About
Marcus Heerdt lives and works in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota in the southern Hills community of Hot Springs.
Heerdt loves taking pictures and writing stories about his adventures. His works have appeared in books, newspapers, magazines, edited collections, and online publications.
Currently, he is an award-winning reporter for the Fall River County Herald-Star newspaper in Hot Springs.
In his free time, he enjoys being near water swimming, kayaking, waterskiing, and fishing.
Featured Work
Hiking South Dakota: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Hiking South Dakota leads outdoor enthusiasts on 50 hikes to mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, plains, and badlands formations throughout the state. The diverse landscape and varied natural and geological attractions make South Dakota a unique hiking destination. Discover stunning hikes distributed across five regions: the Glacial Lakes, Southeast, Missouri River, Badlands, and Black Hills.
Detailed hike descriptions provide all the information readers need to get the most out of each experience, including detailed maps, miles and directions, vital specs, and much more.
Other Works
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The Story of Moccasin Springs: Past, Present, and Looking to the Future
2024
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Naming Writes: A Series of Stories Written About the Places of Today, Named for the People of Yesterday
2023
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Best Easy Day Hikes Black Hills Country, Second Edition
2022
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Hiking the Black Hills Country: A Guide To More Than 50 Hikes In South Dakota And Wyoming, Third Edition
2021
