South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011 - (Page 2)

Welcome South Dakota is the land of Great Faces and Great Places. From awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial, to the Mighty Missouri River, Fort Sisseton Historic State Park and the World’s Only Corn Palace, South Dakota won’t be a place you soon forget. Native Americans such as the Arikara, Mandan and tribes of the Great Sioux Nation were among the first inhabitants of these lands. According to many accounts, white men first entered South Dakota in 1743 when the Verendrye brothers claimed the region for France. Fur traders soon followed, and in 1804, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark made their famous trek up the Missouri River. Today, South Dakota’s economy relies heavily on agriculture. The rich soil of eastern South Dakota supports a variety of crops, while cattle and sheep graze on the sprawling ranches of the western plains. South Dakota is also a leading producer of beef cattle, hogs, buffalo, sheep, honey, oats, rye, sunflowers, spring wheat, soybeans and corn. South Dakota is probably best known for its people. The friendliness and hospitality of South Dakotans keep visitors returning year after year. 2 photo: Western Adventure 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

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