Here Are The Most Beautiful Places In South Dakota That You Must Visit ASAP
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Catherine Armstrong
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Every day, we bring you another article about something amazing in South Dakota. Many of those places are so beautiful, that we encourage you to make plans to visit as soon as you can. Today, we’ve compiled a list of some our articles that feature stunning places you shouldn’t miss – a sort of bucket list to help you plan your spring and summer in the beautiful Mount Rushmore state.
This little 29-acre park in Rapid City is a pretty spot with plenty to do. You'll love the small lake where you can fish. Take a stroll, have a picnic and spend a lovely afternoon in the outdoors.
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Visit Wonderland Cave in Sturgis for a 15-20 minute tour. The 60 million-year-old cave was hidden away from white settlers until 1929. Now visitors can see more than two dozen rooms full of formations.
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Sage Creek Wilderness Area is a remote part of Badlands National Park that few people visit. It's full of wildlife - but not so full of tourists, so you can find some peace and quiet here.
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Notch Trail is just a short 1.5 mile hike, roundtrip. It takes you through a pretty valley and (by way of a ladder) up to a plateau. This one is fun for the whole family.
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Hill City is surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest. In addition to its beauty, it's full of fun activities including a historic train ride, several incredible restaurants, a winery and some interesting museums.
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Just an hour north of Sioux Falls, you'll find this beautiful state park with a gorgeous lake. You'll definitely want to spend some time hiking here, and it's a great place for a picnic lunch.
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The 14-mile-long Needles Highway winds through the Black Hills. You won't believe these cathedral spires - some tower high above the road; others are much smaller. The scenery here is just stunning.
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The Roughlock Falls trail is an ADA-accessible trail that winds through beautiful forest, meadows and past rock formations to a stunning waterfall. This trail starts at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.
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The stunning emerald waters of Sylvan Lake are surrounded by pine trees. Located in Custer State Park, the lake offers some wonderful fishing. You'll also love the hiking opportunities here.
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Keystone is just a few miles away from Hill City, and it's also surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills National Forest. Consider visiting both during your trip to this area!
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Which of these is your favorite? What other places would you love to see us feature?
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