2016 South Dakota Missouri River Guide by South Dakota Missouri River Tourism

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s SD Missouri River Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Campground Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fishing The South Dakota Missouri River System in 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fishing & Hunting Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SD Missouri River Birding Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Tips for Birding in Central South Dakota . . . . . . . . . .7 Lake Oahe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Maps & Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Lake Sharpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SD Missouri River Tourism Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 South Dakota’s Missouri River — Find Your Great Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Water Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Follow the Missouri River in Central SD . . . . . . . . . .35 Kayaking the Missouri River in Central South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

FOR MORE INFORMATION There’s a wealth of information available about fishing, hunting and travel in the SD Missouri River Region. Whether you’re interested in fishing/hunting regulations, maps of public lands and waters, or state park locations, one of these agencies should have the publication you need. Much of this information is available online, too. SD OFFICE OF TOURISM www.travelsouthdakota.com Statewide travel information, 1-800-S-DAKOTA

Geocaching South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Travel South Dakota’s Tribals Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Native American Scenic Byway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Lake Francis Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 South Dakota Missouri River Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Lewis & Clark Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 State Directory of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Scuba Diving & Spearing in South Dakota — You Bet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Lewis & Clark on the Missouri River in South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 TourSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Prairie Dogs in South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sdmissouririver.com Facebook . . . . . . .www.facebook.com/sdmissouririver Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . .www.twitter.com/sdmissouririver

SD DEPT. OF GAME, FISH & PARKS www.gfp.sd.gov • Hunting and fishing information, (605) 773-3485 or (605) 773-3393 Parks and recreation information, (605) 773-3391 Camping reservations, May 15–Sept. 1, (800) 710-2267, www.campsd.com U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS www.usace.army.mil Omaha District, (402) 221-3917 U.S. FOREST SERVICE www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska/units/fp/ftpierre.htm Fort Pierre National Grassland, (605) 224-5517

Cover photo courtesy of Lifescape Photography, Deb Eich Photos courtesy of SD Department of Tourism, Chad Coppess Partial Funding for this publication is provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism.

PO Box 786 • 20207 SD Hwy. 1804 Pierre, SD 57501-2519 (605) 224-4617 • 1-888-386-4617 www.sdmissouririver.com • info@sdmissouririver.com

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he Missouri River dominates the landscape of central South Dakota, cutting across endless prairies. It’s a land of untouched nature, sparsely inhabited but passionately loved by anyone who has ever had the good fortune to experience it.

Beginning in the late 1940s, the Missouri River was dammed to create four massive reservoirs – Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark. These shimmering waters make up South Dakota’s Missouri River. They provide 440-plus miles of waterway for boating, fishing, sailing, swimming and windsurfing. With 3,000 miles of shore, the reservoirs lap sandy beaches, prairie bluffs and chalk cliffs. ADVENTURE OUTDOORS With lakes like these, it’s no wonder that South Dakota’s Missouri River have become a fishing mecca. Walleye reign supreme in these waters, but anglers catch everything from catfish to white bass. Resorts and lodges all along the lakes cater to everyone. Anglers aren’t the only ones who enjoy the lakes. Lake Oahe might be dotted with pleasure boaters, canoes and kayaks. At Lewis and Clark Lake, the

horizon might be filled with colorful sailboats. Hunters frequently refer to this region as “God’s country.” They relish the solitude of nature as they pursue pheasants, waterfowl, predators and big-game animals. Hikers and cyclists take to the many trails located in communities, parks and public lands along the river. Bird watchers flock to several national grassland and wildlife refuge areas. Campers have their pick of exceptional campsites. And golfers can experience a range of courses. RICH HISTORY While the South Dakota Missouri River is known for its outdoor recreation, it also should be appreciated for its rich history. You’ll discover regional history at museums in several communities. Hundreds of years ago, American Indian tribes had established a way of life and trade in this area. Lewis and Clark’s arrival in 1804 paved the way for increased trade along the Missouri River. Reminders of these days are found in museums with outstanding American Indian displays.

Today, five tribes have headquarters along the Missouri River: the Yankton Sioux Tribe at Yankton; the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe at Fort Thompson; the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe at Lower Brule; the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe at Eagle Butte; and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at Fort Yates, N.D. ENGINEERING FEATS & FAMILY FUN Four rolled-earth dams are responsible for creating the 4 reservoirs on the Missouri River. Built between the 1940s and 1960s, these enormous dams have eased flooding along the Missouri River and created many new recreational opportunities. Hydroelectric power is another major benefit of the project. For a behind-the-scenes look at these amazing structures, tour one of the dams and its powerhouse. Another stop you must make is the State Capitol in Pierre. Completed in 1910, the building has been fully restored. Finally, the South Dakota Missouri River has plenty of hometown festivals. From thrilling Western rodeos to colorful powwows, these events celebrate the traditions and heritage of the region.

Think of all you’d have missed were it not for a simple invitation. You are invited to come and explore the vast prairies, wilderness, Lewis and Clark, culture and the Wild West. We have many adventures just waiting to be discovered from hunting to fishing, from riding to biking to hiking, from canoeing to exploring historical sites and museums.

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1. Oahe Downstream RA 2. Tailrace 3. East Shore LUA 4. Peoria Flats LUA 5. Cow/Spring Creek RA 6. Okobojo Point RA 7. Little Bend LUA 8. Bush’s Landing LUA 9. Sutton Bay LUA 10. East Whitlock LUA 11. West Whitlock RA 12. Dodge Draw LUA 13. Le Beau LUA 14. Swan Creek RA 15. Bowdle Beach LUA 16. Walth Bay LUA 17. Thomas Bay LUA 18. Blue Blanket 19. Indian Cr./Revheim Bay RA 20. Shaw Creek LUA 21. West Pollock RA 22. Vander Vorste Bay 23. Grand River 24. Indian Memorial 25. Foster Bay LUA 26. Minneconjou LUA 27. Chantier Creek LUA 28. West Shore LUA 29. Bob’s Resort 30. South Whitlock Resort 31. Tailrace 32. Fort Thompson 33. North Shore 34. North Bend LUA 35. West Bend RA 36. Joe Creek LUA 37. De Grey LUA 38. Rousseau 39. Little Moreau RA

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2015 was a good year for angling on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota and 2016 is shaping up to be an even better year. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Fisheries Program Administrator Geno Adams said “The sport fish populations on all four Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, from Pollock on the North Dakota border to Yankton on the Nebraska border, offer diverse, challenging and unique sport fisheries that interest anglers from throughout South Dakota and the nation.” These Missouri River reservoirs include Lakes Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case and Lewis and Clark. The dams containing these reservoirs are Oahe, Big Bend, Fort Randall and Gavin’s Point. Each reservoir is different and has its own distinct characteristics. For instance, Lake Oahe includes more shoreline that that found on the California coast. Conversely, smaller Lewis and Clark spans only 27 miles, but contains some of the finest smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing found anywhere in the state. Despite the small nuances in sportfish populations among the four

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reservoirs, the shared trend in that walleye are king and are the most targeted species by anglers no matter the reservoir. To begin with, at the top, there is huge Lake Oahe. “The condition of walleye in Lake Oahe has been improving every year since 2014,” says SDGF&P Senior Biologist Mark Fincel. Recent gillnet catches confirm that walleye on lake Oahe are growing and gaining fat. “The walleye we caught were all pretty healthy fish. Many were in the 14-17 inch range, and that is what we expected to see.” Fincel went on to say “lake herring and many of the warm water prey fish have shown a marked increase in reproduction over the last couple years. This, couples with a smaller walleye population size, likely explains the increase in walleye condition on Lake Oahe.” To compliment Lake Oahe’s recovering walleye population, good numbers of smallmouth bass spanning a variety of sizes can also be targeted on Lake Oahe; even an occasional 5 pounder. Many of

these fish are caught incidentally by walleye anglers and just about any kind of crankbait or live bate works on these aggressive fish. They can be caught in high numbers from early spring until late fall. I like to fish them by casting the points and drop-offs, working the shorelines just like you were fishing for largemouth bass. In the spring when open water starts to show up, anglers will have the opportunity to catch a trophy northern pike. Some of these can reach 20 pounds or larger. Good numbers of 5-15 pound northern pike are regularly seen and the upcoming years look promising for the potential to bag a trophy northern pike. From ice-out until early June, bank fishing is your best bet when fishing Lake Oahe northern pike. Most anglers use rainbow smelt on a treble hook, fished on the bottom or from a bobber. Many use large live chubs or herring strips for bait. If casting, as the waters warm, cast a slow moving lure, especially in late May or early June. I still like to use a large red and white daredevil with a 25-pound test wire leader. In the spring northern pike seek warm water like that found in the back of the bays. They feed on anything they can find. As the waters warm in late June, July and August, northern pike move out from shallow embayments to deeper main lake locations.

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Licen se Fees Limits FISHING — Please consult the 2016 Fishing Handbook for further information. Fees may be subject to change. Please check for current information. LICENSE TYPE Annual License Annual Family One-Day Three-Day Combo (fish & small game) Combo Junior (fish & small game 16-18 yrs.) Kids Fish Free (16 yrs. and under) Senior Fishing (65 years and over)

RESIDENT $28.00 $8.00 $55.00 $27.00 FREE $12.00

NONRESIDENT $67.00 $67.00 $16.00 $37.00 FREE -

HOOK AND LINE LIMITS — Please refer to the 2016 Fishing Handbook for all state fishing regulations, as well as lake specific regulations. Daily and possession limits may vary on boundary waters with Minnesota or Nebraska. FISH SPECIES Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye, any combination (Oahe only one 20” or longer) (Sharpe & Francis Case & the Missouri River to the NE border) Northern Pike - 3/6 on SD/NE border waters. Musky/Tiger Musky - minimum length 40” Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Perch/Crappie White Bass/Rock Bass Bluegill/Sunfish any combination (Green, Pumpkinseed, Orangespotted) Trout/Salmon any combination Bullhead, Catfish, Lake Herring, Lake Whitefish Paddlefish - Special limited permits Sturgeon - Season closed, all species. Blue Catfish - SD/NE Border Waters Channel/Flathead Catfish (each) - SD/NE Border Waters Trout - SD/NE Border Waters

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FISHING REPORT — SEE WWW.SDMISSOURIRIVER.COM OR CALL 1-800-445-FISH For a free 2016 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, or for a free 2016 South Dakota Hunting Handbook, contact the SD DEPARTMENT OF GAME, FISH AND PARKS at 605.773.3485 • www.gfp.sd.gov

Hun tin g Lice n se Fe e s HUNTING — Please consult the 2016 Hunting Handbook for further info (available in August). Prices shown do not reflect licensing agent charges. Fees may be subject to change. LICENSE TYPE Small Game License One-Day Small Game Nonresident Waterfowl 3-day 10-day Migratory Bird Certificate Combination License (small game & fishing) Combination Junior (small game & fishing, 16-18 yrs.)

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Combination Senior (small game & fishing, 65 & up) $40.00 Small Game Youth (Ages 12-15) $5.00 $12.00 Nonresident Youth Small Game (10 Days) $27.00 Furbearer License $30.00 $275.00 Predator/Varmint License $5.00 $40.00 Shooting Preserve License, Non-resident: 1 day- $46, 5 day- $76, Annual- $121

If you plan to hunt on Indian trust lands, please contact the appropriate tribal office. State licenses are not valid on Indian trust lands unless authorized by the tribal council, and individual tribes may require a tribal hunting permit to hunt on their lands.

LOWER BRULE: 605.473.5666 CHEYENNE RIVER: 605.964.7812 ROSEBUD: 605.747.2289 YANKTON: 605.384.3804 CROW CREEK: 605.245.2187 SISSETON-WAHPETON: 605.698.3911 PINE RIDGE: 605.455.2584 STANDING ROCK: 701.854.7236

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he South Dakota Missouri River Birding Trail boasts at least 322 species, 164 of which are breeding species. This birding trail follows the course of the Missouri River through the center of South Dakota and is named for three huge damcreated lakes on the River.

Lake Oahe, 250 miles long, spreads north behind the Oahe Dam near Pierre, the state capital. Downstream of Oahe is the 25-mile-long Lake Sharpe, which lies behind Big Bend Dam at Fort Thompson. Farther south is the 100-mile-long Lake Francis Case, sitting behind the Fort Pierre Dam at Pickstown. Below Fort Randall Dam runs 39 miles of one of the last remaining stretches of free-flowing Missouri River in South Dakota. This stretch has been designated a National Recreational River. It is recognized on the birding trail as the Missouri River Bottoms route. The trail could also have been named Lewis & Clark Birding Trail because it follows the route of the famous expedition by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which ran upstream in 1804 and downstream in 1806. South Dakota Highways 1804 and 1806, which roughly parallel the river on the east and west sides respectively, commemorate this historic journey. It was just north of the White River, near modern-day Oacoma that Lewis and Clark discovered the Black-billed Magpie and, through their journals introduced this species to the world. Ironically, the Blackbilled Magpie is now very rare within the area covered by the birding trail. The Missouri River’s course, through what we now call South Dakota, was set many eons ago. It flows from north to south 6 SOUTH DAKOTA MISSOURI RIVER

along what was the western edge of the vast Pleistocene-age glacier fields. On the east side of the river, the birding trail runs through gently rolling, glacially-scoured land, now largely farmland, and passes by small glacially-formed pothole lakes and isolated woodlands and wetlands. On the west side of the river, mixed grass prairie, generally unmarked by glaciers, predominates. On both sides at the river breaks, you will find high bluffs, steep draws filled with cedars and deciduous trees and shrubs, cottonwood groves, and miles of cliff faces and shoreline, offering striking vistas and perfect habitat for a wide variety of bird species, from songbirds to raptors. The trail offers an extraordinary opportunity for birders to find several very desirable species, including Baird’s Sparrow and Sprague’s Pipit in summer, and Gyrfalcon and Snowy Owl in winter. The fast-water tailraces below the three dams occasionally offer surprising finds of waterfowl, terns, and gulls, such as Pomarine Jaeger, Harlequin Duck, Sabine’s Gull, Little Gull and Arctic Tern. On areas of open prairie, you may find active Greater PrairieChicken and Sharp-tailed Grouse leks, Burrowing Owls in prairie dog towns, Long-billed Curlews, flights of Lark Buntings, summernesting Chestnut-collard Longspurs and wintering flocks of Lapland Longspurs. You may find Barn Owls nesting and roosting in burrows dug in cliff faces along the river. Look for them wherever Bank Swallows have been nesting.

FINDING BIRDS Timing is important in birding. Check your birding field guide and other references before embarking on a search for a specific species listed in the South Dakota Missouri River Tourism Birding Guide.

ROADS Slow down when driving on gravel roads. Some gravel roads may be impassable when muddy or snowcovered. Check with local contacts if in doubt. Less-traveled gravel roads provide great birding. Watch for good places to pull over and bird as you drive between trail hot spots.

prepared with outerwear suitable to the season. Plan to include insect repellent for summer birding.

BIRDING ETHICS The best birding is the least intrusive to birds and their habitat. Disturbing a bird — making it flush from cover, call in alarm or focus on your presence — stresses it and may expose it to predators. Use binoculars, stay back, avoid damaging habitat and enjoy. The Great Lakes Tourism birding trail includes opportunities to view species

with special protection from disturbance, such as the Least Tern, Piping Plover, Bald Eagle and Whooping Crane. Adhere to any signs indicating the presence of nesting terns and plovers or wintering bald eagles. Violating federal or state laws protecting these species can result in serious penalties in addition to the potential harm done to the nesting, migrating or wintering birds. (See American Birding Association’s Code of Birding Ethics.)

PARKS All state parks and recreation areas require a park entrance license. All state parks offer parking and toilets. Most offer camping as well.

VEHICLE TRAILS Many of the birding trail’s state game production areas and federal waterfowl production areas have rough roads. It is recommended you walk rather than attempt to drive on these dirt roads. There are no fees required to visit these areas.

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Camping Info LUA – Lakeside Use Area RA – Recreation Area NA – Nature Area Oahe Downstream RA – Pierre Tailrace – Pierre East Shore LUA – Pierre Peoria Flats LUA – Pierre Cow/Spring Creek RA – Pierre Okobojo Point RA – Pierre Little Bend LUA – Pierre Bush’s Landing LUA – Pierre Sutton Bay LUA – Pierre East Whitlock LUA – Gettysburg West Whitlock RA – Gettysburg Dodge Draw LUA – Gettysburg/Akaska Le Beau LUA – Akaska Swan Creek RA – Akaska Bowdle Beach LUA – Mobridge Walth Bay LUA – Mobridge Thomas Bay LUA – Mobridge Blue Blanket – Mobridge Indian Cr./Revheim Bay RA – Mobridge Shaw Creek LUA – Pollock West Pollock RA – Pollock Vander Vorste Bay – Pollock Little Moreau RA – Timber Lake Grand River – Mobridge Indian Memorial – Mobridge Foster Bay LUA – Pierre/Ft. Pierre Minneconjou LUA – Pierre/Ft. Pierre Chantier Creek LUA – Pierre/Ft. Pierre West Shore LUA – Pierre/Ft. Pierre Bob’s Resort – Gettysburg South Whitlock Resort – Gettysburg

t stretches for 231 miles from the Oahe Dam, near Pierre, all the way to Bismarck, N.D. The largest of the four Missouri River reservoirs, Lake Oahe is the “big water.” This deep, clear lake — at its maximum depth, Oahe reaches 205 feet — makes for excellent boating and fishing. Like the other reservoirs, Oahe is known for its walleye fishing. Other commonly caught species include smallmouth bass, white bass, northern pike and perch. Most anglers fish by boat, although not all.

The lands along Oahe also are known for exceptional hunting. Canada geese, duck and sharp-tailed grouse are some of the most popularly hunted species. The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation borders the west shore of Lake Oahe as does the Standing Rock Reservation. The town of Timber Lake offers old west hospitality. Visitors to Lake Oahe will find a host of onshore activities. Pollock is located near an Arikara Indian Village and the Lewis and Clark stone idol images. The Mobridge

area is the home of Sitting Bull and Sacagawea monuments. Following the river south, you’ll reach the town of Gettysburg – named by the Civil War veterans who founded it in 1883. At West Whitlock Recreation Area, you can see a replica of an Arikara earthen lodge, just like those Lewis and Clark saw when they passed through the area over 200 years ago. Highmore is home to the June Harter Waterfowl Production Area. SDMRT

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OSCAR HOWE MURALS Visit the ten, newly-restored life-sized murals by Native American artist Oscar Howe and enjoy a 30-minute walking tour about Howe's life and the meaning behind the murals. Painted as a

WPA Arts Project in 1942, five of the murals depict traditional Lakota ceremonies and the other five show important post-contact events from the 1800s. SITTING BULL MONUMENT Sculpted by Korczak Ziolkowski, the Sitting Bull Monument stands upon tribal land at the final resting place of Native American leader Sitting Bull and overlooks the Missouri River west of Mobridge. Although the monument is privately-owned, visitors may call the Mobridge Visitor's Center at 888-614-3474 for information and a free walking tour. MOBRIDGE LIVING HISTORY The 9th presentation of Mobridge Living History, “On a Mission”, will be held July 3 & 4 at the Greenwood Cemetery, located along Highway 1804 and 4th Ave. East and 20th Street. Times are to be announced. Local presenters will tell the stories of people who came from all over the world to settle in the Mobridge area. Don’t miss this entertaining

and informative look back through the history of Mobridge and the surrounding area. For more information, times, and ticket information please contact Diane at kleinmuseum@westriv.com.

WALLEYE CLASSIC & FESTIVAL The Annual SD Walleye Classic and Festival will be held in Akaska, SD July 22–23, 2016. The Classic Fishing ProAm tournament will be open to 100 entries. The tournament is sponsored and operated by AIM (Anglers Insight Marketing), an organization of professional anglers. Many local events will be held during the week-long event; including the popular Akaska Hee Haw Show, Ranch Rodeo, Kid’s Fishing Contest, Arts in the Park and a Street Dance. For more information contact Bill Waeckerle at 605-8509738 or George Kessler at 605-380-1176. DAKOTA SUNSET MUSEUM The Dakota Sunset Museum is an awardwinning museum that opened its doors in 1990 and went through a great expansion in 2006. The museum, located in Gettysburg, SD just east of the Missouri River, showcases the history of Potter County, which was the place of settlement for over 200 Civil War veterans in the early 1880s. At the Dakota Sunset Museum

you will get to explore exhibits that date back to the late 1800s. The Museum features a 40ton Medicine Rock which was originally located 15 miles west of Gettysburg near the Missouri River. Imbedded with human footprints and a handprint, this rock is considered sacred to the Lakota people. In 1995, Lakota artist Del Iron Cloud painted murals at the museum about the Medicine Rock. Location: 205 W. Commercial, Gettysburg, SD, 57 . www.dakotasunsetmuseum.com.

TIMBER LAKE & AREA MUSEUM Timber Lake, located on Highways 20 and 63 between Mobridge and Eagle Butte, serves up history, heritage and hospitality to hunters, campers, history buffs and other visitors. The Timber Lake and Area Museum (free admission), which serves as the year-round information center, has gained a reputation for its Lakota Sioux and

fossil exhibits, genealogy collections, well-stocked book/gift shop, and special events. Little Moreau Recreation Area, a beautiful little state park with fishing and free camping, is nearby. The Days of 1910 Celebration, the last full weekend of July, features rodeo, a demolition derby, talent show, and more, and the Wolf Lodge Powwow is an annual event. Many visitors come again and again. Info at www.timberlakehistory.org, timberlakesouthdakota.com, or on facebook. Phone: 605-865-3553, 605-865-3546 or 1-800-664-3546.

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CHEYENNE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 101 S Main Street PO BOX 58 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 605-964-2722 www.crchamber.org GETTYSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 110 S Exene St. Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-2528 • www.gettysburgsd.net HOVEN SERVICE CLUB PO Box 404 Hoven, SD 57450 605-948-2257 www.hovensd.com LEMMON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 3rd Street West Lemmon, SD 57638 605-374-5716 www.lemmonsd.com

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AKASKA Small town with friendly people located on Lewis and Clark Trail. Close to Oahe — Great fishing and hunting — trail ride, fishing derby, and chicken BBQ first weekend in June. Bait shop, restaurants, campsite, motel as well as trailer’s and cabins to rent. Town of Akaska, Box 17, Akaska, SD 57420 or 605649-7348

EAGLE BUTTE Come explore Eagle Butte! Experience the rich history and culture of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Take in powwows, art shows, rodeos and more! 101 S Main Street, PO BOX 58, Eagle Butte, SD 57625, 605-964-2722, www.crchamber.org

DINING • HUNTING & FISHING Akaska Bait Shop PO Box 103 Akaska, SD 57420 605-649-7847 CAMPING • HUNTING & FISHING

MOBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 212 N Main St. Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-2387 • www.mobridge.org SULLY COUNTY PO Box 265 Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2541 POLLOCK DEVELOPMENT CORP PO Box 57 Pollock, SD 57648 605-889-2490 www.pollocksouthdakota.com TIMBER LAKE & AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO Box 181 Timber Lake, SD 57656 605-865-3546 www.timberlakehistory.org TOWN OF AKASKA PO Box 17 Akaska, SD 57420 605-649-7348

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DishTV, and gas grills. Twenty large boat garages. Reservations recommended for guided walleye fishing. www.sdhuntfishguide.com, 605-229-1739 or 605-380-3701, lgillies@abe.midco.net

D&S Campground, Lodge, Boat Storage, and Guide Service 103 Swan Creek Road, Akaska, SD 57420, Next to Lake Oahe Thirty-four campsites rented daily, monthly or seasonal with water, sewer, and electric. Lodge rooms have bathrooms, AC, heat, refrigerators,

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SD Walleye Classic PO Box 202 Akaska, SD 57420 605-649-6282

GETTYSBURG What excites you? Reeling in a world class walleye? Cruising the lake on a jet ski? Or just enjoying some time away from it all? Then Gettysburg is the place for you! Rich Civil War history, terrific golf course, giant waterslide, all on scenic US 212. Find fun in Gettysburg! 605-765-2528 or www.gettysburgsd.net LODGING Gettysburg Inn and Suites 719 E Hwy 212 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-2373

CAMPING West Whitlock Recreation Area 16157A West Whitlock Rd. Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9410

LODGING • DINING • CAMPING Bob’s Resort 29336 US Hwy 212 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-2500 South Whitlock Resort 29500 US Hwy 212 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9762 West Whitlock Bait & Resort 16151 West Whitlock Rd Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9174 www.westwhitlock.com westwhitlock@venturecomm.net West Whitlock Resort located on Lake Oahe. Bait shop, Bar & Grill offering bait, tackle, beer,

ice, gas, snacks, fishing licenses. Laundromat. Full Menu. Grill open daily at 11 a.m. Happy Hour daily 5-7 p.m. ATTRACTIONS Dakota Sunset Museum 205 W. Commercial Ave, Suite 104 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9480 SERVICES Brown Insurance 505 East Garfield PO Box 204 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9550 Gettysburg/Whitlock Bay Development Corp PO Box 311 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-2731 Northern Plains Coop 503 N Potter Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-2476

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Small Town Big Adventures For More Information Contact: Gettysburg-Whitlock Bay Development Corporation 605-765-2731 gwbdc@venturecomm.net Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce 605-765-2528 gettysburgchamber@gmail.com cityofgettysburgsd.com

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picnic/playground area, camper hookups, golf, airport, abundant wildlife, hunting/fishing. Easy drive to Lake Oahe. For more information, look us over at www.hovensd.com or call City Hall at 605-948-2257 during regular business hours.

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HUNTING & FISHING SERVICES Dakota Farm & Ranch Supply 30960 US Hwy 212 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9400 HOVEN The little town with the big ideas! Conveniently located on SD Hwys.

20/47,13 miles north of US Hwy. 212 or 14 miles south of US Hwy 12 or 14 miles east of US Hwy. 83. Home to the "Cathedral of the Prairies," on the National Registry of Historic Places, a twin-towered edifice unlike any other, with guided tours available on request at 605-948-2451. Convenience store, restaurants, motel, park with

LEMMON Lemmon is known for world famous hunting of deer, antelope, pheasants, grouse, prairie dogs, coyotes and more! Lemmon is located on the YellowStone Trail and home of the World’s Largest Petrified Wood Forest Park. Shadehill Lake and Reservoir with 110 miles of shoreline 5000 acres of water offers endless water recreation opportunities. (605) 374-5716 www.lemmonsd.com

ATTRACTIONS Grand River Museum 114 10th Street West Lemmon, SD 57638 605-374-3911 MOBRIDGE Pop. 3,400. On US Hwy 12. Oasis of Oahe- One of the top walleye fishing areas in the nation. Lewis & Clark trails nearby, festival on the 2nd Sat. of August. Famous Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo is July 2, 3, & 4th. 605-845-2387 or www.mobridge.org ATTRACTIONS Klein Museum 1820 West Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7243 HUNTING & FISHING Blue Blanket Creek Lodging, LLC 29282 131st St Mobridge, SD 57601 605-286-3205

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path MOBRIDGE, SD hunt. fish. play. Whether you’re interested in our world-class fishery and pheasant habitat or looking for a fun-filled ice fishing, prairie dog hunting, rodeo watching, or powwow dancing adventure, visit the Mobridge area for unforgettable comfort and charm. Get A Free Visitor’s Guide Today! 888.614.3474 | mobridge.org 12 LAKE OAHE REGION

LODGING Wrangler Inn 820 W Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-3641 1-800-341-8000 DINING • LODGING • ATTRACTIONS Grand River Casino PO Box 639 Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7104

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LODGING • HUNTING & FISHING Mo Rest Motel/ Mo Pro Guide Service 706 W. Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-3668

ONIDA Onida Area Economic Development PO Box 121, Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2769 www.sullycounty.net A friendly community of 650 residents located on Highway 83 and twenty-five miles from the Missouri River. The community offers year-round recreational opportunities plus an airport with a 3,100-foot runway and five churches. Sutton Bay and Oahe Trails Golf Clubs are located in Sully County on the shores of the Missouri River. The Sully County Fair is held the second weekend in August and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas celebration is the first Friday every December. SERVICES

CAMPING Indian Creek Recreation Area 12905 288th Ave Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7112

BankWest PO Box 225 • 101 Main St Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2656 Sunrise Bank Dakota PO Box 284 Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2641

Overlooking Lake Oahe AN EXCELLENT VACATION SPOT WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME • Campground - 67 Full Hookups With Bath House & Laundry Facilities

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Windjammer Sports Bar & Dining Room

Outdoor headquarters for all seasons

• Motel - Clean Rooms & Cabins, Overlooking the Lake, Reservations Recommended. • General Store - Ice, Beer, Bait, Tackle, Gas, Groceries, Licenses & Guide Service • Steakhouse - Featuring Famous Char-broiled Steaks

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(605) 765-2500 29336 US Highway 212 • Gettysburg, SD 57442 Website: www.BobsResort.com • E-mail: bobsresort@bobsresort.com

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LODGING Codger’s Cove 28170 Spring Creek Place Pierre, SD 57501 605-431-3756 codgerscovervpark.com ATTRACTIONS Oahe Chapel Preservation Society PO Box 7201 Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-2907

cars, motorcycles, junior dragsters and more. www.oahespeedway.com info@oahespeedway.com HUNTING & FISHING • DINING The Outpost Lodge 28229 Cow Creek Rd Pierre, SD 57501 605-264-5450 HUNTING & FISHING • LODGING • DINING • CAMPING

Oahe Speedway 18 Miles N Hwy. 1804 PO Box 471 Pierre, SD 57501 Office (605) 223-9885

Pike Haven Resort 27645 Pike Haven Place Pierre, SD 57501 605-264-5465

2016 is our 12th year of competition at Oahe Speedway; South Dakota’s only National Hot Rod Association sanctioned ¼ mile Drag Strip, Oahe Speedway offers the thrill of Drag Racing for all with entertaining side by side competition of dragsters, street

POLLOCK Population: 240 friendly people. Moved mid-1950's, Pollock is located on Scenic Highway 1804 and 10, and known for widest main streets in South Dakota; excellent hunting, fishing, and water recreation; great food; beautiful sunrises and sunsets; varied camping sites, and Visitor Center

Seaof Grass

Exhibit at the Timber Lake Museum

A Timeline of History Interpreted by 24 Regional Artists

OPEN YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDING EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT. 800 MAIN STREET, TIMBER LAKE , SD 57656 605-865-3546 OR 800-664-3546 OR 605-865-3553

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Home of the World’s Largest Petrified Park Outdoor Paradise in the Heart of West River Country The Opportunity to Hunt Two States in One Day! Shadehill Recreation with 5000 Surface Acres of Water Yellow Stone Trail Hugh Glass Monument Grand River Museum Custer’s 7th Cavalry www.lemmonsd.com s lchamber@sdplains.com s 605-374-5716

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rich in heritage. Contact 605-8892450, 605-889-2490, or www.pollocksouthdakota.com. HUNTING & FISHING Bare Foot Lodge PO Box 394 Pollock, SD 57648 605-889-2498 SELBY LODGING Selby Motel 5000 Hwy 12 & 83 Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7979

“prairie jewel” of the state park system. Hunting lodges and guest ranches. Tour 1910 Main Street or visit the BIG free museum, Days of 1910 Rodeo, Wolf Lodge PowWow each summer. Located on Highway 20 between Pierre, SD and Bismarck, ND. Info at www.timberlakehistory.org or call 605-865-3553 or 605-865-3546.

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ATTRACTIONS • HUNTING & FISHING Shorty’s One Stop 3005 US Hwy 12 PO Box 175 Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7858 SERVICES BankWest PO Box 344 4400 Main St Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7272 TIMBER LAKE This West River town of 450 people serves up history, heritage and down-home hospitality. The area is home to the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux as well as generations of farmers, ranchers, and cowboys. Little Moreau Recreation Area is the

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Modern Unit Motel – AC Cabins • Trailer Rentals Boat Ramp • Laundromat Campground – Showers, Full Hook-ups Convenience Store – Bait & Tackle, Fishing Licenses, Gas, Guide Service, Supper Club

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Maps and Publications There are several maps and publications designed to aid the hunter and fisherman. The following is a list of those maps, publishers and costs. Prices are subject to change. BLM Surface Management Quads Shows public land in extreme western and northwestern South Dakota. Free index available. Bureau of Land Management, 310 Roundup St., Belle Fourche, SD 57717. (605) 892-7000. FAX: (605) 892-7015. www.mt.blm.gov E-mail: marian_atkins@mt.blm.gov $. Missouri River Boating and Recreation Guide Maps Includes water area and government lands on the main-stem reservoirs of the Missouri River. Maps for Lakes Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case and Lewis & Clark can be ordered from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Information Center PO Box 710, Yankton, SD 57078. (866) 285-3219 Maps are available to view/print online at http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/DamandLakeProjects/ MissouriRiverDams.aspx If requesting a printed copy, check with the Corps for map costs and postage. Missouri River Reservoir Access Maps Separate color maps of each lake showing location of access. Limited detail. Includes a chart of public recreation facilities. Game, Fish and Parks, 523 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501. (605) 773-3485. FAX: (605) 773-6245. www.gfp.sd.gov E-mail: wildinfo@state.sd.us Free. Buffalo Gap National Grassland Color map of the National Grassland and Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota. U.S. Forest Service, PO Box 425, Wall, SD 57790. (605) 279-2125. FAX: (605) 279-2725. www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska/units/frrd/bgng.html $. Fort Pierre National Grassland Color map of the National Grassland. U.S. Forest Service, 1020 N. Deadwood St., Ft. Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 224-5517. FAX: (605) 224-6517. $. www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska/units/fp/ftpierre.html Grand River and Cedar River National Grasslands Color map of the National Grasslands in northwestern South Dakota. U.S. Forest Service, PO Box 390, Lemmon, SD 57638. (605) 374-3592. FAX: (605) 374-5575. $. www.fs.fed.us/r1/dakotaprairie/grandriver.html Custer National Forest Color map including Cave Hills, Slim Buttes, Long Pines, and Short Pines in northwestern South Dakota as well as Custer National Forest in Montana. U.S. Forest Service, PO Box 37, Camp Crook, SD 57724. (605) 797-4432. FAX: (605) 797-4404. $. www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/ Topographical South Dakota School of Mines Department of Geology, 501 E. St. Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701. (605) 394-2461. FAX: (605) 394-6703. $.

Campground Guide Booklet listing private as well as all public campgrounds with descriptions and location maps. South Dakota Tourism, 711 E. Wells Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-3369. (605) 773-3301. FAX: (605) 773-3256. Free. travelsd.com

The following publications are available online at www.gfp.sd.gov. South Dakota Hunting Atlas Contains maps of each South Dakota county with all State Game Production Areas, State Parks, Recreation Areas and Walk-In Areas and Federal Waterfowl Production Areas marked in color. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 223-7660 Free. E-mail: wildinfo@state.sd.us South Dakota Public Fishing Waters Booklet listing all public fishing waters, location from nearest town, facilities and species of fish in each lake. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 223-7660. Email: wildinfo@state.sd.us South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Handbooks Synopsis of regulations for the current year. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 223-7660. Free. E-mail: wildinfo@state.sd.us Missouri River Waterfowl Refuges Complete listing of the waterfowl refuges along the Missouri River system in South Dakota. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 223-7660. Free. E-mail: wildinfo@state.sd.us South Dakota Conservation Digest Full-color, 32-page magazine. Published six times a year. Articles on fishing, hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 2237660. $5 for one year, $12 for three years. E-mail: wildinfo@state.sd.us Park Times Tabloid providing all necessary information on state parks and recreation areas. Game, Fish and Parks, 20641 SD Hwy 1806, Fort Pierre, SD 57532. (605) 223-7660. Free. E-mail: parkinfo@state.sd.us

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Camping Info LUA – Lakeside Use Area RA – Recreation Area NA – Nature Area Tailrace – Fort Thompson Fort Thompson – Fort Thompson North Shore – Fort Thompson North Bend LUA – Fort Thompson West Bend RA – Pierre Joe Creek LUA – Pierre De Grey LUA – Pierre Rousseau – Pierre Farm Island RA – Pierre La Framboise Island NA – Pierre Antelope Creek LUA – Ft. Pierre Iron Nation – Lower Brule Narrows – Lower Brule Lower Brule – Lower Brule Counselor Creek – Lower Brule Good Soldier Creek – Fort Thompson

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ake Sharpe flows for 80 miles from the Capital City of Pierre to the Big Bend Dam at Fort Thompson. With its fairly narrow channel, this reservoir more closely resembles a river, and it consistently provides solid numbers of walleye, bass, sauger, catfish and even some trout. In the Capital City of Pierre, be sure to visit the State Capitol. This exquisite building features a terrazzo tile Italian floor, majestic marble staircase and 90-foot rotunda. Outside the Capitol, a new memorial to World War II veterans – six bronze statues representing the branches in which South Dakotans served during WWII — graces the shores of Capitol Lake.

Nearby, the Cultural Heritage Center’s exhibits cover Lakota culture, the homesteading experience, gold mining and more. In Ft. Pierre you can visit the Verendrye Monument, Fischer’s Lily Park and the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center. Lewis and Clark first encountered the Teton Sioux in the park. North of Big Bend Dam, the river makes a large, loose curve, nearly creating a full circle. This “Big Bend” is responsible for the dam’s name. Explorers Lewis and Clark were aware of the bend when they came up the Missouri River in 1804. The thin strip of land between the two ends of the Big Bend is known as the Narrows. When Lewis and Clark passed through, they noted an

abundance of wildlife here. It’s no different today. The rugged bluffs that line Lake Sharpe harbor many species of waterfowl and wildlife. Hunting opportunities include Canada geese, duck, grouse, pheasant, deer and antelope. Two Indian reservations — the Crow Creek and Lower Brule — border Lake Sharpe as it winds its way towards Chamberlain. You can experience the raw beauty of this landscape by driving the Native American Scenic Byway. The 101-mile route takes you to the edge of river bluffs, down to the river bottom, and up onto the High Plains where you may catch a glimpse of a tribal buffalo herd. Visit the Buffalo Interpretative Center during your drive. The Center is owned and operated by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. SDMRT

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CAPITOL This impressive structure was built in 1910. Its elaborate interior features Greek and Roman designs. Marble wainscoting and columns, terrazzo tile floor, Victorian leaded glass and brass door fixtures create a grand and distinguished look. The building was almost fully restored for the state’s Centennial in 1989. Self-guided tour scripts are available inside the north doors. The Capitol is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. SOUTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM Downtown Pierre. Learn about the history of the South Dakota Air and Army National Guard from the days of the Dakota Territory (1860’s) to the present, with emphasis on various wars and conflicts. Group tours available by appointment. 301 East Dakota Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (605) 224-9991. Free Admission

KOREAN, VIETNAM & WWII WAR MEMORIALS The names of South Dakotans who lost their lives in these wars are carved in polished granite that reflects the flames of the fountain. The Korean War Memorial sculpture portrays a brave American GI enduring devastating enemy forces and arctic weather during the Chosin Battle. The soldier is still fighting as he glances over at his fallen brethren, their

names now upon a wall. Also, a Vietnam Memorial sculpture stands nearby. The WWII Memorial was dedicated just four days after 9/11, seven larger than life bronze sculptures pay tribute to the more than 68,000 South Dakotans that served in the US Armed forces.

FIGHTING STALLIONS MEMORIAL Constructed as a lasting memorial to Governor George S. Mickelson and seven other men who perished in an airplane crash in April 1993; the memorial is a replica of a carving by Korczak Ziolkowski, carver of the Crazy Horse Memorial.

the width at the base is 3,500 feet. Lake Oahe, created by the dam, stretches 231 miles north to Bismarck, ND. The lake covers 347,000 acres of land and has 2,250 miles of shoreline (more than the coast of California).

OAHE VISITOR CENTER Offering great views of South Dakota’s largest lake, the Oahe Dam Visitor Center presents a complete history of Lake Oahe and construction of the Oahe Dam. Exhibits describe the exploration, settlement, and natural history of the Missouri River, with information on the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery as well as Native American culture. It’s a photographers dream.Tourism information; including culture and history, fishing/hunting and events can be obtained at the Visitor Center. Open year-round with summer hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and winter hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seven miles north of Pierre at 20207 SD Highway 1804. For a Missouri River Visitor’s & Sportmen’s Guide: Call 1-888-386-4617 or go to www.sdmissouririver.com.

OAHE DAM AND LAKE OAHE The dam was dedicated in 1962 by Pres. John F. Kennedy, and is the 2nd largest rolled earth dam in the world. It is 245 feet high, 9,300 feet long and

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D i r e c t o r y o f S e r v i c e s ________________ Dakota Western Key Heritage Festival FORT PIERRE TOURISM PO Box 608 Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-2358 HIGHMORE CIVIC AND COMMERCE 19891 SD Hwy 47 Highmore, SD 57345 605-852-2927 MILLER CIVIC AND COMMERCE 103 W 3rd St Miller, SD 57362 605-853-3098 • www.millersd.org PIERRE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 800 W. Dakota Pierre, SD 57501 1-800-962-2034 www.pierre.org

PO Box 728 Pierre, SD 57501 605-222-0079

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Verendrye Museum 115 Deadwood Street Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-6797 fortpierre.com

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Population 2,250. Fort Pierre is in the heart of SD. Enjoy fishing and hunting on the Missouri River and Lake Sharpe. There’s camping, dining, lodging, an 18 hole golf course, and the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center. Scheduled events are pari-mutuel horse racing, 4th of July rodeo and fireworks and the Shrine circus. 605-223-7603.

LODGING AmericInn Lodges & Suites Teton Island Conference Center 312 Island Drive PO Box 608 Fort Pierre, 57532 605-223-2358

Eagle’s View Bed & Breakfast 710 Verendrye Drive Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-224-4053

Willow Creek Wildlife 20628 Willow Creek Rd Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-3154

CAMPING Oahe Downstream Recreation Area 20439 Marina Loop Road Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-7722

HIGHMORE Whether your interest in Highmore is business, family relocation, tourism, the outdoors, or civic involvement, we want you to get better acquainted with what we

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 110 E. Stanley Road Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-9045 My Place Motel 209 E Hustan Ave Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-494-2090 myplacehotels.com

DINING Silver Spur Restaurant & Bar 103 East Main Street Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-494-2100

ATTRACTIONS Buffalo Interpretive Center 29349 Hwy 1806 PO Box 268 Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-2260

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have to offer. We want you to be a part of our future. We invite you to take a moment to acquaint yourself with our community. Visit www.highmore.org or call 605-852-2927 for more information.

MILLER Located at the crossroads of Hwy 45 and Hwy 14, this central South Dakota town boasts some fo the finest pheasant hunting in the state due to a large amount of public land in the area. Be sure to stop and enjoy some of the fantastic food and shops that keep travelers coming back year after year. 605-853-3098 or www.millersd.org

PIERRE Camping, fishing, kayaking, history, cowboys, heritage... It's all here in South Dakota's Capital City. Tour the State Capitol, Oahe Dam (world's second largest rolled-earth dam), Cultural Heritage Center, and the South Dakota Discovery Center. Only 30 minutes off I-90. Pierre, Your Adventure on the River. Population 13,786. 1-800-962-2034. www.pierre.org

Governor’s Inn 700 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-4200

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River Lodge 713 W. Sioux Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-4140

Super 8 Motel 320 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-1617

LODGING • DINING Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center 920 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-6877

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites 808 W. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-494-2582

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Comfort Inn - Pierre 410 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-0377

RedRossa Italian Grille 800 W. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-494-2599

Days Inn 520 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-0411

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The Interpretive Center, overlooks one of the three Tribal bison pastures on the Native American Scenic Byway (Highway 1806) just 7 miles East of Fort Pierre. • Hands-on Exhibits • Interpretive Videos • Gift Shop.

The Buffalo Interpretive Center 29349 Highway 1806 Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-2260 • 888-323-2260 www.lbst.org

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ATTRACTIONS ChrisaMari Vineyards & Winery 29141 Holly Road Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-4778 SD Discovery Center 805 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8295 South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center Just north of the State Capitol, the Museum & Archives explore the dynamic history and culture of the state, from the earliest inhabitants to today. Open yearround, the Museum features award-winning exhibits, new programs and special events. Kids 17 & under get in free. 605-773-3458 history.sd.gov SD National Guard Museum 301 E. Dakota Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-9991 Visions of the Past 30246 SD Hwy 34 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-5153

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Historic Pierre Street Association PO Box 563 Pierre, SD 57501

BankWest 420 S Pierre St PO Box 998 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-7391

Lynn’s Dakotamart 120 W Sioux Ave PO Box 1158 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8871

Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc. PO Box 218 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-9223

HUNTING & FISHING Crooked Creek Outfitters, LLC 2302 Calloway Court Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8156 or 605-280-7714 Hutch’s Guide Service 231 Decoy Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-220-2844

CAMPING Farm Island/West Bend Recreation Area 1301 Farm Island Road Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-2885

Pryntcomm PO Box 100 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-9999 US Army Corps of Engineers 28563 Powerhouse Road Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-5862

700 W Sioux Pierre, SD (605)-224-4200 1-877-523-0080 Information@govinn.com www.govinn.com

Rooms include coffee makers, free internet, refrigerator, and microwave. Free hot continental breakfast featuring Belgian Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy Guide service, attraction information, fish freezer, boat trailer parking available.

Pool and hot tub

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Museum open 7 days a week! FREE admission for kids!

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HISTORIC OAHE CHAPEL Put a little history in your next special event.

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Lake Oahe – Oahe Dam Construction on the Oahe Dam began in 1948. President John F. Kennedy officially dedicated the first two power generators in August of 1962. The Oahe Dam was the largest earth-rolled dam in the world at the time of its construction. Both the dam and the lake are named for the Oahe Mission established among the Lakota Sioux people in 1874, about 8 miles upstream from the present site of the dam. The word “Oahe”, roughly translated, means “a foundation” or “a place to stand on”. Lake Oahe’s 2,250-

mile shoreline offers a unique and scenic beauty to visitors year-round. Recreational opportunities include watchable wildlife, hunting, camping, some of the best fishing in the region, and much more.

Lake Sharpe – Big Bend Dam Construction on the Big Bend Dam began in 1959, with closure of the embankment occurring in 1963. The dam takes its name from the unique bend in the Missouri River seven miles upstream from the dam. At this point in its course, the Missouri makes almost a full loop, traveling 25 miles before returning to the “neck” where the land is only about one mile wide. Lake Sharpe is named for Merrill Q. Sharpe, former South Dakota Governor, who was instrumental in getting the dams built on the Missouri River. A myriad of options exist for recreation around the dam and lake. Hunting and fishing, observing wildlife, or just getting away from the fast pace of everyday life is easy to do along beautiful Lake Sharpe.

Lake Francis Case – Fort Randall Dam Construction began on the Fort Randall Dam in 1946. President Dwight D. Eisenhower threw the switch that started 32 LAKE SHARPE REGION

the first power generating unit in 1954. The dam is named for the Fort Randall Military Post which was built in 1856 to keep peace on the frontier and serve as a major navigation link on the Missouri River. Lake Francis Case is named for former South Dakota Representative and Senator Francis Higbee Case. In addition to the abundant recreation opportunities that are available, visitors will enjoy strolling through the Fort Randall Historic Site, where history seems to come alive.

Lewis & Clark Lake – Gavins Point Dam Ground was broken at the Fort Randall damsite in 1952 and construction of the dam, powerplant and associated facilities was completed in 1957. Lewis & Clark Lake is named after the famous explorers of the Missouri River – Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Outdoor recreation around the lake includes camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography. For more information on South Dakota’s Missouri River, visit the Oahe Dam Visitor Center above the Oahe Dam at Pierre, SD. Located at 20207 SD Hwy 1804. www.sdmissouririver.com SDMRT

When you come to the Missouri River in South Dakota we want you to have a great vacation, but also to be safe. Please take a few minutes to read the safety items below! BOATERS: 1. Put on your life jacket and leave your alcohol behind. 2. Check the weather forecast. 3. File a float plan with a friend.

4. Check your boat for all required safety equipment.

2. Don’t take chances, by over estimating your swimming skills.

5. Check your electrical system and fuel system for gas fumes.

3. Swim only in designated swimming areas.

6. Know your waterway.

4. Never swim alone.

7. Be a safe boater. Always be on the look-out! SWIMMERS: 1. Never relay on toys such as inner tubes and water wings to stay afloat.

ALCOHOL – It’s a fact, alcohol and water don’t mix. Unfortunately many people ignore this and each year about 3,000 of them are wrong… dead wrong. SDMRT

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of the reservoir. If you are shore fishing it is best in May and June. The smallmouth bass in Lake Sharpe grow quickly to small sizes but take several more years for them to reach quality sizes. In late summer, fish early, like at sunrise for best results. I would recommend focusing effort at West Bend, Joe Creek and North Bend areas. These fish are the second most frequently caught species in Lake Sharpe and many anglers take them when fishing the flats for walleye.

Fishing the Missouri River System in 2016, Continued from page 4 Channel catfish are abundant in Oahe though they are often underutilized and underappreciated. These channel catfish populations exhibit some of the best population size structures throughout the state and/or the Midwest. When angling, these fish are found in a wide range of depths and habitats. They provide an excellent fishing opportunity, especially through the summer months. There is no daily limit on these fish, they are easy to catch, and rank high in table fair. For bait, I would suggest night crawlers, large chubs or minnows, or any of the across-thecounter baits. Chinook salmon are trying to make a comeback in lake Oahe. The outlook for 2016 is still unknown, but with the many young lake herring in Lake Oahe for the Chinook salmon to eat, the potential to see a new state record in 2016 is real. In 2015, several Chinook salmon were caught that topped the scales at the 20 pound plus range. They can be taken in the spring without the use of downriggers; however, downriggers work best during the summer months. Other fish that are often caught in Lake Oahe include white bass, freshwater drum, yellow perch, and a variety of rough fish throughout the reservoir. These special can also add some fight to a wet line. Downstream from lake oahe is Lake Sharpe, beginning at the tailwaters of Lake Oahe in Pierre and ending at Big Bend Dam some 80 miles downstream. Once again, walleye fishing here is excellent and should continue to be so. Smallmouth bass

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can be caught here and are also abundant with sizes from 1 to 5 pounds. Walleye produced in 2010-2011 should provide some good angling opportunities in the spring and summer. Average fish caught this year were around the 15-inch mark. Angling success is highest in the spring in the upper region near Pierre, and progresses downriver where it remains good throughout the summer. Lake Sharpe has a quality smallmouth bass fishery. The best fishing is on the lower half

Channel catfish are found throughout Lake Sharpe with quality fish frequently observed. Additionally, the rainbow trout fishery is best from April to May in the tailwater areas and marina below Oahe Dam. Lake Sharpe also has a notable white bass population which provides another good angling opportunity in the spring. The average size of these fish is around 14 inches and put up a great fight on light tackle.

Lake Francis Case reservoir begins at Fort Thompson and continues south through Chamberlain, Platte and Lake Andes meandering 120 miles to Pickstown at Fort Randall Dam. This lake is known for its populations of walleye and smallmouth bass. 2015 proved to be a good angling year on Francis Case with healthy fish being taken. Geno Adams noted that “walleye in Lakes Sharpe, Francis Case and Lewis and Clark rely heavily on gizzard shad as a food source. The shad population was in good shape through 2015 and going into 2016.” Adams also said “all the reservoirs have their own unique personality, and many have common sportfish fisheries that include walleye, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and white bass. Each of these reservoirs offer unique and exciting fishing opportunities where the fishing season never closes.” Lewis and Clark is the smallest of the four reservoirs. This body of water is known for its paddlefish fishery in the tailwaters below Gavin’s Point Dam. Like the other reservoirs, a spring walleye bit is also present throughout the reservoir and below the dam. For up-to-date angling reports go to www.sdmissouririver.com.

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ou need to understand the basic rules of kayaking in order to fully enjoy your kayaking adventure, and make sure you also have the tools necessary to learn kayaking the easy way as you get started.

The basic instructions for kayaking are similar to those for most water sports such as canoeing, white water rafting etc. It is recommended that you take a basic class that teaches about kayaking and the basics you need to know before you go out on a kayak. It is also a good idea to always go out kayaking with a friend or two. Many Kayaks are built for two people. There are also kayaks for singles, and groups of threes and fours. Some people love the silent, methodical motion and the feel of gliding across the water all alone and undisturbed—however, if you are kayaking for the first time, or if you are just a beginner, it is not the best suggestion to go out alone on the water—in case something goes wrong. The following are a few examples of the basic rules of kayaking. These will be important to know—preferably first hand from an instructor. Many kayaking businesses offer kayaking lessons for begin36 LAKE SHARPE REGION

ners that include both instruction and in-water adventure. So do not be intimidated. This is a wonderful summer sport you would hate to miss out on. FIRST YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES BEFORE KAYAKING: Kayaking is an extreme exercise for your upper body muscles. You will want to stretch out your arms very well, and if you already have some muscle tone to your arms and back—you will have a great advantage because you will not get tired as quickly as someone who is not as strong. However, kayaking on a regular basis is a great way to build upper body strength, too. So if you live nearby a suitable place for kayaking—you may want to consider using this fun, relaxing and popular sport as a form of exercise. HOW TO PROPERLY SIT IN A KAYAK: You will want to make sure that you sit in the kayak correctly from the beginning, you will need to know the proper way to sit so that your boat does not become unstable and you do not risk tipping over. This is fairly easy to do many kayaks make it very self-explanatory and comfort

able as well. However, it is much better demonstrated than described. HOW TO HOLD YOUR PADDLE: As with canoeing etc, you will need to know how to hold your paddles so that you can maintain a firm grip as well as the capability to steer the kayak the way you want. PROPER PADDLING TECHNIQUES: Of course, you will have to know more than just how to grip the paddle, but how to use your paddle for steering. It is easy to get stuck turning your kayak in circles, which can not only be frustrating but also hold you back and separate you from the rest of the group. RULES OF THE WATERWAYS: There are many kinds of kayaks, ocean kayaks, river kayaks and kayaks designed for use on lakes or stiller waters. For every kind of body of water you kayak there will be certain rules that pertain to the dangers of kayaking in such types of waters, what to expect, and how to best manage your kayak once you are out there having fun. SDMRT

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Collectively known as Sioux, each of the allied bands within this nation spoke one of three dialects: Dakota, Lakota or Nakota. These terms have various meanings, depending on how they are used. They categorize and differentiate the general direction or area that each of the allied bands are located or originate. Visitors can view and purchase authentic art and crafts at many locations. Tribal casinos provide gaming excitement and many powwows are open to the general public. Native American communities contain a diversity of tribal members who practice varying degrees of tradition. Traditionalists expect tribal member and visitors alike to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of tribal religion and ceremonies. With this in mind, it must be recognized that a code of conduct practiced at one community or event may not be appropriate for another. The ancestors of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribes left many artifacts and ruins behind. Resist the impulse to pick up souvenirs. Native American remains and artifacts are protected federally by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which carries stiff penalties. Of the nine tribes in South Dakota, six are in or border the Missouri River Tourism Region. For a South Dakota Tribal Lands brochure, which includes information on all nine tribes, call 888-386-4617 or www.sdmissouririver.com. SDMRT

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he Native American Scenic Byway is the gateway to a revealing cultural experience. The byway is a journey through the heart of the Lakota Sioux Nation allowing visitors appropriate access to the history, tradition, development, and future of the Lakota people.

The Bywayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to generate understanding of the unique history and culture surrounding the corridor. It is a focal point for the coordinated planning, marketing, and use of these resources. More than just a safe, comfortable, enjoyable drive, the experience of the Byway will help the heart and mind of the visitor travel back in time to the day when the Sioux were the dominate culture of the high plains. The Native American Scenic Byway stretches across the expansive tallgrass plains of the Sioux people, who preserve the history of the shaping of the American West. As you pass through the green-gold hills of this Byway, its many memorial markers, monuments, museums, and sacred sites commemorate the heritage of the Sioux Nation and help you hear history from the Native American point of view. The Native American Scenic Byway not only lets you experience the rolling plains of South Dakota, but also gives insight into the ancient culture of the Native American: their traditions, their history, their way of life (map on page 30-31 for entire route). For Scenic Byway brochure www.sdmissouririver.com or 888-386-4617. SDMRT

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Camping Info LUA – Lakeside Use Area RA – Recreation Area NA – Nature Area Randall Creek RA – Pickstown Tailrace – Pickstown Spillway LUA – Pickstown North Point RA – Pickstown White Swan LUA – Lake Andes Pease Creek RA – Lake Andes North Wheeler RA – Platte Platte Creek RA – Platte Snake Creek RA – Platte Turgeon Wells – Platte Elm Creek LUA – Chamberlain Cedar Shore LUA – Chamberlain Dude Ranch LUA – Chamberlain Buryanek RA – Platte West Bridge LUA – Platte Whetstone Bay LUA – Bonesteel South Wheeler LUA – Bonesteel South Scalp Creek LUA – Bonesteel Joe Day Bay LUA – Pickstown South Shore LUA – Pickstown Burke Lake RA – Burke

his long, gently winding waterway extends for approximately 100 miles, reaching a maximum depth of 140 feet at Fort Randall Dam. Popularly fished species include walleye, northern pike, perch, and several species of bass. When you’re ready to reconnect with the world, visit communities such as Chamberlain, Pickstown, Plankinton, Platte, Presho, Wagner and Winner that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Francis Case cuts through grassy prairie and grain fields that provide habitat for pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, turkeys and geese. Hunters also pursue big-game animals such as white-tailed deer, mule deer and antelope.

When you reach Chamberlain, be sure to visit the Akta Lakota Museum for an insightful journey into Lakota culture. Exhibits of traditional ceremonial dress, weaponry and tools tell the story of this fascinating people. Other Chamberlain highlights are the Lewis and Clark Information Center and the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Two national wildlife refuges – Lake Andes and Karl E. Mundt – are set aside to protect the area’s natural resources, waterfowl and wildlife. At the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, visitors may encounter any number of species indigenous to the area, from beaver to white-tailed deer. During the spring and fall migrations, bird watchers enjoy a great diversity of birds.

At the nearby Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge – just below Fort Randall Dam – bald eagles sit high atop cottonwood trees lining the shore. Winter is prime eagle-watching time. Old Fort Randall, a military fort built in 1856, once stood in the shadow of Fort Randall Dam. Today, visitors can walk the parade grounds and imagine what life was like at this lonely frontier post. Remnants of only one building – the fort’s chapel – remain standing. The Yankton Sioux Tribe has its lands along the Missouri River near Marty. SDMRT

–––––––––––––– E V E N T S & A T T R A C T I O N S –––––––––––––– THE FORT RANDALL MILITARY POST The Fort Randall Military Post was established on June 26, 1856. In 1875 the

combination chapel, library and lodge was erected with the sweat from many a soldier and at a cost of approximately $20,000. Built in the shape of a cross, the yellow chalk rock, red cedar and black walnut cathedral-style building included a bell tower with a winding staircase. A large organ and bell that could be heard for miles was installed in the chapel after it was built. The Corps of Engineers Fort Randall Project at Pickstown welcomes you to visit the historic Fort Randall Military Post, Chapel and Cemetery. 605-487-7847 THE NARROWS HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE AREA The Narrows Historical Interpretive Area is part of the Lower Brule Sioux's spectacular Missouri Valley homeland. In a

narrow range of hills inside the renowned Big Bend of the Missouri River, visitors can tour a typical Lakota tipi encampment, explore a large earthlodge, recently constructed in traditional style by members of the Arikara Tribe, and climb up into the hills to see a stunning vista shared by people over thousands of years, including Lewis and Clark in 1804. www.lbst.org

Museum at Presho, features granite walls engraved with the names of Lyman County veterans and pioneers. The memorial is open year round for viewing. The adjacent Pioneer Museum features pioneer and Native American artifacts, genealogy information and much more, and is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free admission.

THE GEDDES HISTORIC VILLAGE Bring the family and explore a recreation of days gone by. The Historic Village features the Original Papineau Trading Post, a Red, White and Blue Schoolhouse, a scaled replica of a Keelboat used by explorers Lewis and Clark on their famous journey, the Childhood Home of South Dakota’s famed governor, Peter Norbeck, the WNAX Building, Pioneer Cemetery and more! Free, guided tours are available! They’ll be sure to fill you and your family in on the rich history of The Village as well as all the other great attractions Geddes has to offer. PRESHO Lyman County Pioneer and Veteran Memorial, located on the grounds of the Lyman County Historical Society Pioneer

SOUTH DAKOTA TRACTOR MUSEUM The South Dakota Tractor Museum at Kimball is located on Cemetery Road just south of I-90 (exit 284.) You will find historic tractors, automobiles and other farm machinery that has been restored and put on display by local farmers and mechanics. The museum is also home to an old windmill, an outdoor toilet, a one-room country school, blacksmith shop and a barn full of horse-driven farm equipment. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 1 p.m.to 5 p.m. For more information go to www.sdtractormuseum.home.comcast.net or call 605-778-6421.

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D i r e c t o r y o f S e r v i c e s ________________ Key CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 112 N Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-234-4416 www.chamberlainsd.org GEDDES HISTORIC DISTRICT PO Box 97 Geddes, SD 57342 605-337-2501 CITY OF LAKE ANDES PO Box 783 Lake Andes, SD 57306 605-487-7694 LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE 187 Oyate Circle Lower Brule, SD 57548 605-473-0561 www.lbst.org PLATTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 521 Main St. • PO Box 393 Platte, SD 57369 888-297-8175 www.plattesd.org PRESHO AREA CHAMBER, INC. 321 N. Main • PO Box 415 Presho, SD 57568 605-895-9445 www.presho.net TOWN OF PICKSTOWN PO Box 107 Pickstown, SD 57367 605-487-7553 CITY OF PLANKINTON PO Box 517 Plankinton, SD 57368 605-942-7767 www.plankinton.com WAGNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 697 Wagner, SD 57380 605-491-4051 www.cityofwagner.org

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LODGING DINING ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING SERVICES

Best Western Lee’s Motor Inn 220 W King St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-5575 Bel Aire Motel I-90, Exit 265 PO Box 213 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-5595

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Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 203 E Hwy 16 Oacoma, SD 57365 605-234-4222

Hillcrest Motel 743 W 7th PO Box 349 Burke, SD 57523 605-775-2654

Oasis Inn I-90, Exit 260 PO Box 39 Oacoma, SD 57365 605-734-6061 • 1-800-635-3559

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Population 2,600. Located at the crossroads of I-90 and the majestic Missouri River (also known as Lake Francis Case) in south central South Dakota. Known for excellent walleye fishing, pheasant, and big game hunting. Located 215 miles from the Black Hills. Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB, 112 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325. Phone: 605-2344416.

LODGING AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1981 E King St. PO Box 36 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-0985

Cedar Shore Resort I-90, Exit 260 PO Box 308 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-6376 • 1-888-697-6363

DINING Al’s Oasis I-90, Exit 260 1000 E Hwy 16 Oacoma, SD 57365 605-734-6054

ATTRACTIONS Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center I-90, Exit 263. Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School, the museum offers a combination of authentic Native American artifact displays and contemporary works of art by the Northern Plains people. Featured attractions include interactive displays, a life-sized mounted buffalo, a 36-foot diorama, offering a sweeping view of life on the prairie form the Missouri River to the Black Hills. Open year-round. (May-September) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Allow one-hour. Free. Phone: 800-798-3452. See ad on page 42.

Chamberlain Information Center I-90 • Chamberlain, SD 57325

South Dakota Hall of Fame 1480 S Main PO Box 180 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-4216

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overlooking the Missouri River, NEW showers, WIFI at site, full hookups, heated swimming pool, close to fishing and golf course. Open April 1 to October 31. Phone: 605-234-6959, 800-675-6959 or write 605 E. Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD 57365. www.alsoasis.com

SHOPPING Dakota Plains Gallery & Giftshop 209 N Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-234-5472

GEDDES A little town on the prairie. Located on Hwy 50 (Lewis & Clark Trail - National Scenic Byway), Lead to Geddes. Charles Mix Historical Restoration Society is located eight miles from the Missouri River, a charming community with museum, restored original 1895 log cabin, original 1895 rural school house, Peter Norbeck's boyhood home, and a 1900 claims shanty. The Annual Fur Trader Days are during the 2nd weekend in August. For more information,

contact 605-337-2501 or write to the Charles Mix Historical Restoration Society, PO Box 132, Geddes, SD 57342. GREGORY

LODGING Gray House Motel 911 E Hwy 18 Gregory, SD 57533 605-835-8479

HUNTING & FISHING Dakota Prairie Guide Service 34159 252nd Street Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-680-1910 South Dakota Walleye Charters 610 North 3rd Beresford, SD 57004 605-366-1875

SERVICES First Dakota National Bank 201 N Courtland St PO Box 609 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-5555

Oasis Campground I-90, Exit 260, 2 miles west of Chamberlain. Grassy campsites

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HUNTING & FISHING Circle H Ranch 33823 296th St Gregory, SD 57533 605-731-5050

SERVICES BankWest 615 Main St PO Box 348 Gregory, SD 57533 605-835-9692 HAMILL

HUNTING & FISHING Young’s Hunting Service 32658 273rd Street Hamill, SD 57534 605-842-0308 KADOKA

SERVICES BankWest 1015 Main St • PO Box 69 Kadoka, SD 57543 605-837-2281 KENNEBEC

SERVICES BankWest 213 S Main St • PO Box 276 Kennebec, SD 57544 605-869-2211 KIMBALL

ATTRACTIONS South Dakota Tractor Museum 201 W Cemetary Rd. PO Box 24 Kimball, SD 57355 605-778-6421. LAKE ANDES

Lake Andes is so conveniently located just 6 miles from the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River. The area is known for being a recreational haven for the outdoorsmen. We offer a gateway to fishing , hunting, and water sports. Our little town is right here and can provide you with lodging, gas and food. Don’t miss our annual Fish Days Celebration the 1st weekend of June. This event offers fun for the whole family. 605-487-7694

LODGING Circle H Motel PO Box 607 Lake Andes, SD 57356 605-487-7652

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South Dakota Birding Festival 38672 291 Street Lake Andes, SD 57356 605-487-7603

Sung Maka Ska Native Gifts 187 Oyate Circle Lower Brule, SD 57548 605-473-5076

LOWER BRULE At Lower Brule immerse yourself in the vast sweeping prairies of the Great Plains of South Dakota in the land of the buffalo. We are the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), a band of the Lakota Nation. We warmly welcome visitors to our homeland along Mni Sose, the Missouri River, a place of endless recreation and unforgettable experiences. www.lbst.org 605-473-0561

LODGING • DINING • ATTRACTIONS Golden Buffalo Casino 321 Sitting Bull St Lower Brule, SD 57548 Take I-90 Exit 248 at Reliance, then 15 minutes north. 605-473-5577 www.lbst.org

HUNTING & FISHING • ATTRACTIONS Lower Brule Wildlife, Fish & Recreation PO Box 246 Lower Brule, SD 57548 605-473-5666

Services include motels and campgrounds, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, gas, service and repairs, beauty and barber shops, flowers and

variety, laundromat, health and veterinary services. Enjoy golf, a city pool, parks and great hunting. The community holds an August Pheasant Fest, has a

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SERVICES BankWest 2100 Highland Way PO Box 220 Mitchell, SD 57301 605-995-5059 PICKSTOWN Pickstown is located south of Highway junction 18/281. Famous for walleye and smallmouth fishing, hunting, boating, and water sports. Local attractions include Randall Hills Golf Course, Old Fort Randall and Chapel, Fort Randall Dam, National Eagle Refuge, Fort Randall Casino, Randall Creek, and North Point Campgrounds. For more information call 605-487-7553.

ATTRACTIONS • DINING • LODGING Fort Randall Casino & Hotel PO Box 229 Pickstown, SD 57367 1-800-362-6333 PLANKINTON Plankinton, named the “2007 Community of the Year” is located on I-90, Exit 308.

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museum complex (furnished homestead farmhouse, school, claim shanty and exhibit halls) and a historic hotel. www.plankinton.com or 605-942-7767 Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;F.

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PLATTE Located 24 miles south of I-90, Exit 289, just 14 miles east of the Missouri River, where walleye fishing is at its best. Platte offers some of the nation's best ringneck pheasant hunting. Other attractions include a challenging golf course, and a restored historic theater. Wide variety of dining and lodging options. For more information contact the Platte Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 393, Platte, SD 57369 or by phone 888-297-8175.

CAMPING

LODGING Dakota Country Inn & Suites 821 East 7th Street Platte, SD 57369 605-337-2607 Kings Inn Motel 221 7th St.PO Box 54 Platte, SD 57369 605-337-3385 1-800-337-7756

Platte Creek Lodge 36537 Platte Lake Road Platte, SD 57369 605-337-9777

Snake Creek Recreation Area 35316 SD Hwy 44 Platte, SD 57369 605-337-2587

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PRESHO Located on I-90 in the heart of outstanding pheasant hunting. Activities include a golf course, free historical museum, city park, swimming pool, and two lakes. Services include a grocery store, two motels, restaurant, lounge, campground, gas stations, and convenience store. High-speed internet service also available. Contact Presho Area Chamber at 605-895-9445 preshochamber @kennebectelephone.com or www.presho.net

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WINNER

Hutch’s Motel Cafe & Lounge 400 E Hwy 16 PO Box 160 Presho, SD 57568 605-895-2591

BankWest PO Box 68 Vivian, SD 57576 605-683-4141

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Siding 36 Motel & RV Park 1500 S Main St. White Lake, SD 57383 605-249-2295

Warrior Inn 845 E Hwy 44 Winner, SD 57580 605-842-3121

ROSEBUD

HUNTING & FISHING • LODGING Salt Camp Cabins & B&B West BIA Hwy 7 PO Box 198 Rosebud, SD 57570 605-747-2206

VIVIAN

ATTRACTIONS Vivian Information Center I-90 • Vivian, SD 57576

WAGNER Located at the junction of Hwys 46 and 50, just 10 miles west of Fort Randall Recreation Area and Fort Randall Casino. Throughout the year Wagner is the “Welcome To” host of great fishing, hunting, water sports, rodeos, Native American Powwows and Expos. Friday Night races at Wagner Speedway along with the area’s largest Labor Day Celebration 605-491-4051

LODGING Wagner Lakeside Motel 710 W Hwy 46 Wagner, SD 57380 605-384-5464

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SALT CAMP CABINS Located at the heart of the Rosebud Sioux Indian reservation

Contemporary and historic reservation tours Locally made quilts and crafts

Enjoy a healthy dose of Rosebud hospitality! West BIA Hwy. #7 P.O. Box 198 Rosebud, SD 57570

605-747-2206 saltcamp@gwtc.net www.saltcamp.com

Charlie & JJ Moe

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BankWest 110 W 2nd St PO Box 271 Winner, SD 57580 605-842-3004

Oyate Trail Southern Route to the Black Hills. For brochure: 1-888-386-4617 www.oyatetrail.com

The King’sofInn Platte Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Exercise Room, Deluxe Rooms, Cedar Suites, Clean, Air Conditioned Rooms, Color Cable TV, High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Fish Freezing, Campsites, and Free Continental Breakfast.

East Highway 44 • Platte, SD

(605) 337-3385 1-800-337-7756 Ben and Ellen Tegethoff Mario and Melissa Tschumper

CHAMBERLAIN, SD

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Tucked in the bluffs of the Missouri River, enjoy serene views from sunrise to sunset. Dine. Drink. Relax. • Resort and Conference Center - Restaurant - Lounge - Water Front Grill - Indoor Pool - Family Cabins (sleeps 14)

• Marina - Pontoon and Tube Rentals

• Campground

- Full Hookups - Pull Through Sites - Sleeping Cabins

1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD www.cedarshore.com facebook.com/cedarshore Hotel Reservations: 1-888-697-6363 Resort: 605-734-6376 Campground: 605-734-5273

Food, lodging and shopping at South Dakota’s premier resting stop along I-90. • 250 seat restaurant featuring HOMEMADE PIE, salad bar, buffet, prime rib, buffalo burgers, bar and 5 cent coffee • Large supermarket with in store bakery and deli • Clothing and Gift Shop • Oasis Inn and Riverside Cabins • Oasis Inn reservations call 800-635-3559 • C-Store

1000 E Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD N 43.80299° W 099.382360° www.alsoasis.com facebook.com/alsoasis 605-234-6054

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n South Dakota the ringnecked pheasant is king of the game birds. For nearly 100 years hunters have been coming to the state in pursuit of this wily, colorful game bird. Yet, there is more than just the pheasant in the high plains state. There’s prairie chicken and sharptailed grouse, waterfowl, deer and antelope as well as dove hunting.

over 2014. Hunting success seems to bear this out. If conditions are normal with a mild winter, 2016 could be another year

On and along the counties on both sides of the Missouri River in a corridor from Pollock, SD in the north to Yankton in the south, some of the finest opportunities for hunting, especially pheasant are available. The main pheasant belt is in the eastern half of the state but the Missouri River counties from Pickstown and north are excellent. Several of the counties, Campbell, Walworth, Potter, Hughes, Stanley, Lyman, Brule, Charles Mix, Buffalo, Gregory and Tripp experienced good pheasant increases in 2015. Overall the state showed a 42 percent increase in the pheasant-per-mile index 50 LAKE FRANCIS CASE REGION

of increases. In those counties adjacent and along the Missouri River the pheasants-permile count were: Chamberlain 8.84 pheasants-per-mile, up from 6.55; Pierre, 7.48 up from 5.2; Mobridge 5.02 up from 3.59; Winner 5.97 up from 3.78; and Yankton, up slightly. Last year 143,000 hunters, resident and non-resident harvested 1.2 million birds. Although figures for hunter success in 2015 haven’t been tabulated yet, reports up and down the Missouri River look good. Pheasant abundance the past two years has increased and long-term trends such as habitat, weather and hatching success. Habitat is the key and one that we have control over. Some of the highest populations occurred when the Conservation Reserve Program

was at its height. South Dakota’s pheasant season opens in Mid-October and runs to early January with a 3 bird-per-day limit.

Information on waterfowl is available from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks on their website. South Dakota also has shooting preserves throughout the state where pheasant hunting is available from the first of September until the end of March though most hunting takes place from late September until early January.

Most goose hunting takes place in the Pierre area along the Missouri River and begins in late November and runs into February. The daily limit is four and with the possession limit is three times the daily limit. Some of the finest goose hunting in the upper Midwest takes place north and south of Pierre, South Dakotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital city.

There are also a number of nonresident rifle deer permits available (through a drawing) for those counties west of the Missouri River, and archery permits statewide and unlimited. Contact SD Game, Fish and Parks for information or go to www.sdmissouririver.com. South Dakota also has a Governor appointed board to prioritize programs for improving pheasant habitat. Emphasis will be placed on programs that address wildlife habitat on working lands and those that also address other resource needs such as soil health and water quality. For information on South Dakota Habitat Pays go to the Game, Fish & Parks website.

In addition to upland game and waterfowl (by drawing) nonresidents may hunt mourning dove, common snipe, sandhill crane, rabbits, and squirrels as well as predators.

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Camping Info LUA – Lakeside Use Area RA – Recreation Area NA – Nature Area Lewis & Clark Recreation Area RA – Yankton Tabor LUA – Yankton Overlook Area – Yankton Downstream Areas – Yankton

LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA

he smallest of the four reservoirs, Lewis and Clark Lake has a charm all its own. Beautiful chalky bluffs line the shore near Gavins Point Dam at Yankton. The lake has become a hot spot for sailing enthusiasts,

whose brightly colored masts decorate the skyline. They share the waters with pleasure boaters, water skiers and anglers. A full-service marina caters to the thousands of water enthusiasts who flock to the lake each summer. Sandy beaches, lakeshore camping and

nearby services make the area a popular vacation destination. It was in this area, at Calumet Bluff, that Lewis and Clark had their first meeting with the Yankton Sioux in 1804. A paved bike trail leads from Lewis and Clark Lake into the town of Yankton. (Of course, you can drive into town, too.) Here, you can spend time touring a historic district filled with the majestic homes of steamboat captains and pioneering entrepreneurs. One home, the Cramer-Kenyon, a Queen Anne-style beauty, is open for tours.

Capitol. The plain two-story structure stands on the banks of the Missouri River, a reminder that Yankton served as Dakota Territory’s first seat of government. On either end of Lewis and Clark Lake sit two natural segments of Missouri River. These narrow, winding waters more closely resemble what Lewis and Clark would have seen as they came up the Mighty Mo. SDMRT

Another place of interest to history buffs is the replica of the Dakota Territorial

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Treaty Monument of 1858, which was erected to commemorate the efforts of the Yankton Sioux leadership and the United States Government, who worked out an arrangement prior to the 1862 Dakota Uprising in Minnesota. In 1869, Chief Struck By The Ree was made a United States citizen, who was the first Indian citizen of the United States until his death. A fact that he was proud of to his last day. (SD Historical Society Monument plaque, in Greenwood, SD erected in 1959) The Struck By The Ree Monument stands approximately 6 feet tall in the Greenwood Cemetery on top of a hill overlooking the scenic Missouri River.

PIERRE DORIAN’S GRAVE

Pierre Dorian was the first white settler in the Yankton area. He lived among the Yankton Sioux at the time that Lewis & Clark passed through in 1804. Lewis & Clark convinced Dorian to accompany them on their expedition and to serve as an Indian interpreter. Dorian later returned to the Yankton area. His grave was located by a local historian and a memorial marker dedicated in 2002. The marker is located at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Riverside Drive.

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D i r e c t o r y o f S e r v i c e s ________________ Key LODGING DINING

YANKTON SIOUX TRIBAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION PO Box 1153 Wagner, SD 57380 605-384-3641

ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING

YANKTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 803 E. 4th St. Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-3636 www.visityanktonsd.com

SERVICES

YANKTON On the Lewis & Clark Trail in southeastern SD. Enjoy magnificent Lewis and Clark Lake, the Missouri River, miles of recreational trails and historic tours. Yankton offers 12 campgrounds, 11 motels/B&Bs, 47 restaurants, 10 golf courses within 30 miles. 605-665-3636

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LODGING Best Western Kelly Inn 1607 E Hwy 50 • PO Box 157 Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-2906

CAMPING • ATTRACTIONS Lewis and Clark Recreation Area 43349 SD Hwy 52 Yankton, SD 57078 605-668-2985

LODGING Lewis and Clark Resort Located on Lewis and Clark Lake in the Lewis and Clark State MART Y IN Recreation Area. Enjoy 17 modern DIAN SCH OOL 2 & 3 bedroom cabins or 24 motel rooms around a sparkling outdoor pool. We have added a new 6 bedroom lodge with a 1800 square foot great room. Perfect for your family reunion or lakeside wedding. Walking distance to marina, restaurant and sandy beach. Take advantage of the bike trail or outdoor games. Lewis and Clark Resort, 43496 Shore Drive, PO Box 754, Yankton, SD 57078. Phone: 605-665-2680. lewisandclarkresort@yahoo.com, www.LewisandClarkPark.com

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Statewide Directory of Services BROOKINGS ATTRACTIONS Children’s Museum of South Dakota 521 4th Street Brookings, SD 57006 605-692-6700 www.prairieplay.org

DESMET ATTRACTIONS Ingall’s Homestead 20812 Homestead Road DeSmet, SD 57231 605-854-3984 www.ingallshomestead.com

HANKINSON, ND LODGING • DINING • ATTRACTIONS Dakota Magic Casino & Resort 16849 102nd Street SE Hankinson, ND 58041 800-325-6825

SERVICES BankWest 709 Main Street Rapid City, SD 57701 605-399-2265

LODGING Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of SD PO Box 7682 Rapid City, SD 57709 1-888-500-4667 www.southdakotabb.com

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SISSETON LODGING • DINING • ATTRACTIONS Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tourism 12554 BIA Highway 711 Agency Village, SD 57262 605-698-8211 Oyatetourism.com

WATERTOWN, SD LODGING • DINING • ATTRACTIONS Dakota Sioux Casino & Resort 16415 Sioux Conifer Road Watertown, SD 57201 800-658-4717

RAPID CITY ATTRACTIONS Black Hills Playhouse Custer State Park PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-255-4141 www.blackhillsplayhouse.com

BLACK HILLS P LAYHOU SE

Black Hills Playhouse – Experience amazing professional theatre in beautiful Custer State Park from June–Aug. Casual atmosphere, air-conditioned theater in the heart of the Park featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Performances Tues–Sat 7:30 pm, Sat/Sun matinee 2 pm. Tickets: (605) 255-4141 or (855) 584-4141 or online at www.blackhillsplayhouse.com. contact@blackhillsplayhouse.com. Reservations recommended.

CASINO

Reptile Gardens 8955 South Hwy 16 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-342-5873 ENS REPTILE GARD

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Hunting & Fishing Home to the NFAA Easton Archery Complex Camping & Boating Meridian Bridge and Plaza Museums & Historical Sites Shopping Miles of Biking & Hiking Trails Lewis & Clark Lake Recreation Missouri National Recreational River So much more to do!

Yankton Chamber & Visitor Center

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Marina • Resort

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www.VisitYanktonSD.com • 803 E. 4th St. Yankton, SD 57078 (800) 888-1460 • (605) 665-3636 • facebook.com/visityankton

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

www.lewisandclarkpark.com • Park: (605) 668-2985 Marina: (605) 665-3111 • Resort: (605) 665-2680 Camping Reservations: 1-800-710-CAMP or www.CampSD.com

uite a few well-kept secrets are waiting for you in Central South Dakota, and without a doubt one of the best secrets is scuba diving. Lake Oahe offers visibility between 6 and 25 feet with water temperatures in the high 60’s and 70’s. With good diving conditions and one of the best walleye fisheries around, Lake Oahe is simply incredible for spearfishing. The Oahe Dam Tailrace below the Oahe Dam has been consistently rated in the top five freshwater current dives in the United States. The tailrace dives are drift dives, so the boat drops you off then picks you up after you drift with the current. Spearfishing game is not legal in the tailrace. You will enjoy seeing nearly every species of fish South Dakota

has to offer with visibility averaging 15 feet. The sturgeon will highlight your dive in the tailrace as they can be quite docile and are numerous. So, the next time you are wondering what there is to do or you hear someone question “Diving in South Dakota”, you can say Absolutely! And, you have got to try it!

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ewis & Clark spent the late summer and early fall of 1804 exploring present-day South Dakota. Their return trip in 1806 led them back through the area. The captains’ journal entries for this region described lush vegetation and wildlife, not to mention unusual sights like barking squirrels (prairie dogs), burning bluffs and immense herds of buffalo.

LEWIS & CLARK INFORMATION CENTER – The information center along I-90 at Chamberlain will give you breathtaking views of Lake Francis Case, a sprawling Missouri River reservoir. BIG BEND OF THE MISSOURI – On Sept. 20, 1804, the explorers reached the Big Bend of the Missouri River, which is a huge loop almost creating a full circle. Located north of Lower Brule, SD.

The journals also tell of first-ever councils with Sioux and Arikara tribes. Follow in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery along the Missouri River. Walk where they walked, see what they saw and feel what they felt as the sometimes wild and isolated trail is revealed. Now, more than 200 years later, you too, can experience the same rugged adventure along South Dakota’s Lewis & Clark Trail!

THE BAD RIVER – The expedition had its first meeting with the powerful Teton Sioux at the mouth of the Bad River in Fort Pierre, SD.

NATIVE AMERICAN SCENIC BYWAY – South Dakota’s cultural roots unfold as you travel into the heart of the Great Sioux Nation along the Native American Scenic Byway. The breathtaking trail follows the river through the lands of the Yankton, Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes.

LEGEND OF THE STONE IDOLS – In the fall of 1804, Lewis & Clark visited near present-day Pollock, SD. They were told of two stones resembling human figures and a third like a dog near this area, which represent an Arikara story. Many believe the stone idols were recently uncovered above a creek that feeds into the Missouri River.

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MONUMENT TO SACAGAWEA – A simple monument to this heroic woman overlooks the Missouri River at Mobridge. Sitting Bull’s grave can also be seen in this area.

For more information on Lewis & Clark, visit the Oahe Visitor’s Center above the Oahe Dam at Pierre. Located at 20207 US Highway 1804. www.sdmissouririver.com.

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he black-tailed prairie dog is found throughout much of western South Dakota. South Dakota is one of eleven states that has worked cooperatively to develop management programs to help avoid the need to list the prairie dog as a federal threatened species. Prairie dog shooting is allowed yearround on public lands generally open to hunting in South Dakota. These lands include lands owned by the U.S. Forest Service (national forests and national grasslands), the Bureau of Land

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Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks production areas, and Wildlife Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfowl productions areas. Shooting is permitted year-round on private or tribal lands. State licenses are not valid on tribal trust lands, unless authorized by the tribal council. Individual tribes may require a tribal permit to hunt on their lands. Contact the individual tribes to find out what licenses they offer and the cost.

There is no limit on the number of prairie dogs you may shoot. Residents must have a predator/varmint license, a furbearer license, or any other currentyear South Dakota resident hunting license. Nonresidents must have a SD nonresident predator/varmint license or any other current-year, South Dakota nonresident hunting license. For additional information on prairie dogs, hunting/fishing please visit www.sdmissouririver.com. SDMRT

In d e x o f A d v e rtise rs Akaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . .43 Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . .44 Al’s Oasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Chamberlain . . . . . . . . . . .47 Best Western Ramkota Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bob’s Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Buffalo Interpretive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Casey Tibbs SD Rodeo Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cedar Shore Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Chamberlain/Oacoma Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . .46 ClubHouse Hotel & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Dakota Plains Gallery & Giftshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 D & S Campground Specialty Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Fort Pierre Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Golden Buffalo Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Governor’s Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Grand River Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Hoven Service Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hutch’s Guide Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 King’s Inn of Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Lemmon Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Lewis & Clark Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Lynn’s Dakotamart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mobridge Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Oahe Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Oahe Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Oasis Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Oasis Inn/River Ranch Resort & Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Oyate Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pierre Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Farm Island/Oahe Downstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Pollock Development Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pryntcomm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 River Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Salt Camp Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 SD Cultural Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 SD Birding Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 SD Missouri River Online Trip Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 South Dakota Discovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 South Dakota Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 South Whitlock Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Spring Creek Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Super 8 of Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Timber Lake Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 TourSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 US Army Corp. of Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 US Army Corp. of Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Wrangler Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Yankton CVB/Lewis & Clark Rec. Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56