South Dakota Vacation Guide - 2026 South Dakota Vacation Guide
Historic Black to Yellow Trail
2025-12-13 10:40:01
Miles: 307, US Highway 14 between Brookings and Wall
LAKE PRESTON
Peek into the past at the Lake Preston Museum, with retro displays including a cafe, dentist office, and home. Nearby, Lake Thompson Recreation Area is a National Natural Landmark that brims with fishing, swimming and camping.
DE SMET
Experience the legacy of “Little House on the Prairie” and its author at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes and Ingalls Homestead. Both sites feature well-preserved buildings that offer a glimpse of life during South Dakota’s pioneer days.
HURON
Stop for a photo at the World’s Largest Pheasant, a 28-foot-tall roadside marvel made of fiberglass and steel. The statue has marked the town as a top pheasant-hunting location since 1959.
PIERRE
Soak in the South Dakota State Capitol’s classic architecture and lovely grounds, which also include Capitol Lake, the Fighting Stallions and several other memorials. Inside, explore the building by searching for the elusive blue stones hidden in the terrazzo floor.
MIDLAND
Find rest and relaxation while soothing achy muscles at Stroppel Hotel and Mineral Baths. The historic hotel’s two geothermal plunge pools are kept at a steamy 106 and 110 degrees, and it’s said the waters increase circulation and lower blood pressure.
WALL
The town of Wall is a gateway to Badlands National Park and a road-trip icon in its own right. Snap an Instagram-worthy shot with the world's largest jackalope at Dahl's Chainsaw Art. You may even see the artists buzzing away at their next masterpiece.
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