Look Up! South Dakota's Most Stunning "Night Sky" Photos

South Dakota is home to some of the best stargazing in the lower 48 states, hands down. Once you get outside the bigger cites of Sioux Falls and Rapid City, the night sky becomes a remarkable sight to see.

Here are the best spots to look up at the night sky in the Mount Rushmore State.

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The Badlands Observatory

South Dakota's Best Star Gazing Spots

And finally, check out this video of the Northern Lights over Sioux Falls.

10 South Dakota Myths Even Some Natives Believe

Have you ever notice how much outsiders (and some insiders) get wrong about South Dakota? They believe and repeat some of these ridiculous South Dakota stereotypes.

SO, to do our part in educating folks, here's a list of some of the most ridiculous myths outsiders always believe South Dakota.

Gallery Credit: Andy Gott