| South Dakota is most famous for the badlands and | | | | faces are 60 foot high and 500 feet up. They look out |
| the Black Hills National Forest. The state tends to be | | | | over a setting the forest of the Black Hills. |
| chilly in February and don't be surprised if there is a | | | | Dress warm for the South Dakota State Parks |
| nice layer of snow across the ground on your visit. | | | | weekend "Walk in the Park" program. These are held |
| Nevertheless there are several interesting sites to see | | | | every weekend throughout the month and feature a |
| and things to do while you are in South Dakota. | | | | wide variety of educational programs. These are |
| No matter what the weather is like you can't come to | | | | guided hikes that give you the opportunity to learn |
| South Dakota without seeing Mount Rushmore. | | | | about the parks and the wildlife that reside there. In the |
| Granted the weather might be chilly but this is an epic | | | | winter months enjoy snowshoe stomps, hikes, the Bald |
| sculpture that shouldn't be missed. The sculpture on the | | | | Eagles and other animal events. Events are held on |
| mountain features the faces of George Washington, | | | | the weekends and at various times and at different |
| Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and | | | | parks. Be sure to check the South Dakota State |
| Abraham Lincoln. The mountain is located in the Black | | | | Parks site for more information for planning. |
| Hills and is the world's largest mountain carving. The | | | | |