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Outdoors
The Burnt Hills
Along the Missouri, near the mouth of the White River, are smoking hills that explorers thought might be South Dakota volcanoes.
Saving Our Native Prairie
After 150 years of plowing, just 2 percent of the tallgrass prairie that once dominated eastern South Dakota remains.
A Nature Hike Without Solitude
The Crazy Horse Volksmarch has grown to become America’s most popular hike.
The Old Growth Pines
How ancient Black Hills trees reveal our natural history. Photo by Stephen Gassman.
Our Centennial Trail
An experienced hiker ranks the 111-mile path through South Dakota’s mountainous pine forest as one of America’s finest long distance trails.
Snow Birds
November 23, 2015
The first major snowstorm of the season hit the midwest on Friday. Photos by Christian Begeman.
Can We Save The Big Sioux?
Development imperils one of our prized waterways, but farmers and river rats are cooperating to make it safer for man and fish. Photo by Greg Latza.
Why We Go Birding
Education, exercise and entertainment lure birders to the great outdoors. Photo by Kelly Preheim.
Mysterious Monarchs
Some South Dakotans even grow weeds in their gardens to help the winged beauties on their fall migration. Photo by Christian Begeman
Sharing Nature's Wealth
Two sisters so loved their land that they wanted all South Dakotans to experience the wonders of the Adams Homestead. Photo by Christian Begeman.
Close Encounter at Choteau Creek
Roger Wiltz got more than he bargained for when he searched for a big buck after a fierce Charles Mix County blizzard.