16 Photos Taken In South Dakota That You Won’t Believe Are Real

The beauty of South Dakota radiates through its scenery, wildlife, and its people. When the perfect combination of scenery and photographer meet, you end up with what are arguably the 16 best photos of South Dakota. It is truly beauty like you have never seen before.

1. Check out this stunning highway view near the Badlands.

If you think this South Dakota scenery is beautiful, you should check out the Badlands (242,756 acres of colorful buttes, pinnacles, and canyons) for yourself!

Address: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750

2. And this beautiful bison herd roaming near Custer State Park...

Until you have see the bison roaming free at Custer State Park, you have yet to really experience South Dakota! (For a true one-of-a-kind experience, you will want to take in the Buffalo Roundup, which takes place September 26-28, 2019).

Address: 13329 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730

3. Don't you just want to roll your windows down and go for a drive?

4. A painted sky over a stunning man-made monument...

Right here is the epitome of the Mount Rushmore State... wouldn't you agree?

Address: 13000 SD-244, Keystone, SD 57751

5. A simple yet jaw-dropping South Dakota morning...

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6. One lucky photographer captured this perfectly "South Dakota" photo.

7. The Badlands of South Dakota in stunning afternoon light.

Aren't pictures of South Dakota in the fall the most glorious of all?

8. This photo perfectly captures the beauty that draws visitors to these falls.

Covering 123 acres and averaging 7,400 gallons of water dropping off the 100-foot-tall cliffs each second, Falls Park is a photographer's dream come true.

Address: 131 East Falls Park Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

9. Home on the range is honestly this beautiful.

10. This silhouetted photo is enough to take your breath away.

11. Fields of gold highlight our gorgeous state. This photographer captured their glorious colors perfectly.

Did you know that agriculture is the biggest industry in South Dakota (followed by tourism)?

12. The beauty radiated by Sylvan Lake never ceases to amaze.

In the summer, there is no better place to be than the warm beaches of Sylvan Lake! Not a swimmer? There is tons of hiking, fishing, and other water sports, too!

Address: 13329 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730

13. The glowing pink sunset over this scenic view is unreal.

14. The peace and beauty of rushing water brings a sense of calm.

15. These ducks caught mid-flight in the golden light of dusk could not be more breath-taking.

16. Wild, wild horses in all their natural beauty...

These photos are so stunning they seem unreal! We sure are lucky to get to see sights like these every day.