PRAIRIE DISCOVERIES Historic Black to Yellow Trail Miles: 307, US Highway 14 between Brookings and Wall Historic Black & Yellow Trail Ingalls Homestead, De Smet State Capitol, Pierre Scenic Byway 14 83 Miller Pierre Highmore Huron 281 AREA OF DETAIL Lake Preston De Smet 14 Brookings 29 Wall 34al Quinn Midland 90 M 83 ur so i v Ri 85 SOUTH DAKOTA Lake Preston Peek into the past at the Lake Preston Museum , with retro displays including a cafe, dentist office, and home. Nearby, Deadwood NEBRASKA 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. 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. Lake Thompson Recreation Area is a National Natural Landmark that brims with fishing, swimming and camping. De Smet 385 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. 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. 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. TravelSouthDakota.com // 23
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