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Outdoors
The Joys of Cactus
Though few consider South Dakota a cactus state, residents may be surprised to learn the prickly plants can found almost everywhere. Photo by Chad Coppess/S.D. Tourism
Dakota Skies
Where the universe opens its arms in welcome to those willing to take the time to notice. Photo by John Mitchell.
Prairie Isn’t Prairie Without Sky
Why one needs the other, and why man needs both. Photo by Greg Latza.
Rails to Trails
After a dozen years of work and early opposition, an old railroad line became the Mickelson Trail.
The Burnt Hills
Along the Missouri, near the mouth of the White River, are smoking hills that explorers thought might be South Dakota volcanoes.
Saving Our Native Prairie
After 150 years of plowing, just 2 percent of the tallgrass prairie that once dominated eastern South Dakota remains.
A Nature Hike Without Solitude
The Crazy Horse Volksmarch has grown to become America’s most popular hike.
The Old Growth Pines
How ancient Black Hills trees reveal our natural history. Photo by Stephen Gassman.
Our Centennial Trail
An experienced hiker ranks the 111-mile path through South Dakota’s mountainous pine forest as one of America’s finest long distance trails.
Snow Birds
November 23, 2015
The first major snowstorm of the season hit the midwest on Friday. Photos by Christian Begeman.
Can We Save The Big Sioux?
Development imperils one of our prized waterways, but farmers and river rats are cooperating to make it safer for man and fish. Photo by Greg Latza.
Why We Go Birding
Education, exercise and entertainment lure birders to the great outdoors. Photo by Kelly Preheim.
Winter Hike On Harney
We sent a writer up the mountain on a cold and sunny day. He came back and wrote this account.
