605 Magazine

It started off like a perfect day. We were visiting the pacific northwest for a family wedding and we were gifted with a few hours of rare sunshine. So, I donned my mom-friendly swimsuit, lathered up my fair-skinned family in sunscreen and away we...

Keep your favorite music close on your big summer road trip with a personalized car CD holder. Materials needed: Card stock Six 4x6 index cards 2 rolls of duct tape in contrasting colors Super glue Strips of self-adhesive velcro DIY instructions: Cut the cardstock into dimensions of 10.5 inches by 6 inches. Cover...

Moments of beauty can turn a simple road trip intoa unforgettable experience. Sun hat: $15, Flowered dress $37: Lot 2029 // Travel essentials basket, Prices vary: Pomegranate Market // Lakes of the Black Hills tank $27.50, Dakota Uprising tee $28:Dakota Uprising // Stanfield...

Avoid aches and overall lethargy when you arrive by allotting a little time for activity along the way. I-90 Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center chamberlainsd.com/area-culture/lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center Located between exits 263 and 265, the center commemorates the duo’s exploration of South Dakota. Stroll around the property’s scenic walkway and...

Motion sickness can quickly turn a road trip into a memorable experience for all the wrong reasons. Here are a few tips for staving off nausea in the car.  Bookworm Reading or writing can often lead to queasiness. You can still enjoy the hottest summer reads,...

In South Dakota, we are big on history. Especially if it has to do with rough-and-tumble elements like the Wild West and the lives of rural farm families of the mid-to-late 1800’s. It seems that we sometimes forget that at the start of the...

Medicinal plants have been utilized throughout all of human history. The use of certain plants to treat illness and disease is widespread among many non-industrialized civilizations, and is oftentimes more affordable than purchasing pricey pharmaceutical drugs. We’ve gathered some common medicinal plants that you...

Do you believe in conspiracy theories? You know, Elvis isn't dead. Aliens landed at Area 51. The moon landings were an elaborate ruse, and the footage was directed by Stanley Kubrick, but The Shining was his way to let the world know about it. Yeah,...

When we find ourselves waxing nostalgic, one trope that inevitably comes to mind is summertime. Many of us think about the sense of possibility on the last day of school, playing outside until our laughter mingled with the fireflies, Fourth of July barbecues and...

Phillips Avenue Diner brings a modern twist to classic comfort food in a fun, retro-inspired environment. This month, the staff shares recipes for two of the popular downtown Sioux Falls eatery’s lighter summer favorites. Daily in-house selection varies) Ingredients: Red wine Cranberry juice Apple juice Lemons Limes Apple slices Directions: Mix wine and...