September/October 2012

Jesse Cotton of Piedmont clowns around at a cowboy polo match north of Rapid City. Photo by Seth McConnell.

Steam Heaven: Cheers for old tractors in Menno.

Black Hills Timber: Forest farmers keep the Hills healthy.

Books South Dakotans Should Read: Selections from Watertown wordsmith Donus Roberts.

Cowboy Polo: A royal game with West River flair.

Cowboy Poets: Their three R's are ridin', ropin' and writin'.

Opening Day: Pheasants and buckshot are in the air in Gregory County.

Searching for Color: Six photographers pick favorite fall foliage drives.

South Dakota's Creepy Places: Visit these nine spooky spots — if you dare.

Book Festival Guide: All about the 2012 South Dakota Festival of Books in Sioux Falls.