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Under no circumstances should you be without sunscreen and lip balm when you visit the Dakotas. Trees are rare in most places across the northern plains, so of course shade is hard to come by. And you'll be surprised by how dry the air can get in the summer--your lips will crack with ease if you're not ready to protect them.
Bring as much as your stay requires. If you are going to be hiking or snowmobiling, be sure to bring plenty of warm clothes, many layers and good solid boots/shoes. Weather can change rapidly and it can be quite windy. You will want a polarizer or a good telephoto, and wide angled lenses. There is incredible landscape to take in as well as wildlife to see-though sometimes at a distance.
Dress in layers here. It can be hot as h--- or colder as the dickens. Family Travel [ View My Guestbook ][ Sign My Guestbook ]
Family Travel Mosquito repellent, I got bitten as soon as we got into town, then many more in the evening lighting ceremony. Flashlights, to be able to see if you're going out at night, if you want to see the sculpture more clearly in the lighting ceremony bring more powerful ones.
These tips refer to a camping or hiking trip in the Black Hills: a fanny pack or daypack is essential for carrying water and snacks for the hike. Bring hiking boots and plenty of warm clothing for the evenings. There is no humidity in the Hills, so it never seems horribly hot. Be especially sure to bring warm pajamas if you are camping. It gets quite chilly, even in August. Bring anything you need in terms of medical supplies, as you don't want to drive to Rapid City for everything. Custer State Park has showers, but the Black Hills National Forest does not, so pack accordingly. Bring all the film and equipment you need. Rapid City is the only good-sized city in the area, and the surrounding small towns do not have good selection. The gift stores in the park are very expensive. Bring some matches and newspaper to make a campfire. You can buy firewood in the park and surrounding...
Depending on what time of year you travel to S.D. - you want to bring a variety of clothing ranging from shorts & T-shirts to long pants & sweatshirts. There are tons are parks to go biking, hiking or fishing/hunting.
comfortable General 200 film is ok, wide angle lens very helpful especially in Bad Lands
Unless it's July or August, bring a coat. It's been known to snow in June. August is the only month that SD hasn't had snow!
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Rapid City Rapid City
2 Reviews and 234 Opinions We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting South Dakota. The Country Inn & Suites is in a great...
The Lodge at Deadwood Deadwood
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SpringHill Suites Sioux Falls Sioux Falls
1 Review and 37 Opinions Stayed here 3 nights toward the end of September on business. It is very convenient to Interstate 29...
Reviews and photos of South Dakota attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for South Dakota sightseeing.
Q: We are traveling in an RV from Lincoln to Mount Rushmore. We would like to make a one night stop on the way, any ideas where to...
A: For Sioux Falls try the Sertoma Butterfly House and the falls themselves. Also on the way to or from Mount Rushmore stop in Mitchell, south Dakota at the Corn Palace. ...
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