The expansive Midwestern state of South Dakota offers some of the most beautiful, rustic wilderness. Between the vast, open plains and the full, lush forests, South Dakota is an ideal destination for natural beauty.
The Badlands
The 244,000 acres of South Dakota’s Badlands National Park are home to various wildlife and geological wonders. The landscape is primarily made up of layered rock formations, prairies, cliffs, valleys and gorgeous peaks to look over the vast, open land. With bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets and more roaming the plains, visitors will have more to see than the vast, rugged beauty.
Black Hills
Black Hills National Forest is known for its epic views and sprawling wildlife. Roaming elk can be seen along with waterfalls, giant cliffs, Black Elk Peak and gorges. Along with the natural, rugged beauty of Black Hills, visitors can see Mount Rushmore and Cathedral Spires in the distance.
Deadwood
Western enthusiasts will appreciate the historical accuracy and trip through time in Deadwood. This historic town was established in 1876 and has been named a National Historic Landmark. The entire frontier town to this day resembles the gaming, lawless city of the Wild West.
Sioux Falls
As the largest city in South Dakota, Sioux Falls has a cornucopia of attractions for tourists. From Falls Park, Corn Palace, Great Bear Recreation Park, Blood Run historic site and Great Plains Zoo, there is a lot of hiking, history and culture to explore.
Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave National Monument stands as the third-largest cave of its kind in the world. Take a tour through the underground, jewel-lined walls for a unique experience and explore more than 1,200 acres of natural beauty.
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