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South Dakota

The Amateur Photographer’s Guide to Badlands National Park

April 1, 2021March 25, 2021 by Kay S
Views of the Badlands from the Badlands Loop Road

The landscape at Badlands is a photographer’s paradise and has plenty of magnificent photo opportunities presented by the Badlands. We have compiled this guide to photographing the Badlands for amateur photographers and is useful for every Badlands visitor to capture the beauty of this rugged landscape for eternity.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Midwest, Photography Guides, South Dakota

5 Reasons Badlands is better than Grand Canyon (Plus 2 reasons it’s Not!)

July 22, 2021March 18, 2021 by Kay S

Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, is incredibly beautiful but Badlands is breathtaking in a more surreal way. In this Badlands vs Grand Canyon post, I explain why Badlands provides a far richer experience than the Grand Canyon. Read now to find out more.

Categories USA National Parks Tags American Southwest, Midwest, South Dakota

Visitor’s Guide to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota

July 30, 2021June 24, 2020 by Kay S
Mt Rushmore www.dottedglobe.com

Located among Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is the state’s premier tourist attraction. South Dakota is popularly called the Mount Rushmore State & the Memorial is visited by over 2 million visitors each year. Here is a detailed Mount Rushmore visitor guide including when to visit and things to do there.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Attractions, Midwest, South Dakota

Visitor’s Guide to Crazy Horse Memorial in Black Hills of South Dakota

July 30, 2021June 22, 2020 by Kay S
Crazy Horse Memorial, South Dakota

Situated among Black Hills of South Dakota, Crazy Horse Memorial is a colossal unfinished sculpture that narrates the story of the Lakota people. It stands on the Thunderhead mountain and is being carved into hard granite. Read a detailed visitor guide for the Memorial including Who was Crazy Horse and things to do.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Attractions, Midwest, South Dakota

15 Amazing Things to do in Custer State Park, South Dakota

January 11, 2022April 27, 2020 by Kay S
Bison herds on Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park, South Dakota

There are so many great things to do in Custer State Park, South Dakota that we don’t know where to start. Hiking in Custer State Park and camping in Custer is excellent. You can also go horseback riding in Custer State Park or slowly drive the Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park and look for wildlife.ormation.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Midwest, South Dakota

9 Awesome Badlands Trails: Guide to Hiking in Badlands National Park

April 15, 2022April 1, 2020 by Kay S
Hiking on the Notch trail in Badlands National Park

Hiking in Badlands National Park is the best way to see the area’s bizarre geological land forms and rich wildlife. Most marked trails have great views of the unique Badlands Wall; visitors are also free to explore off trail in the Sage Creek wilderness area at Badlands. Read more now to know about Badlands best hikes.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Midwest, South Dakota

Wildlife of South Dakota and Northern Great Plains: Where & What to See

March 26, 2021March 31, 2020 by Kay S
Prairie Dogs in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

South Dakota is home to abundant wildlife of the northern Great Plains. You will experience a variety of wildlife encounters including begging burros, buffalo herds, deer, mountain goats, pheasants and more. Here is a guide to the various animals and where to find them.

Categories USA National Parks Tags Midwest, South Dakota
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