As we move on in life, we leave structures behind that are eventually reclaimed by nature. Though these buildings are far removed from their glory days, they are still stunning in their own way. Can you see the beauty in these abandoned places in South Dakota?
- A prairie homestead near Bear Butte.
William Neuheisel / Flickr
- This abandoned home in the ghost town known as Capa.
Jerry Huddleston / Flickr
- This house with grass and trees overtaking it.
julochka / Flickr
- An abandoned house with trees literally growing out of it.
julochka / Flickr
- This building that the prairie is slowly but surely reclaiming.
julochka / Flickr
- Prairie grass reclaiming these old railroad tracks.
Daren Jessip / Flickr
- A red-roofed building that someone used to call home.
julochka / Flickr
- This beautifully collapsed structure.
julochka / Flickr
- This building that would have been a homesteader’s prairie dream.
Teresa Boardman / Flickr
- This building that is giving way to nature’s plans.
julochka / Flickr
Sadly, there are many of these abandoned places in South Dakota today. As time goes on, these buildings age and nature takes back what has always belonged to it. We are thankful for the photographers who hunt out these beautiful transitions and capture a moment in time for us.
William Neuheisel / Flickr
Jerry Huddleston / Flickr
julochka / Flickr
Daren Jessip / Flickr
Teresa Boardman / Flickr
We know there are so many more structures like these out there. Do you have any favorite abandoned places in South Dakota that you love watching nature reclaim?
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