January/February 2024

Verl Heidecker of Belle Fourche likes to check cattle with his horse, Henry, but sometimes an airplane is more efficient in western South Dakota. Photo by Sentel Schreier

Why We Fall for Balanced Rocks: They precariously stand the test of time.

Sledding Hills: Hot spots for winter fun.

The Flying Bug: Ranching from above saves livestock.

Act Three: Yankton's Dakota Theater rises again.

Keeper of the Barn: Betsy was a feathered confidant.

From Ashes to Art: Randall Blaze rebuilds on Cuny Table.

Tiny Towns: Gary is a hidden jewel in Deuel County.

Winter Reader: Three fiction stories by South Dakota writers.

2024 Guide to Higher Education: An inside look at our campuses and college towns.