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Posted On : February 5, 2014 By : Staff

Rising Up in the Great Plains

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The Primal Quest adventure race in Rapid City, South Dakota, pushed co-ed teams to hike, bike, climb, swim, cave and paddle across the region’s natural terrain over 10 days. Photo courtesy of Rapid City CVB

By Lisa Clifton

On the vast Great Plains, communities rose out of determination and a strong work ethic, two qualities that also developed the region’s sports scene, which can boast its fair share of championship teams, athletes and venues. And a big plus to holding a sports event in the Heartland is its location—when participants are spread out across the nation, it pays to meet up in the middle. And with unique attractions and their noted hospitality, destinations in the Great Plains offer their very own slice of Americana.

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