10 Abandoned Places In South Dakota That Nature Is Reclaiming

As we move on, we leave behind structures that, over time, nature eventually overtakes and reclaims. Though these buildings are far removed from their glory days, they are still stunning in their own way. These photos from South Dakota are a testament to such places. Can you see the beauty in these abandoned places in South Dakota?

1. A prairie homestead near Bear Butte.

2. This abandoned home in the ghost town known as Capa.

3. This house with grass and trees overtaking it.

4. An abandoned house with trees literally growing out of it.

5. This building that the prairie is slowly but surely reclaiming.

6. Prairie grass reclaiming these old railroad tracks.

7. A red-roofed building that someone used to call home.

8. This beautifully collapsed structure.

9. This structure that would have been a homesteader's prairie dream.

10. This building that is giving way to nature's plans.

Sadly, there are many of these abandoned places in South Dakota today. As time goes on, these buildings age and nature takes back what has always belonged to it. At the same time, structures like these remind us of the deep roots and ties we have to our home state - they are part of our history. Despite their current states, there is a beauty in the fact that some piece of them still stands to remind us of what went before. We are thankful for the photographers who seek out these beautiful transitions in South Dakota and capture a moment in time for us.

Do you remember seeing any of these structures on your travels? We know there are so many more like these out there. Do you have any favorite abandoned places in South Dakota that you love watching nature reclaim?