20 Reasons We Love South Dakota
Mount Rushmore is just the first on a long, diverse list of things to see and do in this state, rich with history and natural beauty.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's legacy
In 1880, Laura Ingalls Wilder homesteaded with her parents in the country near De Smet (population: 1,000; 90 miles northwest of Sioux Falls). The Ingalls Homestead, on a rural spot, inspired four of the famous author's Little House books. Today, visitors can view several Laura Ingalls Wilder sites.
Explore a dozen historic buildings, many with hands-on activities, at the Ingalls Homestead. Pictured at left. (800) 776-3594; ingallshomestead.com
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes offers a guided tour of two of the Ingalls' houses in town as well as of De Smet's first school. (800) 880-3383; discoverlaura.org
The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is presented in July. (800) 880-3383; desmetpageant.org
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