Autumn Vacations to South Dakota

Fall is the perfect time to discover the friendly Great Faces and beautiful Great Places of South Dakota. The autumn season brings crisp mornings and cool evenings with an array of majestic golds, burgundies and crimsons as a backdrop. Fall also ushers in exciting events like the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival and the opening of pheasant hunting season. And, with harvest in full swing, autumn offers fun family events and unique festivals celebrating nature's bounty.

To see the best of the changing seasons in South Dakota, take a hike through one of the many state parks and recreation areas or enjoy a leisurely drive along one of the national or state scenic byways located throughout South Dakota. Visit year-round attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Sica Hollow State Park and Spearfish Canyon that offer breathtaking views of the season's splendor. Usually, the best time for leaf-peeping is in late September through early October.

The South Dakota Pheasantennial
All across South Dakota, communities celebrate the Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant. The 2008 pheasant hunting season marks the 100th anniversary of the successful introduction of the pheasant into South Dakota. Come to South Dakota this fall to be a part of the Pheasantennial celebration and register now for your chance to win a 2009 dream hunt.

Affordable Fall Family Fun
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