Tag: South Dakota
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5 Best Underrated U.S. States to Visit
Every fall, I teach a class at the university for international students to help them explore U.S. culture and education. The first half of the class focuses on the history and events that shaped the nation, while the second half highlights the incredible diversity of cultures found across the fifty states. One thing that always…
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History, Legends, & Frontier: Tales of the American Old West
There’s something endlessly captivating about the stories of the American Old West. It was a time when anything west of the Mississippi River was considered untamed territory—where cowboys and outlaws crossed dusty streets, saloons echoed with laughter and tension, and boomtowns could rise and fall almost overnight. These are the stories that have shaped how…
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One Day Exploring the Black Hills: Beyond Mount Rushmore{South Dakota}
Think the Black Hills are only about Mount Rushmore? We did too—until one unforgettable day took us from presidential monuments and Native American history to Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, and the motorcycle culture of Sturgis.
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Crazy Horse Memorial & Indian Museum of North America {South Dakota}
In the black hills of South Dakota, nearby Mount Rushmore, is the Crazy Horse Memorial. This impressive memorial is a depiction of an Oglala Lakota war leader, Crazy Horse, who stood against the federal government and their encroachments on Native American territories. He is considered one of the most notable Native Americans in history. This…
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Mount Rushmore National Monument {South Dakota}
Take me back to the black hills of Dakota. South Dakota is home to many national treasures, but none so much as Mount Rushmore National Monument. The monument represents four U.S. presidents, each 60 feet tall cut into the black stone of the mountain. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theordore Roosevelt, and Abrabram Lincoln are now…
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum {South Dakota}
Now I’m not much for motorcycles…but the Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis is pretty cool. It goes through the history of motorcycles and the changes that they have had through the years. Even for those who do not ride, the museum offers an interesting visit and shows an iconic part of the area. After all, when…