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Looking Back
Before highways stretched across South Dakota, travelers arrived at what was called the Dakota Territory by train, covered wagon and horseback. There’s plenty of history to discover in our state before it was even a state. And with coloring pages and games, going back in time can be even more fun.
Go West
Legends Never Die
Legends Never Die
Wild Bill Hickok’s fame was known throughout the west. But in Deadwood, you’ll find where his story came to an abrupt end.
Deal Me In
Wildest of the West
Deadwood had a lawless reputation that attracted historically rowdy characters. Tour this town and you can walk in their footsteps.
Step Outside
Wildest of the West
Haunting Beauty
Haunting Beauty
Abandoned barns, log cabins and ranch houses across the state offer gripping photo ops. See how others have preserved our past.
Take a Shot