South Dakota is a truly American province where virtually no large cities meet, and the state capital of Pyrr is the penultimate place by the number of residents among the administrative centers of the American regions. South Dakota, like neighboring North Dakota, received its name from two Indian tribes - Dakota and Lakota, whose representatives still make up a considerable percentage of the population of the state.
South Dakota occupies the territory of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and also some part of the Mississippi River Basin, a diverse relief and picturesque districts. The most famous natural massif of the region is the Black Hills, which for centuries are considered sacred for all the Indian tribes living on the territory of the Great Plains. The legend says that this place has a special magical energy, where you can get strength and different abilities.
The capital of the state is Pyrr.
The largest city is Sioux Falls.
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How to get to
The central city of Pyrrh can be reached only by air . In the city there is a small airport, where regular commercial flights from Denver and Minneapolis fly, these cities from Russia can be reached with transfers in London, Frankfurt am Main, Los Angeles or New York.
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Attractions Black Hills
On the territory of the mountain range is almost the main publicly recognized outlandish of the Midwest - Mount Rushmore, which is carved a huge bas-relief depicting the founding fathers of American statehood: ne President of George Washington, the author of the declaration of independence of Thomas Jefferson, the liberator of Negro slaves Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, a prominent international peacekeeper.
The approach to the mountain begins with the Alley of Flags, which is very easy to get to the viewing platform, from where you can see an excellent view of the mountain. Alley can be reached and numerous cafes located at the foot. The relief of Rushmore itself is closed for ascent and protected by the staff of the complex, although neighboring rocks are very popular with mountain climbers. Not far from the entrance there are several food outlets and souvenir shops. The entrance to the territory of the memorial is free, and you only need to pay for the parking space in the parking lot.
There is another similar memorial on one of the peaks of the sacred Black Hills, which half a century ago became the largest work of art carved into the rock. The monument is dedicated to the deceased Indian leader, the Furious Konyu, the main champion of the independence of the Lakota tribes. Construction has been carried out since 1948, mainly by enthusiasts. After the end of the work, the Violent Horse will "grow" to a height of 172 meters, almost 10 times the size of the memorial of the American presidents at Mount Rushmore
Motorcycle rally in Sturgis
Every two years in the territory of South Dakota in the town of Sturgis is the world's largest biker race, which dates back to 1938. Surprisingly, then only nine people came to the city, whereas in 2005 the event was attended by more than 600,000 people! In addition to the stunning atmosphere and extremely colorful audience, you can see the world's leading rock musicians, many of whom come even as participants.
In addition, the moto-show in Sturgis is an excellent representative platform for manufacturers of bikes and accessories. So, many companies present their novelties on this show. Recently, a series of festival events was joined by another competition, this time, among customisers who make motorcycles in the most amazing complete sets and images. For the past few years, one of the main figures of the festival has become a chopper (a motorcycle with an elongated frame and a fork)
Mysterious Cave Jewel
South Dakota is the second longest cave in the world, labyrinths which stretched for 257 kilometers at a depth of more than 190 meters. It is noteworthy, but in the cave Jewell leads only one natural entrance, and in the corridors and cavities there are always strong winds, sometimes reaching a speed of 15 m / s
In the center of the cave there is a second artificial entrance, through which on most of the speleological object excursions. Visit Jevel is divided into two stages, the first of which is designed to study the nearest to the exit halls. There is no need to have additional equipment and training, and the journey will take a little time. If desired, you can book a tour of the remote labyrinths in the company of a professional speleologist who will tell you the history of the discovery of each site.
Terry Peak Ski Resort
The slope of Mount Terry Peak is a real paradise for snowboarders and skiers, because the length of the route here is 3219 meters at a height difference of almost 351 meters. The ski runs are open from November to April. The resort has two lifts, and at the foot of the mountain there is a service where you can rent houses or sit in a cafe. On the territory of the ski resort there is a snow park, where numerous obstacles and jumps are built, which allows us to train well-known athletes here.
All prices are for summer 2013