5 Reasons to Visit South Dakota

by Wanda on March 16, 2010 · 0 comments

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When planning your next vacation, here are the top 5 reasons why South Dakota is an excellent choice.

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Photo of the Week: Prints you can buy!

by Chad.Coppess on March 10, 2010 · 0 comments

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This week’s photo is of Mount Rushmore in print form. This 20×30 inch poster is available for $5 plus shipping from the South Dakota Tourism office in Pierre. Other photos with the same poster design include Falls Park, Badlands National Park, Lake Oahe, the Needles, and a glacial lake from the northeast region of South [...]

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Grown-Up Getaways

March 4, 2010

Looking for a spring grown-up getaway? Your search can come to a halt right here in South Dakota.  Singles, couples, adventures, young and old will all enjoy spring break affordably in South Dakota.  Whether you’re looking for high adventure or a relaxing retreat, you’re grown-up getaway in South Dakota will leave you with something to [...]

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Photo of the Week: Buffalo on the plains

March 4, 2010

An American Bison and calf wander across the snowy South Dakota plains. Bison, commonly known as buffalo, once roamed this part of the United States by the millions. Now they can be found in Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park, several Indian reservations and on numerous private ranches throughout the state.

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South Dakota’s Great Faces: George Hunter

March 3, 2010

George Robert Hunter of Deadwood was a prominent businessman his entire life, and his support and contributions to two major landmarks in South Dakota also make him one of South Dakota’s Great Faces.
Hunter’s education began at Deadwood Public School, followed by St. John’s Military Academy and the South Dakota School of Mines.  Hunter followed his [...]

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Geese at Oahe Downstream

February 24, 2010

Thousands of Canada geese and other waterfowl congregate on the open waters of the Missouri River throughout central South Dakota in winter. These are floating in the spillway area of Oahe Downstream Recreation Area north of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Photographers and birders love the area for viewing the large flocks of waterfowl, plus eagles [...]

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South Dakota’s Great Faces: Oscar Micheaux

February 11, 2010

Oscar Micheaux was one of the first African American filmmakers in the United States, and one of the first African American settlers in South Dakota.

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Rapid City – The City of Presidents

February 10, 2010

Rapid City, SD, is known as the City of Presidents. With Presidents Day coming up in less than a week (Feb. 15), we thought we’d point out a few things to do in Rapid City and the surrounding area that honor our country’s leaders…  

Presidential sculptures – Rapid City’s historic downtown area features bronze sculptures of almost [...]

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Photo of the Week: Frosty buffalo

February 9, 2010

American Bison, or buffalo, handle frosty winter weather very well with a thick layer of fur insulation. This bull in Custer State Park didn’t seem bothered at all by the temperatures as I took his picture out my vehicle window on the Wildlife Loop Road.
Chad Coppess, Senior Photographer

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Photo of the Week: Wintery weather makes beautiful views

February 4, 2010

Even though snow and cold weather can make some travel difficult, it also creates some beautiful scenes for photographers. Here a Deuel County school bus delivers rural students to their farm homes along a snowy road. Keeping a camera handy and an eye for interesting opportunities even in bad weather can make some great photos.

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