Let the allure of natural history take you to S. Dakota where ancient fossils and Paleolithic drawings were left behind to tell us who the artists and animals were. After some great museums it will be easy for you to paint an imaginary picture of what the world was like for its inhabitants back then!
Fort Galpin, parts of Badlands National Park and the mammoth site in Hot Springs, where 53 Columbian and three wooly mammoths were found, all offer dazzling evidence of the various types of creatures that found their way down to these inescapable, spring-fed watering holes for a drink, but could not climb back out due to steep, slippery banks.
Visitors can tour all of these wonderful areas and museums to acquire a true sense of appreciation for the course of nature in ancient North America. The Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science in Sioux Falls and the Black Hills Museum of Natural History in Hill City are precious resources to visit for a fascinating experience full of prehistoric intrigue!
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Things to know:
Region: South Dakota
Average temperature: Low of 13 degrees, high of 39 degrees F.
Average population: As of 2005, South Dakota has a population of 775,933.
Related Onsite Offerings: The Black Hills offer great hiking and outdoor adventure as well as the beauty of Mount Rushmore.
Photo courtesy of Chad Coppess of South Dakota Tourism and State Development
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