You will see that some of the same factors that influenced the lives of these ancient peoples still affect the lives of Plains people today. You will also see that the activities of the people who now live on the Plains sometimes are harmful to the very environment in which people live. Detailed information on the history, landscape, climate and biology of the Great Plains. Museology students and others will like the section on Museum design and display. Click on the map of South Dakota to explore the four geological regions of the state - Black Hills, Badlands, and Lakes region, Great Lake region, Glacial Lakes and Prairies region, and Dakota Heritage and Lakes region.
Textual information is of a high standard and the graphics are vibrant.
Detailed information and links on Native American issues. Another good site for information on South Dakota archaeology. The graphics are good as is the text. Information about current projects and some of the more well-known archaeological sites in South Dakota is available. Materials range from information on the prehistoric peoples of the Sandhills region through the ranching legacy.