South Dakota

The better known Dakota thanks mostly to Mount Rushmore, as well as the Black Hills and Badlands it's got spectacular lake country, native American culture, and is very family-friendly, touristically speaking.

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SD, one of the first U.S. states where tourism recovered from the pandemic, is making a new plan

Thomas Wolf This state government's marketing efforts have helped bring South Dakota's tourism back from the COVID-19 pandemic at the fastest pace in the nation, and state tourism secretary Jim Hagen recently said that it appears the number of visitors to SD this year will exceed a record set in 2019: https://www.keloland.com/news/capitol-news-bureau/south-dakota-one-of-first-states-where-tourism-recovered-from-pandemic-is-making-a-new-plan/

Crow Creek cited in 'Best USA Guest Ranches...'

If you're looking to step into the boots of a real cowboy on your riding holiday look no further than Ranch Rider, as the tour operator is run by keen equestrians and horse owners, their passion to help you get more out of your time in the saddle. Tony Daly, managing director of Ranch Rider, comments, “Even though branding, roping and cattle work are available activities at most working ranches, there are always subtle key differences in the guest experience from one ranch to another. From the…

Top 5 Backpacking Destinations in South Dakota

South Dakota is a backpackers dream! Filled with national parks, nature preserves, and even wilderness, you can pack up your tents, choose your locations and get ready to spend a glorious night under the stars. Sleep in your sleeping bag with your sleeping pads for extra added comfort. The Black Hills National Forest is a prime spot for backpacking, with at least four primary areas to backpack and numerous trail heads leading from those areas. You can plan a backpacking adventure to last for a…

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Jordan Simon July 31, 2024 at 8:28pm

A great piece about a road trip across the Badlands https://www.cntraveler.com/story/south-dakota-badlands

In South Dakota's Badlands, Examining the Human Need to Leave a Mark

A road trip across some of America's most arresting landscapes raises questions about our nature.
José Balido February 29, 2024 at 5:45pm

An interesting look in USA Today at Badlands National Park> https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/national-pa...
John Kipper January 20, 2024 at 2:52pm

Wow, pretty impressive! https://sdvisit.com/newsroom/2023-tourism-industry-sets-two-histori...

2023 TOURISM INDUSTRY SETS TWO HISTORIC RECORDS | South Dakota Tourism Industry

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South Dakota

SD, one of the first U.S. states where tourism recovered from the pandemic, is making a new plan

Crow Creek cited in 'Best USA Guest Ranches...'

Top 5 Backpacking Destinations in South Dakota

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