10 Perfect Places in South Dakota For People Who Hate Crowds
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When you live in South Dakota, you don’t usually have to worry about huge crowds getting in your way, but there are places that can get quite cramped at times. If you’re looking to spend some quality time with those you love or even enjoy some solitude, here are our top 10 favorite places. These places also happen to offer some incredible views of Mount Rushmore State.
This 0.2 mil leisurely hike to Pinnacles Overlook offers a spectacular view of the dramatic rock formations and flat plain land. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Badlands, so be prepared to be impressed.
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Farm Island Recreation Area is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Visitors can also take advantage of the 8-mile-walking, biking, and skiing trails.
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This 109-mile-long trail winds through the gorgeous Black Hills National Park. Featuring plenty of restaurants, hotels, and places to stop along the way, you won’t be totally alone, but you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy solitude among beautiful scenery.
Spend a day exploring the largest reservoir in the Black Hills and relax among the gorgeous outdoors. Ice-skating, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing are wonderful wintertime activities offered here. The best part? You don’t have to worry about crowds.
The Japanese Garden is a spectacular place to go for an evening walk along the trails or for a romantic picnic. The garden is quaint, gorgeous, and best of all, quiet.
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Established in 1935, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge is the home to over 266 bird species and various other types of wildlife. Visit this serene refuge and enjoy birdwatching, hunting, fishing, photography and more.
This lovely state park is the perfect place to explore, relax, and gaze at the rugged beauty that surrounds you. The park is open year-round for camping, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Sometimes it’s nice to just get in your car without a destination and explore the beautiful scenery of our state. Grab your keys, and set out on a new adventure.
Imagine waking up in the morning in this adorable cabin and enjoying a warm cup of coffee on the front porch.
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You can meander through 225 acres of wetlands, grass prairies, and forests at this beautiful and diverse state park. In the wintertime many enjoy ice fishing, iceskating and more.
There are so many lovely places to retreat to in South Dakota, and we know that we couldn’t have possibly listed them all. Where are your favorite places?
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