Few People Realize That The Scenic Big Stone Lake In South Dakota Is Also The Lowest Point In The State

You know that South Dakota’s nickname is the Mount Rushmore State, that we became a state in 1889, and that our official food is mouthwatering chislic, but do you know much about our geography? Sure, the Missouri River runs through South Dakota, but there is so much more to know and love about our geography, including the lowest point in the state, Big Stone Lake:

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