Gardens in South Dakota

You may not know anything about South Dakota except that Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is located in the state, but it also has a great variety of land ranging from low hills and glacial lakes to rolling plains and steep buttes.


Featured Gardens:

McCrory Gardens

McCrory Gardens and the South Dakota Arboretum are a combination of approximately 20 acres of botanical gardens and 45 acres dedicated to trees that are administered by South ...

Terrace Park Japanese Gardens

These japanese gardens are located within Terrace Park which is located on bluff that overlooks the Big Sioux River system. It was originally constructed in 1930 by the caretaker ...

Map of South Dakota Gardens to Visit

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Insiders' Guide to South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series)
by: Thomas D. Griffith
Casinos, steakhouses, gold mines, historic landscapes, and the infamous town of Deadwood make South Dakota's Black Hills the perfect blend of history and entertainment. This guide points to the best places in the area for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreation, making it indispensable for any traveler to the Black Hills.
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South Dakota Atlas & Gazetteer
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state [reviews]


On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894
by: Laura Ingalls Wilder

In 1894, Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, packed their belongings into their covered wagon and set out on a journey from De Smet, South Dakota, to Mansfield, Missouri. They heard that the soil there was rich and the crops were bountiful -- it was even called "the Land of the Big Red Apple." With hopes of beginning a new life, the Wilders made their way to ... [reviews]


Roadside History of South Dakota (Roadside History Series) (Roadside History Series)
by: Linda M. Hasselstrom
Reading Roadside History of South Dakota is like having a friend guide you through the state's rich past and wide-open spaces, from its homespun beginnings to its endurance as one of the nation's most rural states. [reviews]


Roadside Geology of South Dakota (Roadside Geology Series) (Roadside Geology Series)
by: John Paul Gries
South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this book describes and interprets the rocks and landforms visible along the state's highways and the ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Mid-Atlantic States: Beautiful Gardens from New York to Delaware (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Marina Harrison
An engaging, well-written guide to exceptional gardens in the Mid-Atlantic states.
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Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]



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