Wander South Dakota’s ghost towns where faded dreams, quiet streets, and golden prairie light tell forgotten stories.

At a home in the Southern Hills town of Custer, a spelling dynasty has been firmly established. On Saturday morning, 12-year-old Sierra Oesterling of Custer stood toe-to-toe and went letter-to-letter ...

CUSTER, S.D. — Black clouds of carbon hang in the air, illuminated by the glow of dozens of orange torches. The musty scent of kerosene perfumes the crowd dodging drips of fuel. Hundreds of voices ...

Many travelers flock to South Dakota to marvel at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park. Both are ...

South Dakota is home to some big attractions, including an iconic resort in Custer State Park and a tiny town known as America's "Window to the West." It's also where you'll find natural wonders like ...