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The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs in South Dakota does not get as much buzz as the other attractions in the State. When I first heard about it and the mammoth fossil excavation that is ongoing, I thought it was fake. But when I was inside the building and saw…
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It is an hour drive through a natural habitat and you’ll be surprised to see so many animals at the Bear Country USA, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Although it is a place to see bears, there are also elks, wolves, mountain goats, big horn sheep, mountain lions, and more….
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Who would have thought there is a South Dakota Air and Space Museum somewhere hidden in Rapid City? The first time I’ve heard about it was when my housemate said that we would be stopping by to check it out when we were on our way to Wyoming. The address…
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The first time I visited the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills in South Dakota, it was winter. Not just cold winter, but cold snowy winter! I wrote a different post for that trip here. While I had fun in my first Mount Rushmore experience, the next two…
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The Wildlife Loop at Custer State Park in South Dakota never fails to deliver. In all three times that I drove around the loop, I was always rewarded with a sight of wildlife so close to the road. Apart from the breathtaking scenery as you drove around the prairie, the…
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When you want to visit the Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, go during the summer season. Although the park is open 24 hours a day every day of the year, going there during the winter season can become so chilly, believe me. My mom and I went there…
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Coming from the east, there is no way you will ever miss the turn going to the Wall Drug attraction located in Wall, South Dakota. There seems to be a sign every 100 feet starting 50 miles away. What a great job of luring travelers to the place! So what’s…
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The Cottonwood Bistro in Brookings, South Dakota is home to fine foods and espresso. It is the first branch of the famous Cottonwood Coffee located at the Main Avenue. I don’t normally visit the Bistro as I see myself leaning more to the “Cottonwood-Coffee” fan category. The first visit to…
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