South Dakotans are a breed apart. You won’t find better folks anywhere, and we are particularly good at these 12 things.
- We’re the best at rodeo. Hands down (and one in the air, when appropriate).
Lars Plougmann/flickr You’ll find rodeos all over the state, and talented South Dakotan cowboys doing what they do best.
- We’re always prepared.
State Farm/flickr South Dakotans know that the weather can change in a heartbeat, so we’ve always got the supplies we need for survival.
- South Dakotans are the best at self-sufficiency.
Betsy/flickr We grow our own food, and we produce some seriously tasty…produce.
- We’re excellent hunters, too.
Bill Bereaz/flickr South Dakota is the best state in the country. Pheasant, anyone?
- South Dakotans are the hardest workers in the country.
Lars Plougmann/flickr We know how to put in a good day’s work.
- We’re the best at creating amazing monuments.
Mike Tigas/flickr We’re famous for Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial. Where else can you find such monuments carved into rock?
- There’s nowhere better than South Dakota for motorcycle rallies.
Jeff Siarto/flickr We have Sturgis, which means that we’re the best at motorcycle rallies, hands down.
- South Dakotans make the best tater tot hotdish.
Shellina Guthrie/flickr We dare you to try anyone else’s tater tot hotdish and compare.
- We’re great at gambling.
Royal River Casino and Hotel/Facebook We can play blackjack with the best of ’em.
- We’ve got winter aced.
Roderick Eine/flickr A little bit of snow and cold weather doesn’t even faze us. 30 below zero? Bring it on!
- We’re excellent at taking pleasure in the simple things.
Lars Plougmann/flickr South Dakotans know how to entertain ourselves. We know how to bask in the beauty of nature.
- South Dakotans are the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
USDA/flickr No matter where in the state you live, you’ll find friendly neighbors who are always willing to help each other out.
What else are South Dakotans good at?
Lars Plougmann/flickr
You’ll find rodeos all over the state, and talented South Dakotan cowboys doing what they do best.
State Farm/flickr
South Dakotans know that the weather can change in a heartbeat, so we’ve always got the supplies we need for survival.
Betsy/flickr
We grow our own food, and we produce some seriously tasty…produce.
Bill Bereaz/flickr
South Dakota is the best state in the country. Pheasant, anyone?
We know how to put in a good day’s work.
Mike Tigas/flickr
We’re famous for Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial. Where else can you find such monuments carved into rock?
Jeff Siarto/flickr
We have Sturgis, which means that we’re the best at motorcycle rallies, hands down.
Shellina Guthrie/flickr
We dare you to try anyone else’s tater tot hotdish and compare.
Royal River Casino and Hotel/Facebook
We can play blackjack with the best of ’em.
Roderick Eine/flickr
A little bit of snow and cold weather doesn’t even faze us. 30 below zero? Bring it on!
South Dakotans know how to entertain ourselves. We know how to bask in the beauty of nature.
USDA/flickr
No matter where in the state you live, you’ll find friendly neighbors who are always willing to help each other out.
If you’re wondering if South Dakota is where you belong, take a look at this article.
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