Articles related to "South Dakota"



IMMIGRANTS: NATIVE and NEW
Beginning with the Mound Builders in South Dakota, even the Native Americans were immigrants to the New World. Their arrival was followed by other Indian tribes who were, in turn, followed by European explorers and fur trappers.
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"Indian Hunting Season".....What IS this???
A flyer passed out in South Dakota dealing with American Indians as the bounty.
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A Vacation Trip to Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
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Black Hills South Dakota Vacation
Keystone, South Dakota is nestled in the magnificent Black Hills. World famous attractions, include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Custer Park.
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Camping 99 Destination Series: The Black Hills of South Dakota
The Black Hills of South Dakota is a wonderful area in which to take a summer camping vacation. There is something here to satisfy everyone's appetite for outdoors enjoyment. Mount Rushmore is a wonder to experience, but there is much, much more to do and see in these beautiful Black Hills. There are campgrounds and resorts available to fit every camper's preferences.
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Dorothy's South Dakota Roots
In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota.
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Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
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Keep on Truckin'
more of our trip across the web . . .
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Goes Full Throttle
Famed Event Keeps On Rollin',Rollin', Rollin'....
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Take a Black Hills of South Dakota Vacation
The Black Hills of South Dakota. The Lakota Sioux named the area Paha Sapa or Black Hills. A place where history began, legends were born and gold was discovered.
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Vacation in Rapid City South Dakota
The Black Hills Mountain range is a spectacular vacation destination, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Custer Park and Gold Rush history are all near Rapid City, SD.
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WE'RE OFF TO SOUTH DAKOTA - IT'S BAPTISM TIME!
Steve and Carrie take the boys to South Dakota to have them baptised. What advice will come out of this trip??
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Hot Spots
As man settled on the plains, crops of wheat and corn replaced prairie grasses, and hungry settlers caused the disappearance of many species of wildlife.

George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
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A Church That Matters
Under a contract I studied the twenty-five lowest income rural counties of the U.S. This material represents my findings of the county characteristics and issues which negatively or positively impact county economic growth. It also defines work of the Church and other non-profit groups as they work to improve local economic realities.
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ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART I
Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President.
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Black-footed Ferrets Make a Comeback
Once extinct in the wild, the black-footed ferret was reduced to 18 captive individuals. Today, this species now numbers 750 individuals in the wild.
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Deadly Daring Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick of Deadwood, South Dakota did not really exist except in the printed imagination of Edward L. Wheeler. Not until 1927 was Dick Clarke, stable hand, asked to impersonate the fictitious character, and then came to believe that he was the real Deadwood Dick.
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James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
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Nate Love
Nate Love was born a slave in Tennessee. When freedom came he left home and became a noted black cowboy in the west.
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Still Kicking
Talk about a nice place to see history come alive. While once-boom towns of the West are ghost towns now, Deadwood, South Dakota is thriving.
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Wild Horses
The books reviewed in this article are all about horses. If you like horses, you will love exploring between the covers of these books.
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Wildscaping The Air
Wildscaping may become a larger industry -- if new policies in South Dakota bring about hoped-for changes
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Culture Clash
If war is what happens when diplomacy fails, southeastern Montana marks the site of one of America's greatest diplomatic failures.
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Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane was born Martha Jane Calamity. She was a tough-talking woman who drank, swore, and spit tobacco. Probably her greatest claim to fame was that she was once married to Wild Bill Hickok and mourned him when he was shot down in Deadwood, South Dakota.
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Deadwood: Calamity Jane
Deadwood breaks out with same-sex storylines in season three
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GOOD-BYE BILL
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered by Jack McCall while playing cards in a saloon on August 2, 1876. His death was mourned by many including Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary.
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Is Your Garden in an Arid Region?
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
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Nicknames of the 50 United States
All of the states have a unique 'nickname' that refers to a special trait or property that the state in known for. Many are obvious, but several are 'coined ' names.
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Sacajawea
Can you imagine joining the Lewis and Clark expedition at the age of fifteen and walking hundreds of miles with a baby strapped to your back? This is exactly what Sacajawea (pronounced sah-kah-guh-wee-uh) did when she was approximately fifteen years old.
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Sitting Bull and Catherine Weldon
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
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The Little House Guidebook - Family Vacation Fun
Want to take a terrific family vacation this summer? Then this is the book for you if you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books.
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Top Trainer: Take Your Pick
No trainer other than Bill Mott or Frank Passero Jr. has won the Gulfstream title since 1993.
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Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 1
Towns on the Great Plains were started for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it would be because of a railroad coming through, or because gold had been discovered near by. Some towns lasted through the years and are still there today. Some just dwindled away and became ghost towns.
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Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 2
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
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US Navy Railway Guns France 1918
Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI.
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Western Poppies
… western Poppies seem a little less subtle, a lot more anxious for attention. They come on trees. They are brightly colored. They cover hundreds and hundreds of acres. The have flowers as big as saucers. And they are out in the open, covering hillsides, filling in roadsides, daring you to not see them. They are as loud and brash as their eastern cousins are quiet and somewhat bashful.
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Yaeger Dies After Seeing Father
Jacyi Yaeger lost her battle with terminal cancer a day after her jailed father visited her bedside. Family and supporters had been fighting to fulfill Jacyi's last wish.
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Hillary Clinton's Unsportsmanlike Speech
Hillary's speech surprises all who expected her to declare Obama's victory and to lay out her new direction.
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Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
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THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
Duck production in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States has soared to new heights in the past few years because of habitat conservation programs and a series of wet years during the breeding season.
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Allergy Help
Oganizations and firms regarding allergies.
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How to Receive US Food Stamps
When ends don't meet, the government can provide food stamps to help a needy family or individual put food on the table.
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Mew Gull
With its short, small bill the Mew Gull stands about 14 inches tall and in flight has a wingspan of almost four feet. These medium-sized male and female gulls have similar plumage. With its yellow bill and legs, dark eyes, the Mew Gull has a white head, neck, chest and stomach. The back and wings show gray in color; a dark colored tail and the main feathers have white tips.
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Fruits For Cold Climates
New developments in cold hardy fruits have made it possible for northern gardeners to grow such exotics as apricots and sweet cherries.
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Harvey Logan a.k.a. Kid Curry
Kid Curry is probably best known for his association with the Wild Bunch. However, his career as an outlaw started long before he joined the Wild Bunch and went on after he left. He was probably one of the most violent of those associated with the Wild Bunch.
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Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
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Surviving a Drought
What do we consume every day? What is required for life on this planet? The answer is WATER. Like so many things, we take it for granted until we no longer have enough.
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Tori Amos Interview
Interview with Tori Amos, who is touring to support her latest album, <b>Scarlet's Walk</b>.
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Choosing a Home Base State - Part 2
In part two we'll continue our discussion on evaluating the right home base state for you. We'll also take a look at four of the favored states and list resources to help you make your choice.
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