The Clearest Lake in South Dakota Was in a Nicolas Cage Movie
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Welcome to The Clearest Lake in South Dakota
Sylvan Lake in the Black Hills of South Dakota is a crown jewel of Custer State Park, it is also a movie star and the clearest lake in the state..
South Dakota's Deepest Lakes
Our neighbors in Minnesota may boast of being the home of 10,000 lakes. Here in South Dakota, we have hundreds of our own. This random website says we have 131 lakes in South Dakota. We'll just take their word for it.
There's nothing like getting out on the lake. On a board, on a jet ski, or just swimming in the waves.
Just don't think about what's in the water. While you're at it, don't think about how deep the lake is. How far down into the murky depth of South Dakota?
But that is an interesting question. One to think about while we are on solid land. Just how deep are the lakes in South Dakota?
To keep things in perspective, Lake Superior has an average depth of 500 feet, and at its deepest is just over 1300 feet deep.
LOOK: 10 Reasons to Visit the South Dakota Badlands
Returning from a weekend trip to Rapid City, South Dakota for state basketball tournaments we decided to visit the Badlands National Park.
A quick turn-off I-90 will take you into some of the most awe-inspiring scenery.
It's also fun to note that several big-screen movies were filmed in the Badlands. Dances With Wolves, Starship Troopers, Armageddon, and most recently, Academy Award winner, Nomadland.
It's a spectacular park with tons to do. If you're setting out on a hike, bring lots of water and sign the hikers' logs at the trailheads. It could save your life. It's a tough place to survive.
Here are 10 facts about the Badlands: