Landscapes of South Dakota

Landscapes of South Dakota: Sunflowers

South Dakota is the number one producer of sunflowers. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Hutterites

Hutterite colonies have been established across South Dakota and the upper midwest. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Black Elk

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Black Elk became a spiritual leader for the Lakota people. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: SD Wave

South Dakotans display their friendliness with pride and a wave of the hand. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Red Cloud

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Red Cloud lead his people as a Chief through war and transition to reservation life. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Oscar Howe

Oscar Howe created a unique style of painting inspired by his native heritage. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Divorce Capital

Sioux Falls was once known as the divorce capital of the country. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Ben Reifel

Ben Reifel was the first native american elected to Congress. (1m)

Tipperary

Tipperary was a record breaking saddle bronc, dumping 80 riders before a succesful ride. (1m)

Terry Redlin

Terry Redlin paints realistic scenes with outdoor and wildlife themes. (1m)

Sica Hollow

Sica Hollow, a state park in NE South Dakota is named for Native American lore. (1m)

Richard Termes

Richard Termes developed six point perspective and paints scenes on spheres. (1m)

Pink Rocks

Two types of pink rock make a solid contribution to South Dakota's Landscape. (1m)

Doc Farber

Doc Farber changed the political landscape of South Dakota. (1m)

Corn

Corn is a staple in South Dakota's economy. (1m)

Bear Butte

Bear Butte is a geographical formation with cultural importance. (1m)

Pheasants

Chinese ringneck pheasants are South Dakota's state bird. (1m)

Petrified Wood Park

Lemmon, SD is home to the largest petrified wood park. (1m)

Mammoth Site

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The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs offers a glimpse or the area before explorers arrived. (1m)

Keystone Wye Bridge

Unique roadways and bridges carve a path through the Black Hills. (1m)

Family Connections

You might be surprised how you are connected to the person standing next to you. (1m)

Edgar McFadden

Edgar McFadden developed stem rust free wheat. (1m)

Crazy Horse

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Crazy Horse memorial is a tribute to the history of the Lakota people. (1m)

Casey Tibbs

Casey Tibbs was a world famous rodeo cowboy from South Dakota. (1m)

Time Zones

Central and Mountain time zones cross South Dakota and help shape the state's identity. (1m)

Initiative Referendum

South Dakota was the firs state to adopt the initiative and referendum process. (1m)

Harney Peak

Harney Peak has the distinction of being the highest peak east of the Rocky Mountains. (1m)

George McGovern

George McGovern was a war hero, senator, presidential candidate, scholar & humanitarian. (1m)

Coughlin Campanile

The Coughlin Campanile is the iconic structure and landmark on the campus of SDSU. (1m)

Center of the Nation

South Dakota contains the geographical center of the US, if all 50 states are included. (1m)

Badlands

The Badlands contain the largest sample of fossils from the late Eocene & Oligocene eras. (1m 2s)

Al Kurtenbach

Al Kurtenbach is cofounder of Daktronics. The SD based company is known world wide. (1m)

Wall Drug

Wall Drug is a major tourist destination that began as a small family pharmacy business. (1m)

USS South Dakota

Landlocked on 12th Street in Sioux Falls, the USS South Dakota is a highly decorated ship. (1m)

Stratobowl

The Stratobowl is another unique land formation in the Black Hills, outside of Rapid City (1m)

Joe Foss

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Joe Foss worked his way through life into great success as a leader for the state and coun (1m)

Hog House

Hog house is a term used in the state legislature, but has a meaning that you might not ex (1m)

Gladys Pyle

Gladys Pyle helped shape the political landscape both in state and at the federal level. (1m)

Coteau des Prairies

The Coteau des Prairies is an unique land formation in the state. (1m)

Bison

Bison are an important animal historically and in today’s agriculture industry. (1m)