While South Dakota has so many great qualities, there are a few things that people here should avoid at all costs. From natural disasters to making it through every season – these are things you need to know if you want to survive in the stunning state of SD.
- Snow.
Paul / Flickr You never know how much we are going to get or when. Try to keep your car parked in a garage whenever possible so you don’t end up like this guy.
- Winter altogether.
Jenni Konrad / Flickr It is very, very cold in South Dakota. As anyone who is from here knows, it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind.
- Getting stuck behind a tractor in traffic.
Dagny Gromer / Flickr All you can do is politely wait until they turn or let you pass. (But we love our farmers so it’s worth it!)
- Pot holes.
Caribb / Flickr Pot holes are the worst in spring because of how much our winters destroy our roads. They can seriously damage your car if they are big enough.
- Road construction.
Oregon Department of Transportation Follow / Flickr Even though you should avoid road construction, I feel like I need to say “Good luck!”… because it is EVERYWHERE.
- Trying to go vegetarian.
qasic / Flickr With so many yummy meats in SD, it’s a lost cause to even try.
- Driving on bald tires.
Dennis Yang / Flickr This is the one your dad will agree with most. Driving on bald tires is very, very dangerous. Especially in a state with as much variety in weather as we have.
- Summer without sunscreen.
Kelly Sue DeConnick / Flickr After coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s important to remember to wear sunscreen, especially on those first few days out at the pool.
- Not having a tornado plan.
NOAA Photo Library / Flickr Fingers crossed that a tornado never strikes down close to you, but if one does, you don’t want to be caught ill-prepared.
- Believing South Dakota is a fly over state.
South Dakota Wife / Flickr We all know how great South Dakota is, but it never hurts to be reminded. Share this article and remind your friends how even the things to avoid in SD aren’t all that bad.
What other things should South Dakotans avoid at all costs?
Paul / Flickr
You never know how much we are going to get or when. Try to keep your car parked in a garage whenever possible so you don’t end up like this guy.
Jenni Konrad / Flickr
It is very, very cold in South Dakota. As anyone who is from here knows, it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind.
Dagny Gromer / Flickr
All you can do is politely wait until they turn or let you pass. (But we love our farmers so it’s worth it!)
Caribb / Flickr
Pot holes are the worst in spring because of how much our winters destroy our roads. They can seriously damage your car if they are big enough.
Oregon Department of Transportation Follow / Flickr
Even though you should avoid road construction, I feel like I need to say “Good luck!”… because it is EVERYWHERE.
qasic / Flickr
With so many yummy meats in SD, it’s a lost cause to even try.
Dennis Yang / Flickr
This is the one your dad will agree with most. Driving on bald tires is very, very dangerous. Especially in a state with as much variety in weather as we have.
Kelly Sue DeConnick / Flickr
After coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s important to remember to wear sunscreen, especially on those first few days out at the pool.
NOAA Photo Library / Flickr
Fingers crossed that a tornado never strikes down close to you, but if one does, you don’t want to be caught ill-prepared.
South Dakota Wife / Flickr
We all know how great South Dakota is, but it never hurts to be reminded. Share this article and remind your friends how even the things to avoid in SD aren’t all that bad.
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