South Dakota News, Events and Travel Tips

Slingshot ride at South Dakota State Fair: Not for faint of heart

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 in Central SD, Events, General News, Videos | 0 comments

Just watching this ride from the ground almost made me sick to my stomach. It’s called the Slingshot, and it’s one of the many...

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Politicians to show cattle at South Dakota State Fair

Posted by on Aug 31, 2011 in Central SD, Entertainment, Events, General News, Videos | 0 comments

How many other states bring their legislators to their State Fair to show cattle? Not many besides South Dakota, I would venture to...

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Thousands preparing for annual trek to LifeLight Festival in Sioux Falls

Posted by on Aug 28, 2011 in Eastern SD, Entertainment, Events, General News, Outdoor Activities, Southeastern SD, Videos | 1 comment

There’s no experience quite like the LifeLight outdoor Christian music festival near Sioux Falls. I was there in 2006 with my wife....

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South Dakota’s Reptile Gardens: A reptile zoo in the Black Hills

Posted by on Aug 2, 2011 in Black Hills, General News, Videos, Western SD | 0 comments

RAPID CITY, S.D.  — Like just about every other kid in South Dakota, I went to Rapid City’s Reptile Gardens with my family on...

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Want to buy a South Dakota town? Scenic is for sale

Posted by on Jul 28, 2011 in General News, Videos, Western Culture, Western SD | 0 comments

There have been news reports all across South Dakota this week about the dusty, remote town of Scenic being put up for sale for...

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Governor: South Dakota tourism won’t stop for flood

Posted by on Jun 28, 2011 in Commentary, General News, Videos | 0 comments

South Dakota Governor Daugaard wants to ensure both tourists and local residents that although the state has been dealing with flooding...

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