When most people think of gardens, they think of fragrant and colorful blooms with some added shrubbery here and there, but did you know that there are other kinds of gardens, too? Take, for instance, the low-maintenance rock garden, the most beautiful of which combines not only various minerals, but also trees and flowers. Do you want to see one of these unique yards up close? Then visit the work-of-art Rock Garden at McCrory Gardens:

Located on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, McCrory Gardens is a gorgeous 70-acre oasis that is a must-see all year. 
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Opened in the 1960s, the site of the McCrory Gardens has bloomed and flourished over the years (much like the flowers), and now boasts several different collections ranging from Ornamental Grass to a Children's Maze to...
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...A one-of-a-kind Rock Garden! 
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While most rock gardens contain nothing but - well, rocks - the Rock Garden at McCrory Gardens is a magical sight, consisting of not only 100 tons of quartzite rock and 40 yards of scree, but also plenty of herbaceous alpine plants, trees, and shrubs. 
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Is it just me, or does this garden "rock" year-round?
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See what I did there? 
Don't let your exploration of the gardens end with the Rock, as you can spend an entire day getting lost in the many collections of fragrant and colorful blossoms.
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General admission to McCrory Gardens is $4 for adults (ages 16+) and $2 for youth (ages 6 to 15).
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For more information on guided tours and annual memberships, please visit McCrory Gardens website.
McCrory Gardens is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Which McCrory Gardens garden is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! While you are visiting Brookings, be sure to also check out why The Best City In America Is Actually Right Here In South Dakota.

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