SD stole my heart, plain and simple. The days of overlooking South Dakota as an outdoor travel destination are over. From hiking the Black Hills to navigating numerous national parks, South Dakota should top the nature lover's travel bucket list. Here’s what you need to do to have the ultimate SD outdoor adventure trip.
This Hidden South Dakota Swimming Hole is an Explorer’s Dream
‘Cool swimming holes in BLANK,’ is a standard search in my Google machine so my trip to South Dakota was no exception. Tucked along the ridge line of the Black Hills is a sweet, secluded swimming hole that only the most adventurous will enjoy. Those who reach ‘Hippie Hole’ will be rewarded with a liquid oasis to escape the summer heat - but not without dedication and drive - literally.
Skip the Strip: This Unbelievable State Park is Under an Hour From Vegas
A stone’s throw from Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park will have you exchanging your gambling tokens for hiking boots. This park is packed with massive red rocks jetting hundreds of feet in the air from seemingly nowhere ranking as my most underrated state park in America. Who hit the Nevada jackpot? You did.