There is a well-kept secret, a small unpopulated area in western South Dakota—and a portion of eastern Wyoming—called the Black Hills that covers an area 110 miles long and 70 miles wide with a population of less than 240,000 and people are starting to notice.
South Dakota
Broker of the Week: Shippy Realty
Congratulations to Winner, South Dakota-based Shippy Realty for their sale of 1,280 acres of rangeland in Tripp County. The $1.2 million sale on January 4 was the week’s largest land sale recorded through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Frostbound: Reflections on “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The detailed and awe-inspiring descriptions of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pioneer life have always inspired LAND magazine’s Lauret Jarvis. On a recent wintry and snowy evening, she decided to reread “The Long Winter”.
Broker of the Week: J.D. Hewitt, Hewitt Land Company
Congratulations to J.D. Hewitt with South Dakota-based Hewitt Land Company for the sale of 3,620-acre Nelson Farm in Butte County, South Dakota. This sale was recorded on September 18, 2018, through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Listing of the Week: Custom-Built Home With Views of Mount Rushmore
Located in the exclusive 80-acre Lakota Lake Encampment Wilderness Preservation Community, this beautiful mountain lodge has been designed to meld into its Black Hills surroundings and offer signature line-of-sight views of the presidential lineup at the top of Mount Rushmore.
LANDscape: Winter 2017
From the pages of the winter 2017 issue of LAND magazine, here’s our selection of intriguing properties featured on Lands of America.
Microsoft Announces Initiative to Deliver Broadband Access to 2 Million Rural Americans
Microsoft has announced a new five-year program that seeks to bridge the digital divide by connecting more rural communities with high-speed internet access.
Insider Tips for Pheasant Hunting
The hunting experts from Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and HuntingLife.com weigh in on what makes a successful, and enjoyable, pheasant hunt.
Where to Buy Land for Retirement
We look at a few of the factors that go into deciding where to invest in land for retirement, and pick out the best states for retirees.
Broker of the Week: Exceptional Black Hills Ranch Sold by Jim Pederson (Arnold Realty, Inc.)
Congratulations to Jim Pederson of Newcastle, Wyoming-based Arnold Realty, Inc. for his sale of Eagle Ridge Ranch in Crook County, Wyoming. This sale occurred on March 10, 2017, and was submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales Program.