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Fall Foliage in South Dakota

What gorgeousness, what blazonry, what pomp of colors bursts upon the ravished sight," wrote poet and journalist William Davis Gallagher in "Autumn in the West."

The summer's earthy shades of green are passively making room for autumn's carnival of color as South Dakota soon bursts with vivid brilliance; fiery crimson, golden mandarin, burgundy, and deep forest green.

One of the greatest shows in the natural world occurs during the annual autumn spectacle of color-drenched landscapes when the air turns crisp and the days get shorter. Whether it's a spectacular walk under an umbrella of aspen trees in the Black Hills, or viewing brilliant oak, elm and ash at Sica Hollow, South Dakota offers landscapes alive with color.

As the season progresses, regional updates are being posted to this site. For even more information, check out Scenic Drives and Dazzling Destinations and Why Leaves Change Color.