In light of the current pandemic, I have taken it upon myself to travel to areas across the Midwest that I have never been able to experience. I think sometimes one can get too caught up with the idea of traveling far to witness beautiful landscapes that we can forget to explore the areas right out our back doors. Autumn, being one of the more vibrant seasons, enhances this beauty.

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Chloe Houwman

One of the beloved characteristics of South Dakota is the unexpected weather; one moment someone is enjoying a nice cup of tea on the deck and the next one is caught in the middle of a snowstorm. This year I was lucky enough to experience a combination of autumn and winter in the Black Hills, specifically Keystone, South Dakota.