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South Dakota

This 77,117-sq-mi US state is comprised of three main regions – the central Great Plains, the Black Hills to the west and the eastern prairie. South Dakota’s largest city is Sioux Falls, while Pierre is its capital.

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How many poisonous spiders are found in South Dakota?

The thing about the true spiders is that they are allvenomous. But only the Brown Recluse, the Black Widow and the Hobo Spider present real hazards. Note that all spider bite victims should immediately be seen by a physician. Children in particular! Allergic reactions leave little time for reaction and intervention. You should safely collect the spider if possible (with a shirt or towel, for example), bag it, and get the victim and the arachnid to the nearest doctor ASAP. You might be inconvenienced, but you might be very sorry for ignoring the good sense presented here.

What is the driving distance between Cody Wyoming and Custer South Dakota?

The driving distance from Buffalo, Wyoming to Cody, Wyoming is about 185 miles.

According to Google Maps, the driving distance from Buffalo, Wyoming to Cody, Wyoming is 183 miles traveling on I-90W and US-14W.

How many miles is it from Pierre South Dakota to Cheyenne Wyoming?

201 miles taking this route:

  1. Take I-29 NORTH from Sioux Falls to U.S. 12 to ABERDEEN and MILLBROOK. Turn left off the exit ramp onto U.S. 12 WEST to ABERDEEN.
  2. Take U.S. 12 WEST to Aberdeen.

Which famous monument is cared into the black hills in South Dakota to honor 4 of our president?

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the famous South Dakota monument which honors four US presidents. It is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near the town of Keystone.

Was Crazy Horse born in South Dakota?

Crazy Horse was an Oglala Lakota warrior and leader who became famous for his part in many battles including the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand (Fetterman Massacre), the Wagon Box Fight, the Battle of the Rosebud, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He lived in and traveled through South Dakota and may be buried in South Dakota.

Crazy Horse was chosen to be honored by the carving in the Black Hills of South Dakota to show that Native Americans also have heroes.

What is the elevation of Rapid City SD?

The elevation of Rapid City, South Dakota is 3,202 feet (976 m) above sea level.

What is the population of the Black Hills of South Dakota?

The Black Hills of South Dakota is a large area that contains many specific populated places. The total population of the Black Hills is approximately 250,000 people.

The largest city in the Black Hills is Rapid City, South Dakota with a population of 67,956 as of the 2010 Census.

Was South Dakota a territory before a state?

France. North Dakota was part of the Louisiana Purchase that the US bought from Emperor Napoleon I in 1803.

How did South Dakota get its first nickname?

South Dakota's official nickname is "The Mount Rushmore State" because Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In 1980, the SD State Legislature voted to change the state nickname from "The Sunshine State" to "The Mount Rushmore State".

What South Dakota land mark took 14 years for 400 workers to carve the heads of four great US presidents into?

Rushmore is a national monument in the Black Hills mountain range of southwest South Dakota. Mount Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

What state is farther north nebraska Iowa Michigan or South Dakota?

Michigan is the northern most state out of Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Michigan.

What is the closest airport to sturgis South Dakota?

The closest major airport to Pierre, South Dakota is Pierre Regional Airport (PIR / KPIR).

What do they manufacture in South Dakota?

The US state of South Dakota used to own a cement plant, and manufactured cement. However, the plant was sold in 2001, and South Dakota (as in the state government), no longer manufactures any products.

However, businesses in the state of South Dakota manufacture a wide variety of products including electronics (scoreboards, computers, etc.), machinery, food products, beverage products, chemical products, motor vehicle parts, furniture, plastics, and rubber products.

How old are the South Dakota badlands?

Formation of the South Dakota Badlands, or White River Badlands, began about 69 million years ago when sediments from the great sea were deposited across what is now the Great Plains. Significant erosion of the badlands began about .5 million years ago and continues today.

What is the phone number of the Dakotaland Museum in Huron South Dakota?

The address of the Dakotaland Museum is: Po Box 1254, Huron, SD 57350

What is the air mileage from Chicago Illinois to Rapid City South Dakota?

The air distance from Omaha, Nebraska, to Rapid City, South Dakota, is 416 miles. That equals 670 kilometers or 362 nautical miles.

What is the capital of South Dakota the state where Mount Rushmore is located?

Mount Rushmore, a major tourist destination, is located in the southwest portion of South Dakota. Pierre is the capital city in South Dakota.

What is the relative location of the Black Hills?

The Black Hills are located in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. Harney Peak is the highest summit in the Black Hills. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial are both located in the Black Hills.

Where can you visit munt Rushmore in the black hills?

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, is located 23 miles southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota in the Black Hills, near the town of Keystone.

What South Dakota landmark is most famous?

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the most famous landmark in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore hosts close to 2,000,000 visitors each year.

Why do many lakes in South Dakota turn green in late summer?

Later in summer, South Dakota usually does not get much rain, so the water in the lakes do not get 'stirred' or have fresh water added so that fresh oxygen does not get mixed into the water.

Then, the phosphorus in the sediments at the bottom of the lake are released, causing algae to grow. It is this algae growth that makes the lakes "turn green".

Where are the popular lakes and rivers in South Dakota?

Lake Oahe, at 312,000 acres, is probably the most popular lake in South Dakota.

Other popular lakes include Lake Francis Case, also on the Missouri River, at 102,000 acres and Lake Sharpe at 56,884 acres.

What city is known as the Elk Capital of South Dakota?

The title of "Elk Capitol of South Dakota" is claimed by Pringle, South Dakota because of its historical reputation for hunting wild game -- sometimes illegally. The Pringle Poacher's Association used to host an annual celebration in Pringle and they still drive the "Pringle Poachers" car in area parades and events.