South Dakota - South Dakota

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State of South Dakota
CapitalPierre
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858.469 (2015)
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199,729 km²
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Time zoneeastern part of the country Central Standard Time (summer: UTC -5 (MEZ-6) winter: UTC -6), western part of the country Mountain Standard Time (summer: UTC -6 (MEZ-7) winter: UTC -7)
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South Dakota is a state in the region Great Plains in the United States of America. It borders in the north North Dakota, in the east Minnesota, in the southeast Iowa, in the south Nebraska and in the west Wyoming and Montana.

Regions

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Map of South Dakota
  • 1 Sioux FallsWebsite of this institutionSioux Falls in a different language in the Wikivoyage travel guideSioux Falls in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSioux Falls in the Wikimedia Commons media directorySioux Falls (Q131335) in the Wikidata database
  • 2 Rapid CityWebsite of this institutionRapid City in the Wikipedia encyclopediaRapid City in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsRapid City (Q213325) in the Wikidata database - Capital of the Black Hills region
  • 3 AberdeenWebsite of this institutionAberdeen in the Wikivoyage travel guide in a different languageAberdeen in the Wikipedia encyclopediaAberdeen in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryAberdeen (Q236713) in the Wikidata database
  • 4 PierreWebsite of this institutionPierre in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPierre in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPierre (Q40747) in the Wikidata database
  • 5 YanktonWebsite of this institutionYankton in the travel guide Wikivoyage in another languageYankton in the Wikipedia encyclopediaYankton in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryYankton (Q989288) in the Wikidata database
  • 6 MadisonWebsite of this institutionMadison in the travel guide Wikivoyage in a different languageMadison in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMadison in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryMadison (Q1020419) in the Wikidata database
  • 7 CantonWebsite of this institutionCanton in the Wikipedia encyclopediaCanton in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCanton (Q1013549) in the Wikidata database
  • 8 SissetonWebsite of this institutionSisseton in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSisseton in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSisseton (Q1026188) in the Wikidata database
  • 9 FlandreauWebsite of this institutionFlandreau in the Wikipedia encyclopediaFlandreau in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsFlandreau (Q675049) in the Wikidata database
  • 10 BeresfordWebsite of this institutionBeresford in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBeresford in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsBeresford (Q287417) in the Wikidata database
  • 11 KeystoneKeystone in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKeystone in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryKeystone (Q2035728) in the Wikidata database - Historic gold rush town, today characterized by its location near Mount Rushmore touristic

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background

language

As everywhere in the US, English is spoken in South Dakota.

getting there

Mount Rushmore

By plane

The entry form is already filled out on the plane - remember to register on the official ESTA website at least three days before departure in order to avoid unpleasant surprises at customs. South Dakota is one of the relatively remote states. From Europe you will have to change trains once or twice. Flights to Rapid City go from Dallas, Texas, for example.

By bus

The Greyhound buses run from Denver via Buffalo, Wyoming to Rapid City in about 12 hours and from Chicago via Sioux Falls and the endless Great Plains to Rapid City in about 21 hours. During this trip they change time zones, so don't look forward to an hour early that you will be there soon.

In the street

The number 90 freeway traverses all of South Dakota between Wisconsin and Buffalo, Wyoming. Don't underestimate the distances, the plains are really huge and crossing them can be very nerve-wracking. Plan enough breaks and, if necessary, an overnight stay.

mobility

Having your own vehicle is strongly recommended in South Dakota, especially in the Black Hills area, as there are only a few regular bus and train connections and, as in many parts of the USA, the locals usually do not trust hitchhikers. Taxis are expensive and the routes are long. Without your own vehicle, the trip to Mount Rushmore can be a day's hike.

Tourist Attractions

Badlamds National Park
  • 9  Deadwood, South DakotaWebsite of this institutionDeadwood (South Dakota) in the Wikivoyage travel guide in a different languageDeadwood, South Dakota in the Wikipedia encyclopediaDeadwood, South Dakota in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryDeadwood, South Dakota (Q262483) in the Wikidata database
  • 10  Harney Peak, South Dakota (Black Elk Peak). Harney Peak (South Dakota) in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHarney Peak (South Dakota) in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryHarney Peak (South Dakota) (Q1585737) in the Wikidata database.Harney Peak in the Black Hills is the highest mountain in the USA east of the Rocky Mountains at around 2,300 meters. Most of the hiking trails to the plateau-like peaks start in the mountain nest Sylvann Lake. The long summit with the watchtower offers a 5-star 5-state view.
  • 11  Badlands National Park (South Dakota)Website of this institution. Badlands National Park (South Dakota) in a different language in the Wikivoyage Travel GuideBadlands National Park (South Dakota) in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBadlands National Park (South Dakota) in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryBadlands National Park, South Dakota (Q306216) in the Wikidata databaseBadlands National Park (South Dakota) on FacebookBadlands National Park, South Dakota on InstagramBadlands National Park, South Dakota on Twitter.Badlands National Park in southwest South Dakota is a weathered landscape (Bad country), the large protected grass prairie is also part of the national park. 39 species of mammals and 206 species of birds live in the national park.
  • 12  Wind Cave National Park (South Dakota)Website of this institution. Wind Cave National Park (South Dakota) in the Wikivoyage travel guide in a different languageWind Cave National Park (South Dakota) in the Wikipedia encyclopediaWind Cave National Park (South Dakota) in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryWind Cave National Park, South Dakota (Q1334313) in the Wikidata databaseWind Cave National Park (South Dakota) on Twitter.The cave with the name Wind Cave lies in the west of South Dakota and is one of the longest caves in the world with 202 km of explored trails The cave is known for Boxwork called calcium formations that spread like honeycombs on the walls.

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climate

In January the temperature varies on average between -10 ° C and -15 ° C. In July between 20 ° C and 25 ° C. Most of the rain falls in summer, from May to September. Rain or snow rarely occurs in winter, although blizzards can sometimes occur.

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