Crossing the bridge from Fort Pierre to Pierre, South Dakota.
Pierre
Pierre is the capital city in the state of South Dakota. It has around 14,000 people as of the 2020 census. It has the 2nd least amount of population for a capital city in the United States, and is 7th in population in the state of South Dakota. It is a beautiful city and has a lot of history. There is a lot to do for those who love the outdoors and hunting seasons are very popular in Pierre. The state capital is open for those who want to explore the hallways on their own. The outdoor grounds are amazing with plenty of statutes and dedications to those who served this wonderful state.
State Capitol.
The stairs to the main floor.
Governor Noem’s office.
The four statutes - Integrity - Courage - Wisdom - Vision.
The different courthouses in South Dakota.
I was a 911 dispatcher for Pennington County when officers Armstrong and McCandless were killed - I’ll never forget the sadness and pain that day and years afterwards we all experienced.
Front side of the governor’s house - Kristi Noem.
Back side of the governor’s house.
Backside view from the governor’s house - pretty nice.
Great view of the Missouri River.
Crossing the dam.
Hiking on La Framboise Island looking for Bigfoot signs to win prizes - this bigfoot sign was missing in action when we were there.
Interesting information.
Farm Island State Recreation Area Campground.
Out finding Bigfoot at Farm Island State Recreation Area.
Located at Steamboat Park in downtown Pierre.
Happy hour at RedRossa Italian Grille - pretty good and reasonable.
Crossing over back to Fort Pierre to go home.