EXPLORE SOUTH DAKOTA!
South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, at the same time as North Dakota. The Missouri River divides the state into East which is mainly agricultural and West, which is mostly ranching and tourism based. It is nicknamed the Mt. Rushmore State, but is also called the Coyote State or the Sunshine State.
South Dakota has two national parks,13 State Parks, 43 Recreational Areas, 4 Nature Areas, 9 National Wildlife Refuges, 2 National Forests, 1 National Grassland and 1 Wild & Scenic River. There are over 1300 Places listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 16 National Historic Landmarks, and 13 National Natural Landmarks.
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