

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 | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Cruise In and Show off your Hot Rod this Weekend in Mitchell | 9/24/2008 |
| Main Street in Mitchell will be the hot place to be this weekend during the 4th annual Outkasts Car Club, Cruise In and Hot Rod Show. | |
| Celebrating Lakota Culture and Tradition | 9/17/2008 |
| Join in on the fun and celebration of the 32nd American Indian Day and Powwow taking place in Chamberlain on Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2008. | |
| In Your Own Backyard: Eureka Kuchen Factory | 9/11/2008 |
| Kuchen has made its way into the hearts and stomachs of many who visit the Mount Rushmore State, and the Eureka Kuchen Factory is benefiting from the desire for this tasty South Dakota treat. | |
| Homesteader Day Harvest Festival | 9/3/2008 |
| Experience a taste of the homesteading life at the Homesteader Day Harvest Festival, Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m. at the Beaver Creek Nature Area. | |
| One More Week to See Sue in South Dakota | 8/27/2008 |
| “A T-Rex named Sue” Traveling Exhibit will be in Faith through September 1. This is your last chance to witness the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex where it was unearthed 18 years ago. | |
| Sturgis Mustang Rally | 8/20/2008 |
| Move over bikers, the Mustangs are moving in Labor Day weekend. | |
| Bull Ridin’ and Barn Dancin’ | 8/13/2008 |
| Throw on your boots and step into an action-packed evening of bull ridin' and barn dancin' at the Bull-A-Rama in Redfield, August 16. | |
| Trapping a Piece of the Past | 8/6/2008 |
| Trap a piece of the past in Geddes, August 8-10, during Fur Trader Days. | |