South Dakota Web Roundup

Feb 10, 2012

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is February 21 this year, but Deadwood is celebrating early with a whole weekend of pre-Lenten excitement. The fun starts tonight with a parade, followed by the coronation of the Mardi Gras King and Queen and live zydeco music.

There won’t be much snow for the Custer State Park Lover’s Leap Snowshoe Hike on Saturday, but a regular hike is just as romantic, right? 

Chocolate and alcohol seem like the perfect Valentine’s Day combination. Dale Miskimins of the SoDak Beer blog recently reviewed two chocolate ales for couples to enjoy. 

Jill at the Wild Idea Buffalo Company has a luscious-sounding recipe for Mousse au Chocolate that would make a sweet ending to a special supper.

Smart lovers keep the romance going all year 'round. Nothing says lovin’ like a hot summer night at an old-time drive-in movie theater. It was recently announced that Wild Water West in Sioux Falls hopes to bring back the once-popular summer entertainment, opening its outdoor theater in the spring of 2013. Doug Lund reflects on his drive in experiences. Don’t worry, his account is work-safe.