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Two Days in Historical Lead
The mining town of Lead has undergone a sort of renaissance in recent years. For a small South Dakota community, the transformation is almost unprecedented. Incorporated in 1876 after the discovery of gold, Lead was home to the largest, deepest and most productive gold mine in the Western Hemisphere until the Homestake Mine closed in 2002. Now the mine has been transformed into the Sanford Underground Research Facility, a cutting-edge science lab where great minds seek to answer some of the most fundamental questions of the universe.A Fly Fishing Vacation Destination
Minnesota fly angler Abigail and her husband, Micah, venture west to South Dakota for an unforgettable adventure.South Dakota's Must-Visit Food Festivals
From the South Dakota State Fair to the Chislic Festival, feast on local flavors and decadent bites at South Dakota’s most delicious food festivals.South Dakota Fairs
Is there anything better than the smell of carnival food, the thrill of a rollercoaster, and the sensations that come from watching live music under a South Dakota night sky? Nothing combines all of this magic quite like a local fair. Whether it’s one of South Dakota’s major cities or a town that’s off the beaten path, so many communities across the state make sure that part of August involves events, food and fun for all ages.Raptor Alley on Highway 34
Enough locals and photographers are aware of the stretch of Highway 34 between Sturgis and Pierre that it’s earned the nickname of “Raptor Alley.”This hidden South Dakota gem earned the name thanks to the hawks, eagles and other types of raptors (birds of prey) that are visible along the highway during the winter months. The 175-mile route crosses stretches of open grassland where trees are few and far between. That’s not a problem for the birds that prefer to spend time on fenceposts, power poles or the occasional tree.
The Brilliant Sunflowers of South Dakota
South Dakota consistently ranks as one of the world’s top sunflower producers. That means bright yellow fields will take your breath away in the late summer.Abandoned Beauty: Ghost Towns & Structures of South Dakota
The remnants of a once-prosperous town. A barn that was the centerpiece of a thriving ranch. A farmhouse that was once home. History lives in each abandoned structure scattered across the plains and hills of South Dakota. Barns & churches in the east, gas stations & cafes across the state’s mid-section, and mines & ranches in the scenic Black Hills all offer rustic photo opportunities and historic exploration.See what you can uncover. Go exploring along two-lane highways, gravel roads, and old logging trails to discover some of these almost-forgotten treasures. (Just make sure you aren’t trespassing, putting yourself in a dangerous situation or disturbing some critter that’s claimed an abandoned place as their own.)
History remains in what was left behind. What will you discover on your South Dakota adventure?
