South Dakota

The Coyote States capital is located in Pierre, and the state has a land area of 77,122 miles square. South Dakota's highest point is Harney Peak at 7,242 feet and its lowest point is on Big Stone Lake at 966 feet. With fertile soils and extensive grazing lands, South Dakota has always had an economy dominated by farming and ranching. In the early 1990s tourism and other services were of increasing importance to the state; visitors are attracted by the great scenic landscapes and caverns of the Black Hills. The name Dakota is derived from a Sioux Indian term. It was first applied to a U.S. territory in 1861, and when North and South Dakota were formed, the people of both areas chose to keep the name. South Dakota is called the Coyote State and the Sunshine State.

Snow Conditions of Resorts in South Dakota