July/August 2010

Crow Peak west of Spearfish is one of 10 "most beautiful places" featured in the July/August 2010 issue. Sturgis photographer Les Voorhis provided this view of the mountain.

Watertown Renaissance: An opera house sparked a revival of arts, culture and entertainment.

Food for Thought: Wild plants like the prickly pear cactus have served many purposes. [read more]

Top Ten Beautiful Places: Our editorial staff's selections of the ten loveliest natural places in South Dakota.

Jones County Scare: Chokecherries and snakes don't mix. [read more]

Why Prairie Needs Sky: Linda Hasselstrom muses on the beauty of our prairie landscapes. [read more]

Mining for Knowledge: A new life for the Homestake Mine in Lead.

The Old Swimming Hole: Warm water and rare plants make Cascade Falls a unique place to take a dip. [read more]

Lake Naming Legends: History and mythology abound in South Dakota's Glacial Lakes region. [read more]