

We are showcasing everything "South Dakota" in the In Your Own Backyard series. This bi-weekly series focuses on everything from great food, people and attractions, to distinctive shops and events…the many things that make South Dakota special. So, check out South Dakota's backyard.
| In Your Own Backyard | |
|---|---|
| In Your Own Backyard: Frontier Christmas | 12/10/2008 |
| Experience holiday traditions at an authentic 1864 military outpost. The Fort Sisseton Frontier Christmas is being held Dec. 13-14 in Fort Sisseton State Park from 12 – 4 p.m. | |
| Christmas at the Capitol | 12/3/2008 |
| In Your Own Backyard: Adams House and Museum | 11/26/2008 |
| Deadwood has become famous for its rich history and colorful characters. The Adams Museum & House Inc. is working to preserve this rich history while bringing the past back to life in the Black Hills. | |
| Free Museum Honoring South Dakotans | 11/19/2008 |
| The South Dakota Hall of Fame Museum, in Chamberlain, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization recognizing South Dakotans who stand above the rest. | |
| Take the “Plunge” Into a Natural Hot Spring | 11/12/2008 |
| For thousands of years the Wiwilakahta or "valley of healing waters" was prized by the Lakota Sioux Tribe. | |
| “The Barn” Bed and Breakfast | 11/4/2008 |
| Originally built in 1924, as a horse and dairy barn, The Barn B&B still has its original "barn" look. Located on the Lewis and Clark Trail and in the middle of the Native American Scenic Byway, The Barn offers beautiful scenery, wide open spaces and a rich history for visitors to enjoy. | |
| Redlin Art Center: A Gift to South Dakota | 10/22/2008 |
| Kick Off Hunting Season in Pheasant Country | 10/15/2008 |
| The Pheasant Country Banquet, the largest one-night wildlife fundraiser in South Dakota, will be held Oct. 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. | |
| Travel Back in Time at the Geddes Historic Village | 10/8/2008 |
| If you are looking for an authentic western experience, Geddes is the place! | |
| Scarecrows and Decorated Pumpkins Wanted | 10/2/2008 |
| Celebrating its 15th anniversary this fall, the Huron Lions and Lioness’ Great Scarecrow and Decorated Pumpkin Festival will be held October 9-12 at Campbell Park in Huron. | |