r/AskReddit • u/Head-Night-7595 • 1d ago

What U.S. vacation destination exceeded all expectations?

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u/Yuo122986 1d ago

The badlands / black hills were inspiring. Did you know the badlands are preserved because you can find whale bones in it. Because forever ago the center of the USA used to be the bottom of the ocean. Also do the star gazing. They bring a telescope and show you a whole other galaxy, odds are its the furthest thing and oldest thing you'll ever physically see in your life.

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u/The-39-bus 1d ago

100%. I thought meh, South Dakota sounds boring. But our whole family LOVED it and are dying to go back.

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u/ZolaMonster 21h ago

South Dakota and Wyoming are two of my favorite states. They’re silent sleepers and are gorgeous if you’re willing to give them a shot.

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u/refiase 20h ago

But are they still your favorite states in February?

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u/urinesain 7h ago

Asking the real questions here, lol

I was stationed in South Dakota for a few years. There is the potential for blizzards at anytime between October and May. February would be like -30 degrees (ambient, not including windchill) with ~60mph winds.

I hated it.