Comfort On The Trail // Fitpacking Backpacking Adventure Vacations
“Fitpacking adds a sense of security and comfort for people,”said owner Beau Devlin. “A lot of people go on trails not knowing what they're doing, and having...
605 Stops By // The Sunflower Festival
“I didn't like sunflowers,” said Sunflower Festival founder and Hydeout Bed and Breakfast owner Beth Simonson. “Then I moved to central South Dakota and fell in love...
605 Spotlight // Dinosaur Park
Since the 1930s, an 80-foot-long Brontosaurus has overlooked the Rapid City’s skyline on Dakota Hogback Ridge.
Built in 1936 as part of a Depression-era initiative funded by the...
A Family Affair // Cedar Wood inn
"I have always liked small family-owned businesses that have a personal approach large chain hotels don't have,” said Starla Pressley of Deadwood's Cedar Wood Inn.
Pressley started as...
Artistic Happenstance // Norse Art Space
Two local artist powerhouses have come together to open Norse Art Space this past year in Sioux falls.
Joe Schaeffer and Cody Henrichs met around six years ago...
A Community Canvas // Murals in Vermillion
“Art has so much more power on people than we think,” said Mural On The Wall(Mural OTW) co-lead Ihaŋkṫoŋwaŋ painter Reyna Hernandez.
Mural making isn’t a solo process—it’s...
Take a One-Tank Trip to Sioux Falls
As you plan out your summer schedule, consider a weekend in South Dakota’s largest city. Not only is Sioux Falls an affordable destination, but it can also...
Caffeine in Kimball // Coffee Cantina
What started out as a college business project in 2013 turned into Amy Gough’s career and passion.
“I chose coffee for the project and learned so much about...
605 Profile // Shauna Fox-Hamilton
Shauna Fox-Hamilton of Sioux Falls is getting to the “root of the problem” for patients through the fascia with Myofascial Release (MFR) Therapy to help with long-term...
On the Menu // Preacher Smith’s Taproom & Commons
For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Main Street in Deadwood, there’s a new (modern) watering hole in town.
Preacher Smith’s Taproom & Commons recently...
Hang Out With // Kasi Haberman
“This industry truly has my heart,” said Kasi Haberman of the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association.
Haberman’s career began as a marketing manager for two shopping centers in...
Remote Retreat // Joy Ranch
“The organization’s core mission is to empower individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve life-changing experiences through equine companionship and compassionate support, while fostering growth, resilience,...
