A trek from one end of South Dakota to the other was coming to an end in a most dramatic way. We could spot the approaching storm across the low rolling land near the border of Wyoming. The simple...
State Capitals with the Kids: Pierre, South Dakota

First thing’s first. It’s pronounced PEER, not Pierre like a French poodle. Once the kids know that, they’ll fit right in with the locals while exploring South Dakota’s capital city. Pierre is a river city. It’s a cow town....
5 Free Places to Visit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Falls Park Sioux Falls is named for the falls that cascade near its downtown. Walking trails, a free viewing tower and thousands of gallons of pounding waterfall action bring visitors from all over the world. Any significant rain falls,...
Visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Brookings, SD Home to Museum that Gives Kids a Sense of Place The Larson family of Brookings loved to don costumes at Colonial Williamsburg, help scientists search for life in the ocean, and hike through national parks when their...
The Little Village Farm, Trent, South Dakota

The Little Village Farm-turned-museum is a place where people can visit to see pieces of the rural past – big and small – in rural South Dakota. A Collection of Eleven Barns! Jim Lacey, Trent, South Dakota, collects something...
Summer Vacation Road Trip — Black Hills, South Dakota

Beloved by generations of families, the Black Hills has iconic scenery and wildlife. From the buffalo and rolling plains to Mount Rushmore, there's something for everyone – especially families.