Adventure Travel – South Dakota

October 15th, 2011 by admin No comments »

When traveling in South Dakota you will find wide open spaces. Adventure can still be found when traveling through the badlands and you will come out safe and sound unlike the old days. There are many beautiful rock formations both above and underground. You can stand on the ground of Custer’s last stand and have an understanding of the history of our country.

There is a reason all the bikers visit Spearhead each year you will find the drive wide open and beautiful. The scenic highway through Spearhead Canyon is one that is not to be missed when visiting South Dakota winding along the byway you will see wildlife, scenic vistas and develop a love of the land.

Big Stone Island is a wilderness area in the Big Stone Lake Area you can only get to the island by boat or canoe. You will find a hundred acre island that has been visited for centuries. You will be able to wander the shores of the island and it will take you to a simpler time.

If you looking for a less traveled area to explore and spend a little down time you will want to visit Custer State Park. This park is just outside of the Black Hills so if you have always wanted to see Mount Rushmore it is just a quick trip.

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South Dakota Custody and Visitation Schedules – Laws From the South Dakota Statutes

October 14th, 2011 by admin No comments »

The South Dakota laws that direct how custody works in the state are found in Chapter 25-4 of the South Dakota Codified Laws. Within these laws, parents can find the necessary guidelines for creating an implementing a custody and visitation schedule. Since the custody schedule is such an important result of the custody proceeding, parents want to do everything they can to make sure that the court will accept it. Here are some of the laws that parents should know that affect the custody schedule. Understanding these laws can help parents get their schedules accepted by the state.

1. No preference for custody. Chapter 25-4-45 makes it very clear that the state has no preference for either parent regarding custody. The mother and father both have an equal chance to be the custodial parent. Thus, when a parent shows the custody schedule to the court, there need to be valid reasons why that schedule is the best one for the child. The court will want to know how they schedule fulfills the child’s needs, promotes the child’s welfare, etc.

2. The best interest of the child. Chapter 25-4-45 also explains that all custody matters must be settled in a way that benefits the child. Everything in the visitation schedule should be in the child’s best moral, mental, and physical best interest. Parents should think about what their child needs and make the schedule accordingly.

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South Dakota Values Education With Financial Aid For Its Students

October 14th, 2011 by admin No comments »

The state of South Dakota has a problem. It’s exceedingly rural living conditions are causing an incredible number of its younger population to seek educations and careers anywhere but in South Dakota. To counter this, the state has set up a number of grant programs encouraging students to get their advanced educations within their state boundaries.

To start with, the Mount Rushmore State created the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships. To qualify, high school students need to graduate with a 2.0 average, score well on either the ACT or SAT, and meet the state’s Board of Regents’ academic requirements. The grant will come to $1,250 a year, with a limit of $5,000 over four years.

From there, the state has its own version of the national Horatio P. Alger Program. Like the rest of the nation, the applicant needs to have proven they’ve brought themselves up from a disadvantaged background, kept a high school average of a 2.0 or better, and write an essay. It, too, will supply another $5,000 to a two or four year school of choice.

If you happen to be Native American, you should also look into the Ardell Bjugstad plan. It is open to any member of a tribe who lives in South Dakota. It also requires an academic transcript, filling out a FAFSA application and letters of recommendation. In turn, it will award $500 towards any college in the U.S.

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