A “green glacier” of trees is steadily taking over native grasslands. Landowners are banding together to treat the problem ...

The South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation's “Great Places Don’t Just Happen” campaign to fund 30 projects in state parks across South Dakota has taken a major ...

The hiking trails of Roan Mountain State Park have been reopened after after volunteers cleared a way through thousands of ...

WINTER WEATHER did its thing last week. Mother Nature reminded us humanoids who is in charge. She orchestrated a big drop down curve in earth’s upper atmospheric polar express air mass. That current ...

The vibrant downtown area features classic brick buildings housing local shops and restaurants that won’t drain your fixed income. Home to the University of South Dakota, this town offers cultural ...

In 1925, Alton's Broadway Market showcased a whole buffalo from Scotty Philip's famed herd, connecting local history and ...

Travel South Dakota has recognized 38 businesses with a 2025 South Dakota Great Place designation and 65 individuals with a 2025 South Dakota Great Face designation. These tourism-focused businesses ...

If you love epic views but hate packed parking lots, this list is for you. National parks get all the hype, but state park ...

From farmland to open rolling prairieland, the state parks in South Dakota are beautiful and natural open spaces to visit.

Famous for its free-roaming bison, Custer State Park draws travellers with its historic hikes, picturesque byways and first-rate fishing.

Custer sits in the geographical sweet spot of the Black Hills, making it your perfect home base for exploring some of South Dakota’s most spectacular natural attractions. Custer State Park, one of the ...