With so much to see and do in SD, choosing what to add to your summer bucket list or vacation schedule can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of the best decisions you can make in South Dakota to help you decide!

  1. Visit one of our many stunning State Parks.

Good Earth State Park at Blood Run / Facebook

  1. Spend some time in Spearfish Canyon.

Stephanie Zens / Flickr

  1. Sink your teeth into a South Dakota steak.

Ghislaine / Flickr

  1. Take a dip in hippie hole.

James Patrick Fortin via Hippie Hole / Facebook

  1. Go for a drive on a scenic byway.

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  1. Visit one of our many charming small towns.

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM

  1. Drink local brews - coffee or beer!

Black Sheep Coffee House / Facebook

  1. Wake up early for a South Dakota sunrise.

Len Saltiel / Flickr

  1. Stay up late to see the stars.

Diana Robinson / Flickr

  1. Get lost. There’s no better way to adventure.

Jerry and Pat Donaho / Flickr

What is the best decision you’ve ever made in South Dakota?

Good Earth State Park at Blood Run / Facebook

Stephanie Zens / Flickr

Ghislaine / Flickr

James Patrick Fortin via Hippie Hole / Facebook

blackhillsbadlands.com

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM

Black Sheep Coffee House / Facebook

Len Saltiel / Flickr

Diana Robinson / Flickr

Jerry and Pat Donaho / Flickr

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