South Dakota Simply Beautiful

Home to farmland and badlands, prairies and caves, and the treasured Black Hills, as well as such human-made wonders as Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse memorial, the Corn Palace, and Wall Drug, South Dakota is a land of extraordinary variety. The state retains a strong connection to its wild and woolly history while inviting present-day explorers to seek out and enjoy its one-of-a-kind sights and experiences. In this collection of full-color images, photographer J. C. Leacock captures the striking diversity and rugged scenic beauty of this friendly central state.