Kelly Brown-Ramirez, Author at The Siouxland Blog

Gavins Point Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

January 20, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

This is the last stretch of our tour of Yankton! I have three more posts after this one, and I hope my goal of showing you how interesting your own backyard is has been successful.

Meridian Bridge

January 17, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

Normally bridges are financed by the state or government, but not this iconic landmark. Construction began back in 1915, but was halted due to World War I, and then picked back up in 1919 by

Downtown Yankton

January 15, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

I know my last post was about the Holistic Health Expo, but we are back on track, and talking about Yankton. So, last week we looked at the Mead Museum, and after I took my

6th Siouxland Holistic Health Expo

January 13, 2020April 25, 2020Attractions, Events

Health has always been important to me. Maintaining a balanced diet, staying active and meditating are common practices in my personal life. And now that I’m in my late 30s, continuing to support a nutritious

Mead Museum

January 10, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

This is a story for the underdogs. How the phoenix rose from the ashes. Abandonment Originally opened in 1909 as the women’s receiving facility of the Dakota Hospital for the Insane, it was abandoned eighty

Willa B’s

January 8, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

Named after her mother, Wilma Marie Bierle, co-owner, Laurie Wright, started her business in 2015. Originally, located in a small historical downtown building, she eventually had to move her business to a larger location. Becoming

Bishop Marty Chapel

January 6, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

Considered one of the country’s best examples of Gothic Architecture, the Bishop Marty Chapel stands 187.5 feet. Towering over Yankton since it was built in 1950, this is more than just a cathedral, but also

Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home

January 3, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

When my mom and I drove up to Vermillion, South Dakota, we stopped at the rest stop off the exit right before you head into town. This is where I picked up a tourism magazine

Yankton

January 1, 2020April 25, 2020Yankton

For the entire month of January, we are going to look at Yankton, South Dakota. In August of last year, I spent three days here, on a mission to show locals how much fun Siouxland

Pioneer Village

December 15, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Events, Le Mars

Christmas is in full swing here in Siouxland, and the Pioneer Village is the place to be! Christmas lights, a visit from Santa, and a horse drawn carriage ride are among the many things you’ll