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The Dakotas have been known to cast a spell on locals and visitors alike. Discover the magic of the Dakotas at an outdoor bandshell concert, with a visit to a museum dedicated to woodcarving, or by stopping at a showplace for Arabian horses.

"Spiced with anecdotes, both personal and historical, that convey [the author's] deep connection to an area of the country that is truly 'off the beaten path.'"
--The Bloomsbury Review

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don’t offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you’d want to see—if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you’ll say over and over again: “I didn’t know that!”
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path show you the Peace Garden and Mount Rushmore States you never knew existed. Walk in Jesse James’s footsteps at Devil’s Gulch in Garretson, South Dakota; search for prehistoric fossils along the shores of Lake Oahe on the Missouri River; or visit a rare albino buffalo at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, North Dakota. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Robin McMacken, an award-winning writer from South Dakota, has been writing about the Dakotas for more than 15 years. Her articles have appeared in regional magazines and newspapers and national travel books. She has worked as a writer at the Los Angeles Times and now freelances for the paper.