
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