There’s no better place to explore America’s frontier heritage and pioneer spirit than in South Dakota, a stunningly scenic state where history, culture and outdoor adventure await. In addition to six National Park Service sites, the South Dakota State Park system features 56 state parks and recreation areas that showcase the state’s broad expanses of hiking trails, prairies, back-country mountains, pristine lakes, vast rivers and lush woods. As you can see, there’s plenty of room to play in South Dakota.

Explore South Dakota via interstate highways or beautiful backcountry byways by car, motorcycle, camper, or motorcoach! Two major interstate highways cut across South Dakota. Interstate 90 runs east-west through the state with access to Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Rapid City and Spearfish. Interstate 29 runs north-south through the eastern part of the state from the North Dakota border through Watertown, Brookings, Sioux Falls and North Sioux City. These interstates can help you make good time, but you can expand upon your experience by traveling scenic highways that span prairies, rolling hills, and fragrant pine forests.