South Dakota: The Mount Rushmore State. Lawless Legends. Black Hills.

South Dakota combines rolling hills, prairies, and fields of wildflowers, with uniquely eroded buttes, towering mountains, deep caves, and dense pine forests. The diverse landscapes of the Black Hills and Badlands make South Dakota a geographic gem in the middle United States. As a region of the Great Plains, it is rich with Native American history and earned its name from its earliest inhabitants, the Lakota and Dakota Sioux tribes. South Dakota keeps its spirit alive with stories of Native American warriors and legends of Wild West outlaws.

South Dakota is home to Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park and the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The rich history, awe-inspiring land, beautiful parks, and exciting events make South Dakota an exciting and unique travel destination.