As true South Dakotans, we know the tremendous beauty our state has to offer. Even for those of you who have lived in South Dakota your entire lives, what was photographed at night here will truly leave you breathless.

  1. The Badlands in winter under the Milky Way

David Kingham / Flickr The Badlands have never looked so good! We are completely captivated by this photo.

  1. Fourth of July Fireworks

John B. Kalla / Flickr An integral part of any Independence Day celebration, this photo captures South Dakota’s undying love for our country and the fireworks that we use to celebrate it.

  1. The Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD

Neal Wellons / Flickr The Corn Palace is as stunning a sight at night as it is by day! You just have to get really close to see the corn.

  1. Falls Park in Stunning Colors

Ian Freimuth / Flickr The namesake of Sioux Falls, the beauty of these falls is uniquely and beautifully captured in this nighttime photo.

  1. Lightning in a South Dakota Thunderstorm

Jacob Martin / Flickr One of the best things about South Dakota is our outrageous summer thunderstorms. This photo captures that eerily beautiful lightning that accompanies those storms.

  1. Mount Rushmore by the Light of a Full Moon

photoreb / Flickr The full moon provides the perfect amount of light on these four treasured presidents.

  1. Ferris Wheel in Western SD

bl0ndeeo2 / Flickr Summertime fairs are the absolute best! We are loving this vibrant shot of a moving ferris wheel.

  1. Yankton’s Discovery Bridge

Wikimedia Commons Bridging the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, this perfectly lit photo captures Discovery Bridge in all its glory.

These photos of South Dakota at night are beyond stunning. They are the perfect way to appreciate the absolute beauty of our state. Have you taken any photographs of South Dakota at night? We would love to see them!

David Kingham / Flickr

The Badlands have never looked so good! We are completely captivated by this photo.

John B. Kalla / Flickr

An integral part of any Independence Day celebration, this photo captures South Dakota’s undying love for our country and the fireworks that we use to celebrate it.

Neal Wellons / Flickr

The Corn Palace is as stunning a sight at night as it is by day! You just have to get really close to see the corn.

Ian Freimuth / Flickr

The namesake of Sioux Falls, the beauty of these falls is uniquely and beautifully captured in this nighttime photo.

Jacob Martin / Flickr

One of the best things about South Dakota is our outrageous summer thunderstorms. This photo captures that eerily beautiful lightning that accompanies those storms.

photoreb / Flickr

The full moon provides the perfect amount of light on these four treasured presidents.

bl0ndeeo2 / Flickr

Summertime fairs are the absolute best! We are loving this vibrant shot of a moving ferris wheel.

Wikimedia Commons

Bridging the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, this perfectly lit photo captures Discovery Bridge in all its glory.

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