South Dakota Genealogy Resources

South Dakota has the nickname of “The Mount Rushmore State”. Obviously, it is because South Dakota is the state where Mount Rushmore is located. Are you looking for more information about your ancestors who once lived in South Dakota? If so, then here are a bunch of South Dakota genealogy resources that can help you. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their South Dakota record collections. In order to access these collections, you must have an Ancestry.com membership. Once in a while, a collection or two may be offered for free access. Return to … Continue reading

Outdoor Adventures for Women Only

Have you ever dreamed of leaving the kids with your husband and jetting off on a vacation with just your best gal pals? Most women would probably opt for a week of pampering at a luxury spa, but for others their idea of a relaxing week off from household duties includes spending time in the great outdoors exploring sites they typically only see on TV. If you happen to be attracted to the latter trip option you might consider checking out packages offered by Adventures in Good Company. The group caters to women from around the world who aren’t afraid … Continue reading

Marriage Laws – North & South Dakota

We’ve passed the halfway mark on our tour of marriage laws throughout the 50 United States. We have about 15 more states to go, give or take. Today’s installment takes a look at state marriage laws in North and South Dakota. North Dakota North Dakota does not have a residency requirement. Out of state applicants should file for their marriage license in the county where they plan to get married. You’ll need to bring valid photo ID as well as your social security cards. You will also need to bring a copy of the divorce decree or death certificate if … Continue reading

Wind Cave National Park

Because my family and I love the outdoors so much, we make it a point to visit as many national parks and forests as possible. I wanted to share some information about one of our adventures in the Wind Cave National Park. Located in Hot Springs, South Dakota, this national park is rated as boasting one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Stretched out over more than 28,000 acres of pine forest and mixed grass prairie, you can enjoy cave exploration, as well as wonderful wildlife. In fact, wildlife such as elk, bison, mule deer, coyote, … Continue reading