South Dakota: What NOT to Do in South Dakota

[@mattireland6841]

As someone who lives in Eastern SD, would recommend mainly sticking to the western side.

[@brandonmeens]

Living? Probably east river. Views & tourism? West river, only west river. The corn palace isn’t worth seeing lmao

[@barbarastedillie1336]

@@brandonmeens , I wouldn’t want to live in eastern S.D., west is best!!

[@butterflykiss52ar]

I live east river. I prefer west river as well!

[@chrissyinskip4093]

Dang even East river doesnt like East river?? Lmao 🤣 gotta love West river 💙

[@chasejensen899]

As someone originally from Sioux Falls I agree but I would rather live in Sioux Falls

[@b1k2q34]

I lived in South Dakota, specifically the Black Hills, for about 12 years. In Custer County, in a small town called Pringle for a while, and then Rapid City. Absolutely beautiful part of the country.

[@RonK]

Man, when you say small you mean small - Pringle, pop. 154 ? Wow...

[@mindynewton2967]

I lived right by Pringle, in Hot Springs! I went there in 1985 from sw Oklahoma to get my children a Real education! I loved every single minute! But I came back home for now...

[@b1k2q34]

@@mindynewton2967 we almost bought a home in Hot Springs. My husband is from Pine Ridge and it wasn't far from there. We ended up moving to Rapid. Crazy.

[@SeeWonderHaveLive]

I am wondering what it's like if you are someone who regularly gets household goods ordered and shipped to kind of remote regions in your state. Does this come out to be a hassle if you don't necessarily get goods at grocery stores either?

[@paitonnepalmer5957]

I've lived in south Dakota all my life and everything he said is 100% true

[@eagleeye2300]

Hey!! Could you tell me the best cities (friendliest, affordable, safe, attractive places to live...) I am 63 years old and conservative. Where are great places for a quiet, kind person with 2 dogs to live?? Thanks if you can help!! I also hope that your cities do not get overrun, if you know what I mean!! I love gardening, nature, cooking, wild life... But ( yikes!) I am getting old!

[@kathleen_luu]

I have also lived in South Dakota pretty much my whole life, I’m 16 and I agree everything he said is true especially the capital Pierre on its pronunciation. I live in Aberdeen and it is the third biggest town after rapid city and Sioux Falls. Locals in Aberdeen are the friendliest people ever.

[@mikesechler2252]

My sister and her husband met and dated at Wall Drug. For a time they lived in Guam and had a sign made that said, Wall Drug, 6000 miles.

[@thepolishcow9050]

“Don’t think you’re close when you’re hundreds of miles away” Hundreds of miles isn’t that far if you’re from South Dakota.

[@tedecker3792]

I lived in Pierre, went to college in Vermillion, 200 miles, a 2 hour trip on my Kawasaki!

[@alphareborn9908]

Wall Drug has billboard advertisements all around the world. I dislike going there myself lol.

[@alphareborn9908]

@Lauren Hanson I wish I can say the same

[@KiltedVeteran]

Truth

[@expe1240]

Lol yeah pretty much

[@jpendersen1294]

Don't mess with the buffalo, give them their distance.

[@wambli82]

Buffalo's are fun. Some are wild. Some in parks. Some owned in ranches and farms. People forget these bulls have horns, and have no problem running you down. And mistake that you're in their territory.

[@deedeeclark2154]

@@wambli82 they are all wild not just some

[@wambli82]

Ones I've met, places i went to. Some were nice to be around.

[@deedeeclark2154]

@@wambli82 you play stupid games you win stupid prizes.

[@MichaelJohnson-ut2tq]

DON'T SMOKE A BONG OF YOUR BEST HERB ON A CLIFF. JUST LEAVE IT BE!

[@sirromja]

My parents moved to Rapid City from Wyoming when I was in my freshman year of college. So, I spent three summers there. Easily the three best summers of my life. I loved living in the Black Hills. So much to see and do. And I also had a fun job at Reptile Gardens, so that was pretty great too.

[@elderblackdragon]

There used to be Wall Drug signs all over the place, even in other states. In fact During WWII there were Wall Drug signs posted by U.S. soldiers in Europe.

[@so_dak-atheist]

Yep there have even been Wall Drug signs posted at the South Pole several different times. If I'm not mistaken there has been at least one Wall Drug Sign posted on every continent.

[@josiegeraets5408]

There still are!

[@sawyerhaupt]

I’m from rapid and heard things that there’s ones in China. 😂

[@meredithgraber8719]

there's one in China :)

[@carlwhitaker272]

I saw a wall drug sign in the Amsterdam harbor

[@butterflykiss52ar]

Another fun fact. The author of the wizard of oz lived in Aberdeen SD. And Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of little house on the prairie, called De Smet SD home as well!

[@torywesters7318]

And don't forget that Lawrence Welk grew up in Eureka, SD.

[@zerosoma33]

There was a lot missed on this list. Seemed kinda empty tbh

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Alicia how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@misterwhipple2870]

@@torywesters7318 He grew up in Strasburg, NORTH Dakota, which is 50 miles to the West-Northwest.

[@meredithgraber8719]

as a south dakotan, I feel so seen and understood

[@davidmohr4606]

Moved to South Dakota (Chamberlain) in fall of 2009, from Rockford, IL. Love it here, lower taxes, fewer people trying to run your life. Constitutional Carry, etc.

[@toddweller]

Maybe the last bastion of freedom in the US. We were there in September it is an amazing state!

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

Good for you. Don't turn it liberal.

[@coolschmoool]

@@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059 "don't turn it liberal" Oh eat shit.

[@MrIndyjoe]

Celeste Felicia why are liberals so angry?

[@LorisWhirled]

@@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059 I’m with you. The Celeste Felicias of the world are strangling the life out of every last one of our freedoms.

[@melindaroth9398]

Leave the wildlife alone, don’t enter anyone’s farm/ranch without permission. Also, SD is WAAAY better than ND.

[@johnspenst1826]

HMMM I don`t know a about SD bing better then ND. How ever i do agree with you wildlife and peoples property that a good way to go to jail or get your self killed really fast.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Melinda how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I'm in north Dakota, and I do,t like it.

[@butterflykiss52ar]

He forgot a “don’t “ please don’t mess with wildlife. Leave the Buffalo alone they’re dangerous. No selfie is worth your life. 👍🏻 if you’re visiting in the black hills watch for bears, mountain lions etc.

[@butterflykiss52ar]

@@SH-gx4ko you’ve never seen bears in the black hills? How about- Bear Country?

[@sdmomxs3]

Bears lol

[@shanerasmussen5225]

Dude I opened my front door in the middle of town to find a mountain lion on my front lawn. He was tracking the deer a half block away. I left him to his lunch and called my boss to say I was gonna be late.

[@sandhiller49]

ALL THE WILDLIFE is WILD, leave them ALONE, or you deserve what you get.

[@SrChalice]

You think people would already know this, but nope!

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

I was ready to rip you for a “don’t do in SD” list. You are spot on! Especially the donuts at Wall Drug. They are the best cake donuts in America.

[@darronnelson953]

I worked two summers at Wall Drug during college and delivered the donut flour to the bakers every morning. We were called “chore boys”.

[@michaelt3308]

Hmmmm, going to visit in the Spring. Note to self.

[@amieerothrock1839]

True best donuts ever!

[@lisaedgett8714]

🤤.. donuts...

[@spddiesel]

Another don't: don't expect a still day on 90. That wind is ALWAYS blowing lol.

[@0Bonaparte]

Let’s be clear, I saw a Wall Drug sign in Washington state. When he says hundreds he means thousands.

[@rpete9485]

There’s also one in Germany lol

[@guthannight]

@@rpete9485 Thats bc we have a sister city germany cant remember what one. will need to ask my sister since she went to germany for that.

[@butterflykiss52ar]

In World War II, South Dakota service personnel nailed up Wall Drug distance signs in the most unlikely places. ''Wall Drugs, 9,066 miles,'' read an arrow sign in Shanghai. There have been signs in India, Africa, Vietnam and even the South Pole.

[@sarahlee8486]

Yes, Wall Drug signs are all around the world.

[@mollysmith1226]

Free coffee in Wall drug

[@Strangeflamingo]

I laughed so hard when you mentioned the weather forecast. It's so true! You can start the day with your winter coat and end in shorts some days depending on the season. I would say the forecast is more like a loose guideline for what you may encounter.

[@kevinaalberts9251]

no that's what Michigan people say!! and a other thing, we dont see sun!!! always clouds in front of the sun!! we count sunny clear days here! when I'm in Sioux Falls to visit my sister I'm always looking at the sky, it's always clear blue every day its amazing!!

[@Mara-sim]

Thank you Wolters world for showing off my wonderful state of South Dakota! We have a lot to offer for every season. I live a state full of great people thank you for showcasing that

[@RagdollsOfLasVegas]

Im in my 3rd year living here. Its a fantastic state and with everything going on in the country now, its been a real blessing living here.

[@samanthajoanna72]

We are considering a move from MN! Were you able to find decent work and affordable home?

[@RagdollsOfLasVegas]

@@samanthajoanna72 Husband is a truck driver. Got a dedicated route and is home every night. We are in Brookings area which is more expensive part of SD. We are buying a home this Spring. Have been renting to be sure this is where we want to be! Amazon just moved here and will create 20k jobs, all ranges of experience. Its worth looking into. You know we have no State tax, either!!

[@HiselMarjorie]

We want to move there too...I heard the school districts are good

[@RagdollsOfLasVegas]

@@HiselMarjorie the schools are a dream, especially where we are. Classrooms average 20 students or less. Amazing programs, amazing teachers. Our child has high functioning Autism, its more social than anything and they have her in all regular classes with special break rooms for her to visit when she gets overwhelmed. Its beyond words, how fantastic the schools here, are. My daughter wants to be an ornithologist amd the College has one of the only programs in the country, thats why we chose here

[@RagdollsOfLasVegas]

@David Erickson Im hopeful Amazon will raise the bar and the wages and give some movement and variety for entry level jobs and great opportunities for advancement.

[@pip-pip5029]

Never really thought of going to South Dakota, now I definitely am

[@tylerkeys9887]

You should! Totally underrated! (wall drug is overrated though 😂)

[@wiz722]

Do it! I'm a texan that works on a SD ranch parts of the year. I had no idea how much that "what's in that state" had to offer.

[@hollywood3222]

I live here there is a lot

[@hollywood3222]

@Fabulous Arizona she is quite the idiot when it comes to covid

[@petekelvin2736]

@Lalate Beautifully said, I tell my folks these words everyday. good to save money but most people don't understand the market moves and tend to be misled in facts like this and always depend on money in the bank.

[@amymarie1877]

When I was little my mom and dad would take me, my twin, and 2 brothers to Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse every year in the summer, my dad always loved the history and scenery in South Dakota

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Amy how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@HonoraryBoomer]

DON'T skip the donuts at wall drug!

[@so_dak-atheist]

And don't forget about the 5 Cent Coffee and Free Ice Water

[@KiltedVeteran]

Or the ice cream. Wall Drug has the best ice cream

[@a012345]

Think I gained 5 pounds after visiting Wall Drug.

[@jelambertson]

I saw a Wall Drug sign in Amsterdam when I was in the Navy in 1974 (lol).

[@ashleyfarrell3576]

I was a transplant to South Dakota from Colorado. I’ve since moved back to one of the most beautiful locations in Colorado but I miss South Dakota like crazy!

[@eagleeye2300]

Ashley could you please tell me where in SD you had lived?? I am considering moving there! I am a "young" retired 63 year old with 2 dogs!! Thanks!

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Ashley how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@paulschoenfelder7500]

thank you for the nice things said about our state.

[@uncommonsense5876]

Great video. We love South Dakota. Its a great state. Ive always thought of SD as the Texas of the midwest.

[@E1itetube]

We are very protective and safe here, in general. So please say hi!

[@pkh4340]

I lived in Sioux City, IA for many years….right on the border of SD and Nebraska on the Missouri River. As soon as you crossed the Big Sioux River at Sioux City, you were in South Dakota…..and there’s a “Wall Drug” sign right away. LOL Only 434 miles! South Dakota is a wonderful, free state, where people are genuinely friendly. My wife is from Aberdeen. While driving in the wintertime from her parents home to Sioux City, my car stopped unexpectedly in the middle of nowhere. Within ten minutes, no fewer than five cars stopped to offer assistance. The last vehicle was a pickup with log chain, who pulled my car three miles into the village of Bradley, SD ( birthplace of the late Senator Hubert Humphrey) where a mechanic at a local gas station repaired my clutch, and then REFUSED payment because it only took him about minute to diagnose and another five minutes to fix the problem. I love South Dakota.

[@larryhand7219]

One of my best vacations was in South Dakota

[@makemyday2385]

You forgot that we have the best pheasant hunting in the world. I live in a sportman's paradise. You can hunt deer, antelope, elk, coyote, prairie dogs, ducks, geese, fishing for walleye, small mouth bass, and also the best burgers and Indian tacos. So much to see, taste, and do. Not to mentioned our South Dakota certified grass feed beef...best in the country if you're a carnivore.

[@SimpleFamilyLife]

There is one wall drug sign per person in South Dakota. Just spitting facts here. I went there is 2020. Deadwood and Keystone are some of the coolest towns I have ever been too.

[@butterflykiss52ar]

I’ve lived in South Dakota my entire life. They have wall drug signs literally all over the country- famous for its free ice water. They could be found in the most unlikely places such as Shanghai. There have been signs in India, Africa, Vietnam and even the South Pole. I’d say the most fun part of our state is the black hills, ( rapid city, sturgis, deadwood, wall drug, keystone. ) we have tons of small mining-now turned ghost towns. Of course there’s also Mount Rushmore and crazy bourse monuments as well. Tons of caves to explore. South Dakota is also home to the beautiful fairburn agates (our state gemstone) most people are friendly here, our state had very low crime rates, cost of living is rather reasonable. What’s not to love? And some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets you’ll ever see.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Alicia how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@williambalyx1053]

be there in June, can't wait to ride around

[@loridavis5699]

Its a beautiful deep red state where everything is better!

[@SIMKINETICS]

As a kid in Michigan, I was fascinated with the West, So was delighted when my folks decided to take us kids on a vacation road trip to Yellowstone in the summer of 1955! The very first time I saw the authentic 'West' was visiting South Dakota on the way. That was definitely a highlight of my youth, and I remember with pleasure seeing the beauty of the Badlands, the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, the impressive Corn Palace & Wall Drug Store, let alone the gorgeous landscape like I'd never seen before! Since then, I've visited a dozen countries, lived in Europe, been all over the 'Lower 48', lived in 5 states, and have been a California resident (mostly) since the '60's; yet SD remains special in my memories!

[@SouthDakotaFacts]

I remember when I visited Wall Drug. It was the greatest thing I had ever seen. It completely changed my life. I basked in the glory of its beautiful 50 cent coffee. Forget Wall Street. Wall Drug is where it’s at.

[@platonichearts8]

@@SouthDakotaFacts I live near walldrug

[@phillipjagelski3939]

Don't forget the winters!

[@stephanybrown3226]

Haha oh yes. Snow in may is great.

[@thedoomofred5174]

Every month with a r’ in it and sometimes May and if you’re in the hill June and August

[@aleishaelliott5593]

Ahh yes the 4 ft of snow we get every year and the at least twelve snow days a year!!

[@user-zu2bw7ig5v]

-22 as I type this

[@ebgbjo2025]

The best time of yr here.

[@giovantiapple3156]

Thank you for thinking my state cool

[@halasimov1362]

Not locking down has my interest!

[@sdmomxs3]

Rapid City here 😎

[@aroacelegenddairy]

@Jen H Brookings here!

[@hummusgod3600]

BHSU student here!

[@sciencethegospelaccordingt6031]

Your governor is hot 😆

[@kizmomma7009]

We visited SD in August oh 1998 I do believe and we had on t-shirts and shorts and even swam that evening. We woke up in the middle of the night and it was snowing like crazy. It was awesome.

[@samschmidt8772]

I currently live in South Dakota, west river. There is some wonderful history and geology out here. Wonderful landscapes, a lot of really great places for hiking and photography. There are also lots of little museums all over the place so be sure to check those out. Including fossil sites! South Dakota has some rich paleontological history including mammoths, T. rex(don't talk about SUE. Just trust me on this), Triceratops, and marine reptiles from the Western Interior Seaway that covered a fair amount of the state back at the end of the Mesozoic. And there is a lot of history in Deadwood especially and they really love their history. I haven't been up to Deadwood much personally but from when I have been, it is a beautiful town with a rich history. They love their historical outlaws. Also, support local businesses including native American businesses. They make some really great stuff and have a lot of really interesting history and culture as well.

[@amandarose4469]

As an Australian I am amused with you pointing out that South Dakota is not a dry wasteland, cause that is us. I really want to see Deadwood, so cool.

[@jacquelynhemingson7554]

Always loved the unique beauty of South Dakota landscape & old school western/farming feel. Pow wows also definitely worth seeing (believe one of the big ones is held in July--get Indian tacos/fry bread). Sturgis biker rally is also a wild time (believe 3rd week in August). 4th of July event at Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse also great--best to make lodging reservations ahead of time during big events.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@_CandyPone_]

I moved to SD from TX and it’s so plentiful. It may seem empty but there are so many things here and hardy people to meet

[@njw5869]

Crazy Horse is a MUST SEE. It may never get done, but wow.

[@Realtree1560]

💯 bring your parka and swimsuit ... You'll use both outside in the same day

[@celestepalm6949]

Lol, fantastic.

[@raymondmartin6737]

In 1986, from a trip to EXPO 86 in Vancouver, Canada, we saw the wonderful MT Rushmore Park, and the Badlands Park, and the Crazy 🤪 Horse under construction.

[@rainsrandall8769]

South Dakota is the most beautiful place in the world!!

[@jennikawilson8985]

The Black Hills definitely is in the top 10 list.

[@tedecker3792]

You need to expand your world.

[@rainsrandall8769]

@@tedecker3792 I did..maybe you need to

[@bobprock4960]

Kolaches! Yes! Also, in Rapid City the Firehouse Brewpub was exceptional! And Custer has a great little museum worth checking out and of course Jewel Cave and Wind Cave were great! (Along with the larger attractions.) Great review as usual!

[@TraceyAllen]

The best cave is Wonderland Cave. It's the only living cave the public can tour. The other 7 caves are dead caves.

[@johntracy2861]

The Navy has taken me from Box Elder, SD to Pensacola, FL and I have found a great little donut shop with GREAT Kolaches! Spicy jalapeno sausage in the middle!

[@gnomeones]

Glad you enjoyed your stay here!

[@llCHRiiSTOPHERll]

Definitely listen to that last don't. I was driving through Spearfish Canyon, one minute it was sunny the next it was hailing and the area was under a tornado warning.

[@jennikawilson8985]

That's like every other day 😂😭

[@tedecker3792]

Macey Elric I rode my motorcycle from Deadwood to Sturgis in a full on white-out snowstorm, in August!

[@jennikawilson8985]

Ted, the weather here is insane. We've had blizzards on the 4th of July, and gone for picnics on Christmas

[@randyhaight7202]

Fun fact: Spearfish canyon holds a world record for fastest temperature change. In January 1943, the temperature went from -4 degrees F to 45 degrees F in two minutes. It had something to do with a strong wind I think.

[@Eve_Night97]

@@randyhaight7202 yeah it was the wind shift. I love talking bout that when I'm talking bout south dakota. "Our weather is extremely bipolar here in such in such state". Yeah well did the temperature ever jump 49 degrees in 2 mins. No didn't think so south dakota holds king to that title.

[@colleend2977]

I LOVE Wall Drug AND they allow dogs in the store! The only place they can’t go is in the restaurant. Best ice water I ever had.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Colleen how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@davidrutledge1482]

I spent 10 days in Western SD this Summer. Great trip and great people

[@ppgang1694]

East is just rural ghettos

[@whiteafrican]

I have been loving the people in South Dakota. Very friendly and welcoming. Thank you to all!

[@tammypearson4500]

My daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter live 45 minutes from Pierre, SD. It took me a bit to say "pier". Gorgeous state!

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Tammy how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@marycombs3574]

I have lived in several states now and now I’m in a more remote part of South Dakota and it has to be one of my favorite states, I love the land, the people, and the history. The only down side is the unpredictable and severe weather we get, currently where I’m at the wind is gusting at 60 mph and it has been like that for a day now and will continue to blow for two more days. We also get a lot of hail and wild blizzards.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Mary how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@lindaknapp3541]

I grew up in SD and you did a great job of telling people how great the state is! Btw, I grew up in the Northeast corner...the Lake region. We have a ton of hunting and fishing.

[@xxxsurshotxxx6793]

Shhhhh lol

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Linda how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@rogerehinger6694]

Went through the area, Wall Drug, Deadwood, Crazy Horse all that. Had a great time. Just a block from Main St in Deadwood watched a doe tip toe across a church parking lot in mid day.

[@poetshayy8288]

Thanks for the great feedback about my home state.

[@jarrettbyrom2747]

Thanks for these videos. Very helpful for Planning a Family Vacations.

[@reeve1able]

I’m from Oldham England checking the weather out I noticed there’s an Oldham in South Dakota so thought I’d check out South Dakota - it looks brilliant 👍👍

[@jerrianderson9980]

You won't be sorry!

[@jaadow77]

The weather, yes it can be quite varied. A couple of the widest swings in temperature records are here in the Black Hills and nearby. When the wife and I were visiting, before we moved here, went to Mt Rushmore on 6 June. Couldn't see the faces for the snow! I've use my lawn mower and snow blower in the same week.

[@marlindakleinert2296]

@@jaadow77 I totally agree the weather here is bipolar.

[@jimthorup9956]

Just stumbled over your KZbin channel - and as a European who has been traveling to the US every year for the last twenty years, I am really exited about the way you present various places of the US. I had a plan for visiting SD and Wyoming this, which obviously didn't came through. But once the pandemic is over, I will take a look at your videos once again as part of my travel prep. Thanks for some great and fun insights.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

Kind of the same thing here. I worked in US law enforcement in Europe and the USA and got to see a lot of the world. Living in Mexico as a retiree has slowed down almost everything for me and literally it crapped on my parade when covid hit. But South Dakota will be my US base for the rest of my life. And I'm finally starting to travel again. I hope you really get to travel to the USA again soon. Best wishes.

[@loridavis5699]

@@MexicoAdventurercovid crapped on everyones parade. Thank you Fauchi

[@MexicoAdventurer]

@@loridavis5699 Right. 👍💯 Dr Falsey for prison 2024.

[@tomsauer3830]

Thanks for the info. I was from Cherokee, IA. I went to USD from 1979-83. A friend of mine was from a family that loved fast cars and speedboats. He took me to Yankton Lake with their boat. Great time. I later worked at CitiBank in Sioux Falls processing card applications. There were a lot of pretty gals there!

[@tomsauer3830]

Thanks again!

[@km6731]

Pretty good review on my home state. One thing I might add is "the opener" on the third Saturday in October. Pheasant hunting has been a longtime tradition for residents and many out of state pheasant hunters.

[@stillmagic714]

I got shot once on opening day!

[@Jolly_LGS]

As someone who lives in SD I completely agree with him

[@jacksonbaer4520]

I am from SD, I truly did love the part about Sioux Falls "Yeah, Its a nice little town", biggest city in the state

[@jerrianderson9980]

That's MY home town. It doesn't get much credit compared to West River, but I miss it EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!

[@mollyr9812]

I grew up in Deadwood/ the black hills area. It’s so beautiful and there’s so much to see ❤️

[@rosewood67]

Really nice video! Thanks! We do love it here, and enjoy welcoming tourists. 🎣 Great fishing, too!!

[@freeman7296]

Don't forget to drink water - the dry air gets you and you don't even know it... was my favorite vacation ever!! so much to see and coming from the midatlantic - such a change.

[@BillGreenAZ]

Thanks for mentioning the delineation of East River/West River. I'm about to tell you something you will never forget. The 100th meridian bisects the state of South Dakota as well as bisects the US. This roughly marks the boundary between the semi-arid climate with mountainous terrain in the west and the humid continental climate affected by the humid air from the Gulf of Mexico with the flat plains in the east. This is why you have agricultural lands in eastern South Dakota which make it much like other Midwestern states like Illinois, Iowa and Indiana as you mention in the video. West of that line you'll find more of a ranching economy. It can be quite a stark difference once you drive over the Missouri River. This dividing line of semi-arid/humid climates is not only true for South Dakota but also for the other states divided by this meridian.

[@moniqaf]

I live in ND & we have that same issue. The Missouri River divides state in half. Bismarck and Mandan are literally across river from each other yet the weather is different.

[@misterwhipple2870]

I live 12 miles from the 100th Meridian, on US Highway 12, in Bowdle, SD.

[@BillGreenAZ]

@@misterwhipple2870 what a coincidence! Half my cousins grew up in Ipswich, SD and half of them grew up west of Mobridge, SD, both on Highway 12.

[@misterwhipple2870]

@@BillGreenAZ Ipswich is a nice small town, the seat of our Edmunds County, 30 miles from Bowdle. West of Mobridge is on the Indian Reservation. 12 goes from Detroit to Aberdeen, WA.

[@cuttiebear46]

I went through there in the 1990's it was amazing, I'm from Ontario Canada.

[@DM-wy5hy]

We have traveled through South Dakota several times. Each time finding more to see. The people are so friendly and the service fantastic. We found September a good time to tour. No crowds and room rates were lower. Looking forward to our next visit.

[@WKGDI]

Don't forget the original stewards of this land. Lakota, Nakota, Dakota - Oceti Sakowin. Black Hills - He Sapa.

[@Jacoe413]

My sister and I just got back from a random impulse weekend trip to SD. We didn't come close to doing everything we wanted to. We totally underestimated how much stuff there was to do. One thing we learned, I-90 has huge expanses where there are no facilities. So take advantage of them when you see them.

[@DJ-vf5gu]

Wolter I moved to Sioux Falls a few months ago from Arizona and I love it.The people are really friendly here!

[@eddierags720]

Seriously underrated state!

[@barbarastedillie1336]

I’m a South Dakota native. I’ve lived here all my life except for a 6 1/2 year stint in Texas (I’d live there again if I couldn’t live here...love that state!). Having said that, there’s sooo much stuff he missed...we have some pretty cool museums, Ellsworth Air Force Base ( right next to Rapid City) has a great museum, plus an air show every year...which is fabulous! Spearfish is a very pretty town and home to Black Hills State College. They also have Festival in the Park (Spearfish park is gorgeous!! Great play and picnic area, plus it’s right next to Spearfish Creek, which is a beautiful creek...it’s easily accessible for wading and fishing). Custer State Park has many lakes, lodges and campgrounds that are absolutely beautiful (located in the black hills). And great restaurants. Try the Alpine Inn in Hill City...it’s an interesting place to eat! There’s also the now defunct gold mines that’s worth checking out as far as historical interests go. We have ski slopes close to the Deadwood-Lead area. We have rodeos and tons of other stuff to do! Also lots of snowmobiling... I could go on and on...but I won’t! Give it some thought to vacation here. We love tourists and I think you’ll find a lot of unknown hidden treasures in this beautiful state!! If you decide to move here, welcome, put please leave your liberal voting at home! We’re a great free state because we value our freedoms and fiercely protect them !,

[@laurelw2199]

❤ well said

[@sledawgpilot]

Yep, don’t move here & vote for the same stuff that turned your state into a dangerous overtaxed craphole. Neighbors are from Cali & had a Biden lawn sign 😡. If you don’t like our governor you probably won’t like it here. BTW it regularly gets to -20 in the winter

[@barbarastedillie1336]

@@sledawgpilot, that sucks to have California libs ext door...

[@brycemcdermaid7995]

@@sledawgpilot I don't understand why you think it is appropriate to tell people how they should vote. People should vote however they god damn want wherever they live for any reason. Furthermore most people don't move because their state is a dangerous overtaxed craphole. I moved to Rapid City from California because I don't like it there but not because it is a craphole. Noem is trash governor too. I am fully libtarded as you might say and I ain't gonna vote for the people you do.

[@sledawgpilot]

@@brycemcdermaid7995 what didn’t you like about California that made you move? Beautiful mountains, deserts, seashores? Why not stay if it’s beautiful and you fit in with the political climate?

[@devilynorseske5004]

I'm so planning on moving here by 2022. Can't wait. Great video.

[@marianchristensen3954]

Bring a big checkbook. Housing is limited and no longer affordable

[@eagleeye2300]

@@marianchristensen3954 That is sad news! So many people trying to escape insane cities now...

[@alh2116]

Thank you for doing this video !! I am from South Dakota I love it. I live in Oklahoma now but I really miss South Dakota I was born and raises there yes it is beautiful !!

[@Cpursup]

Love going to South Dakota! Hubby, Dachshund and I were there this past Sept! It was our first time going in the Wall Drug and my first time seeing the Badlands! It was awesome! Will have to check out the Corn Palace next time, never heard of that, and the East and West River divided. Glad I ran into this video.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Dear how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@leebuckner2262]

I've visited South Dakota many times, and I must say that spearfish canyon is my favorite place in SD. There is a lot to check out in the western part of the state.

[@so_dak-atheist]

I have lived in the Black Hills my entire life and I'm tellin ya you don't want to miss Custer State Park or Wind Cave National Park. The scenery and wild life are beautiful however please remember that the Bison (you might know them as buffalo) are wild animals. They may look nice and docile but they are very large very fast and can be very dangerous. We want all of our visitors to have a great time here but getting gored or trampled by a 2000 pound animal isn't most people's idea of fun. Also please remember Bison can run about 35 mph so don't think you can approach them and just run away if they get mad, they will catch you. I wish I didn't have to say this stuff but people do get hurt or even killed far to often because they treat the wild life like animals at a petting zoo.

[@firepower7654]

Hey Evan, I'm visiting your beautiful state in the spring. Thanks for the tips. Any recommendations for "must go to" restaurants or fun places to eat ?

[@Alexwaltman850]

I've been to Jewel cave, Wind cave better?

[@so_dak-atheist]

@@firepower7654 where are you planning to visit?

[@so_dak-atheist]

@@Alexwaltman850 I prefer Wind Cave but I'm a little biased because I grew up about 10 minutes away from it.

[@kenore4003]

Bison will go from docile to berserk in less than one second just because!

[@kelseynolin6780]

I was born and raised in the very Southeastern part of SD and I like to call the state a old traditional state and that you are better off looking out the window for the weather.

[@djastram]

I would add a don't. Don't miss the Devil's Gulch park and Palisades in Garretson.

[@Alexwaltman850]

Dang right! What a great place that's overlooked

[@shanerasmussen5225]

Needles Highway

[@HANABI-ST4RS]

Also Newton hills, the place is beautiful during the spring and summer

[@packjim56]

Oh that sounds very ominous. Shiver me timbers! Note to self: Must avoid that name place at all cost!

[@kiwidinok888]

I used to love going to Palisades. Good times.

[@randallkoch6215]

When I was in Amsterdam, I saw a sign in miles and kilometers to Wall Drug. I guess the place is really popular.

[@miguelwambli]

DEFINITELY DON’T FORGET TO SEE A POWWOW!!!! There’s Tons of Natives here with Tons of Powwows, so NEVER forget to see some real fun’

[@animalkingdom2871]

I thought only natives could go to them?

[@kyleenicholsen4716]

You don't HAVE to be native to go to a POWWOW

[@MajorStaticX]

I tried finding one in May 2020 but Covid had alot of places locked down, I'm coming back either this year or next, Where can I find a Powwow

[@hoosier_daddy4202]

@Radio Hurricane honestly you need to quit stereotyping its disgusting and disrespectful just keep your opinions to yourself because it really makes you look like a racist and an ignorant person.

[@user-zu2bw7ig5v]

@@MajorStaticX be careful you don't get your car stolen.

[@stevebergeson5897]

As a Sioux Falls resident, I would definitely say west river has most of the natural beauty. Eastern SD is just like IA and NE. nothing but farms, ranches, and some towns.

[@wendilandkammer8368]

The very best thing about South Dakota is the view of the sky durring tornado season. Those massive super cells are spectacular especially when your driving toward them. The night sky is amazing but you need to be away from any city lights so there's no obstructions to the view.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Wendi how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@sarahlee8486]

Snow on July 4th in 1984 or 85. Snowed and was gone and beautiful by afternoon! No winter coat required, just put on hoodie and light jacket - key layers!

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Sarah how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@angeladoll9785]

Thank you for teaching people to pronounce my hometown & acknowledging the west/east river divide. Visitors to the Black Hills shouldn't skip the Cosmos or Keystone, they're a blast

[@melindaflyingby8657]

1880 Train also.

[@mollysmith1226]

Keystone gold mine was amazing

[@deedeeclark2154]

The Cosmos gets so little advertisement and one of my favorite things on the black hills

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello Angela how are you doing Happy 😊 New and i hope 🤞 everyone is doing well.

[@troybalster3687]

As far as the weather goes your spot on. We say if you don't like the current weather wait a couple hours it may change.

[@mikerueb6179]

Stop in the Tyndale bakery for " real German baking"...Off HWY 50...Also nice VA memorial with all Bon Homme County Combat Veterans..( My Dad's name is on it..Korea)

[@marcomavronas7420]

Your spot on. I’m thinking about moving there in a couple months. You left out his absolutely gorgeous it is there. And some good restaurants 🙂

[@matthewwallum3718]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For calling our capital by the right name!

[@ShredaSpud]

The weather in the Black Hills is very volatile. It can be in the 50s daytime high in July, or hot as hell. Storms are unpredictable, but July and August are usually more stable with drier weather. A few years ago, we encountered 2 inches of pea sized hail that completely covered the roads in areas in the middle of the summer. It looked like smoking snow from the sublimation. Another tip, get that LDW insurance from the car rental place. Whether it's the hail or the deer, chances are good something will get the car.

[@peggyjackson993]

I'm from Sioux falls south dakota. My parents live in edgemont right by black hills. Yass my parents are from east River and moved to west River. And east River are more Vikings fans and west River is more Broncos fans lol. Please go to the Falls in Sioux Falls. It's Beatiful. There is also a small road in Sioux falls that has the original cobblestone. Tons of things to do. You can go to buffalo ridge which is outside of Sioux falls used to be big tourist attract.

[@rosewood67]

I used to live at the top of that hill, it's terrifying in the winter when it's icy but it is very neat! A lot of historical architecture in that part of town.

[@ifyoulikepinacoladas420]

i live about 39 miles south of sf and i love it here!

[@jerrianderson9980]

@@rosewood67 I lived in the Yellow house at the top of the hill on 6th & Duluth.. Winter ice!!!!!!!!!

[@joanrath126]

Here in ND we have the beautiful land scenery an town of Medora rich in history, Lake sakakawea an the huge dam,an other things to see an do.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

And on the East side of ND Ft. Ransom is pretty nice in late summer or early fall.

[@brians3264]

"Safe" is relative. Don't pet the buffalo! And most of us do carry guns, especially in the hills because mountain lions!

[@MiA-in5ph]

But I want to take a selfie with a buffalo............ not seen one of those monsters up close was enough for me and I was in a 18 passenger van at the time. I'm glad to say my home state has more guns than it has people in it.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Right 👊🏻

[@cierakitty]

Thanks for the tips.....I am booked for August of this year.

[@ProfessorKitchen]

Wall Drug Store is the Buc-ee's of South Dakota. If you don't know what a Buc-ee's is, the next time you're in Texas you need to visit one.

[@richardgladstone8975]

I visited SD in 2019. Had a great time. Highly recommend. Good video as always.

[@amilton1015]

Great video thank you from Brazil.

[@poeoconnor8634]

I absolutely love South Dakota!! I will be back the 4th of July weekend.

[@humzahfaizan]

don't forget about Wind Cave! It's beautiful

[@Fancy1450]

Just got back from SD. Great state!!