South Dakota

South Dakota balances wide prairie horizons with rugged western terrain in a way that reflects its position within the northern Great Plains. The Missouri River crosses the state’s centre, passing Pierre, the capital, on its course toward the Mississippi. Farther west, the Black Hills form an isolated forested range that includes Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while Badlands National Park is known for its eroded buttes and layered rock formations. Native American nations, including the Oglala Lakota, maintain deep connections to this land, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally adds a prominent modern tradition each August. Agricultural plains, reservation communities and western towns give the state a distinctly inland American character. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Great Plains connects regionally.

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