Why Famous

• The movie "dances with wolves" was filmed entirely in south dakota.
• Vacation rental in south dakota is amazing land of spectacular landscapes.
• Dakota is an outdoor paradise.
• For fishing, there is a choice of 30 species, from brown, brook, and rainbow trout in the black hills region.

Destination Facts

• South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America.
• Mount rushmore is a major state tourist destination in the black hills.
• South Dakota is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing the state into two socioeconomically distinct halves, known to residents as "West River" and "East River".
• The Black Hills, a group of low pine-covered mountains, is located in the southwest part of the state.

Area Information

• Fertile soil in the eastern part of the state is used to grow a variety of crops.
• Ranching is the predominant agricultural activity in the west.
• The black hills, a group of low pine-covered mountains, is located in the southwest part of the state.
• The area is of great religious importance to local american indian tribes.

Why Visit South Dakota

• In South Dakota, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountain lakes and streams.
• Rock climbing, hiking trails, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
• Downhill skiing is available at Terry Peak and Deer Mountain.
• The Southeast South Dakota Region transitions between flat lands and rolling hills.
• If you enjoy nature, you will enjoy a South Dakota vacation.

Best Time to Visit South Dakota

• Best time is Summer month for visit.

Transport

• South Dakota has a total of 83,609 miles of highways, roads, and streets, along with 679 miles of interstate highways.
• U.S. Routes 12, 14, 16, 18, and 212 travel east and west, while u.s. routes 81, 83, 85 and 281 run north and south.
• South Dakota contains two national scenic byways.
• The peter norbeck national scenic byway is located in the black hills, while the native american scenic byway runs along the missouri river in the north-central part of the state.
• Some 4,420 miles (7,110 km) of railroad track were built in south dakota during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but only 1,839 miles (2,960 km) are active.
• BNSF railway is currently the largest railroad in south dakota; the dakota, minnesota, and eastern railroad is the state's other major carrier.
• South Dakota's largest commercial airports in terms of passenger traffic are the sioux falls regional airport and rapid city regional airport.
  

Precautions

• Temperatures can reach over 100*F in the summer and average below freezing in the winter, so avoid to visit South Dakota.

 

Lifestyle

• South Dakota's culture reflects the state's American Indian, rural, Western, and European roots.
• A number of annual events celebrating the state's ethnic and historical heritage take place around the state.

Languages

• English

Budget

$50-$200