Throwback Thursday: Devil’s Gulch in Garretson & the legend of Jesse James

Throwback Thursday: Devil’s Gulch in Garretson & the legend of Jesse James
Published: Jun. 27, 2024 at 10:37 AM CDT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast takes us to the Wild West.

Devil’s Gulch in Garretson has a lot to explore — from walking and hiking trails to outcroppings of Sioux Quartzite.

There is also some fun lore surrounding the area, like the legend that in 1876, Jesse James jumped a horse over an 18-foot gap in rock as he was being chased.

Garretson has embraced the legend as a part of their culture, and their historical society has great information about Jesse James that you can explore.

Next week, look out for the release of two Jesse James-related episodes of the Local Lou Podcast.