Table of Contents SD Missouri River Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Campground Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Angling the Missouri River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Nothing like Hunting Along the Missouri. . . . . . . . . . 32 South Dakota Missouri RiverStart Your Adventure Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Water Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kayaking the Missouri River in Central South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Travel South Dakota’s Tribals Lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Native American Scenic Byway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lake Francis Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lewis & Clark Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 State Directory of Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lewis & Clark on the Missouri River in South Dakota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TourSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prairie Dogs in South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 The Missouri National Recreational River. . . . . . . . . 59 Advertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 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
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Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case and Lewis & Clark Lake
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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.
horizon might be filled with colorful sailboats.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. 2 SOUTH DAKOTA MISSOURI RIVER
1. Oahe Downstream RA • • • • • • • • • • • Pierre 6 SD GF&P 2. Tailrace • • Pierre 6 COE 3. East Shore LUA • • • Pierre 8 SD GF&P 4. Peoria Flats LUA • • Pierre 14 SD GF&P 5. Cow/Spring Creek RA • • • • • • Pierre 18 SD GF&P 6. Okobojo Point RA • • • • • Pierre 21 SD GF&P 7. Little Bend LUA • • • • • Pierre 41 SD 8. Bush’s Landing LUA • • Pierre 33 SD 9. Sutton Bay LUA • • • Pierre 46 SD 10. East Whitlock LUA • • • • Gettysburg 18 SD 11. West Whitlock RA • • • • • • • • • Gettysburg 18 SD 12. Dodge Draw LUA • • • Gettysburg/Akaska 24/19 SD 13. Le Beau LUA • • Akaska 11 SD 14. Swan Creek RA • • • • • • • Akaska 9 SD 15. Bowdle Beach LUA • Mobridge 22 SD GF&P 16. Walth Bay LUA • • • Mobridge 15 SD GF&P 17. Thomas Bay LUA • • Mobridge 12 SD GF&P 18. Blue Blanket • • Mobridge 6 COE 19. Indian Cr./Revheim Bay RA • • • • • • • • • • Mobridge 2 SD GF&P 20. Shaw Creek LUA • • Pollock 10 SD GF&P 21. West Pollock RA • • • • • • Pollock 0 SD GF&P 22. Vander Vorste Bay • • Pollock 10 COE 23. Grand River • • • • Mobridge 0 COE 24. Indian Memorial • • • • • • • • • Mobridge 1 COE 25. Foster Bay LUA • • Pierre/Ft. Pierre 65 SD GF&P 26. Minneconjou LUA • • Pierre/Ft. Pierre 46 SD GF&P 27. Chantier Creek LUA • • Pierre/Ft. Pierre 19 SD GF&P 28. West Shore LUA • • Pierre/Ft. Pierre 8 SD GF&P 29. Bob’s Resort • Resort Gettysburg 16 Private 30. South Whitlock Resort • Resort Gettysburg 14 Private 31. Tailrace • • • • • • • • • Fort Thompson 3 COE 32. Fort Thompson • • • • • • Fort Thompson 2 COE 33. North Shore • • • • • • • Fort Thompson 3 COE 34. North Bend LUA • • Fort Thompson 30 SD GF&P 35. West Bend RA • • • • • • • • • • • Pierre 36 SD GF&P 36. Joe Creek LUA • • • Pierre 38 SD GF&P 37. De Grey LUA • • • Pierre 20 SD GF&P 38. Rousseau Pierre 12 SD GF&P 39. Little Moreau RA • • • • • Timber Lake 6 SD GF&P
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40. Burke Lake RA • • • • • Burke 2 SD GF&P 41. Farm Island RA • • • • • • • • • • • • Pierre 4 SD GF&P 42. La Framboise Island NA • • • Pierre 0 SD GF&P 43. Antelope Creek LUA • Ft. Pierre 17 SD GF&P 44. Iron Nation • • • • • Lower Brule 20 LBST 45. Lower Brule • • • • • Lower Brule 0 LBST 46. Counselor Creek • Lower Brule 7 LBST 47. Randall Creek RA • •° •° •° • •° • •° • • • Pickstown 0 SD GF&P 48. Tailrace Pickstown 0 COE 49. Spillway LUA • • • • • Pickstown 0 SD GF&P 50. North Point RA • • •° •° • •° • •° • • • Pickstown 2 SD GF&P 51. White Swan LUA • • • • • • Lake Andes 12 SD GF&P 52. Pease Creek RA • • • • • • • • • Lake Andes 11 SD GF&P 53. North Wheeler RA • • • • Platte 15 SD GF&P 54. Platte Creek RA • • • •° • • • • • • Platte 14 SD GF&P 55. Snake Creek RA • • •° •° • • •° • • • • • Platte 14 SD GF&P 56. Elm Creek LUA • • • • Chamberlain 21 SD GF&P 57. Cedar Shore LUA • • • • • • • • • • • • Chamberlain 0 GFP/PRV 58. Dude Ranch LUA • • • • Chamberlain 5 SD GF&P 59. Buryanek RA • • • • • • • • • • Platte 19 SD GF&P 60. West Bridge LUA • • Platte 15 SD GF&P 61. Whetstone Bay LUA • • • • • • Bonesteel 9 SD GF&P 62. South Wheeler LUA • • • • • Bonesteel 10 SD GF&P 63. South Scalp Creek LUA • • • • • Bonesteel 10 SD GF&P 64. Joe Day Bay LUA • • • • • Pickstown 17 SD GF&P 65. South Shore LUA • • • • • • Pickstown 8 SD GF&P 66. Tabor LUA • • Yankton 16 SD 67. Overlook Area • • • Yankton 5 COE 68. Lewis & Clark RA • • • • • • • • • • • • Yankton 6 SD GF&P 69. Downstream Areas • • • • • • • • • Yankton 6 COE 70. Siding 36 Motel & RV Park • • • • • • • • • White Lake 1.5 Private 71. Cedar Shore Resort • • • • • • • • • • • • Oacoma 0 Private 72. Oasis Campground • • • • • • • • • • Oacoma < 2 Private *Subject to Change. NOTE: User fees charged in recreation areas as posted ° Handicapped facilities available at these locations.
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Angling
the Missouri River by SD Game, Fish & Parks
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he Missouri River reservoirs (Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark) contain some of the finest angling opportunities in South Dakota and throughout the Midwest. These lakes are visited by over ½ of the licensed anglers in South Dakota, yearly, illustrating their captivating fisheries. Walleye are the most sought after species in these reservoirs but many anglers also pursue sauger, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, northern pike, chinook salmon, paddlefish, yellow perch, black and white crappie, rainbow trout, and many more. It seems that no matter the species, the Missouri River gives anglers the opportunity to catch it. On the Missouri River reservoirs, anglers were met with varying levels of success dependent on targeted species and time of year. Walleye anglers were very successful in the early months of April through June, with Lake Sharpe being the most consistent later on. As in previous years, most anglers on the Missouri River targeted walleye. However, a good Chinook salmon bite took place in late
summer on Lake Oahe with multiple new state records weighed-in. Additionally, many smallmouth bass were caught on all reservoirs and a new smallmouth bass spearfishing record was recorded from Lake Oahe. Paddlefish snagging has become wildly popular in Francis Case and below Gavins Point Dam. Many more anglers applied for these tags than were available. Those that were lucky enough to draw a paddlefish tag witnessed some great paddlefish snagging and the state record was threatened with multiple fish weighing in just under the current record. Although given less attention, the channel catfish and white bass angling opportunities were phenomenal in 2015 with few anglers capitalizing on this abundant resource. Future angling forecasts are usually quite difficult because there are many factors that dictate how an angling season plays out. Of course, the number and size of the fish currently in the system play a large part. But equally important, or even moreso in some cases, are the over-winter and spring conditions that Mother Nature offers.
The weather events through these seasons really dictate what future angling will look like. For instance, mild winters could increase survival of some cold-intolerant prey fish. This could lead to high prey fish production next year making angling more difficult. Conversely, mild winters with little snow fall will reduce lake elevations impeding reproduction of prey fish that need specific water levels to reproduce producing hungry and therefore more vulnerable, sport fish. Of course, spring water temperatures and the timing of the ice melt can also drastically dictate spring angling success. Hence, forecasts included herein are only 1 of many scenarios due to the unpredictability of Mother Nature. The northern most Missouri River reservoir, Lake Oahe, has shown marked improvement in its walleye population since the flood of 2011. Although numbers are down compared to pre-flood times, the size and condition of these walleye are catching attention from anglers. 2015 was the first year since 2009 that significant numbers of young gizzard shad were caught in SDGF&P standard surveys. If
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License Fees Limits FISHING — Please consult the 2018 Fishing Handbook for further information. Fees may be subject to change. Please check for current information.
HOOK AND LINE LIMITS — Please refer to the 2018 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.
LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT Annual License $28.00 Annual Family - One-Day $8.00 Three-Day - Combo (fish & small game) $55.00 Combo Junior (fish & small game 16-18 yrs.) $27.00 Kids Fish Free (16 yrs. and under) FREE Senior Fishing (65 years and over) $12.00
NONRESIDENT $67.00 $67.00 $16.00 $37.00 FREE -
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 — WWW.SDMISSOURIRIVER.COM OR For a free 2018 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, or for a free 2018 South Dakota Hunting Handbook, contact the SD DEPARTMENT OF GAME, FISH AND PARKS at 605.773.3485 • www.gfp.sd.gov
Hunting License Fees HUNTING — Please consult the 2018 Hunting Handbook for further info (available in August). Prices shown do not reflect licensing agent charges. Fees may besubject to change.
LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT Small Game License $33.00 $121.00 One-Day Small Game $12.00 Nonresident Waterfowl 3-day - $86.00 10-day - $121.00 Migratory Bird Certificate $5.00 $5.00 Combination License (small game & fishing) $55.00 Combination Junior (small game & fishing, 16-18 yrs.) $27.00 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.
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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 Black-billed Magpie is now very rare within the area covered by the birding trail. The Missouri River’s course, through what we now call South
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Dakota, was set many eons ago. It flows from north to south 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, summer-nesting 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
WEATHER
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.
Air temperature and precipitation can change quickly in South Dakota. Be prepared with outerwear suitable to the season. Plan to include insect repellent for summer birding.
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.
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.
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 potential harm done to the nesting, migrating or wintering birds. (See American Birding Association’s Code of Birding Ethics.)
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L a ke Oahe 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
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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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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 Klein Museum, Mobridge, SD will again present a Living History Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 10 am at Greenwood Cemetery. The eleventh year presentation will be “We are the Wrigleys” after one of the first families to arrive in Mobridge from Evarts, SD. Museum hours are May, Sept & OctoberTuesdays Open
9-12 and 1-5 Mon, Wed. Thurs. & Friday, closed Tuesday and Sunday. June, July & August-open every weekday-9-12 & 1-5. Weekends-1-4 For more information-kleinmuseum@westriv.com or 605-845-7243. The book, Voices From the Past, with the first 10 years of Living History pioneer stories is now on sale for $20.00. WALLEYE CLASSIC & FESTIVAL The Annual SD Walleye Classic and Festival will be held in Akaska, SD July 19–22, 2018. The Classic Fishing Pro-Am 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 40-ton 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 FOUR BANDS 101 S Main Street PO BOX 58 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 605-964-2722 www.fourbands.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 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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LODGING DINING ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING SERVICES 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
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.fourbands.org 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
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Akaska Bait Shop PO Box 103 Akaska, SD 57420 605-649-7847
West Whitlock Recreation Area 16157A West Whitlock Rd. Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9410
HUNTING & FISHING • ATTRACTIONS SD Walleye Classic PO Box 202 Akaska, SD 57420 605-649-6282 EAGLE BUTTE Come explore Eagle Butte! Experience the rich history and culture of the Cheyenne
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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 www.southwhitlock.com Located 14 miles west of Gettysburg on beautiful Lake Oahe, South Whitlock Resort is family owned and operated. We off a boat ramp, campground with full hookups, showerhouse, laudromat, playground, lodging (kitchen units available), convenience store offering bait, tackle, gas, beer, groceries, hunting and fishing licenses. Fishing guides available. Supper club on site. 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 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 HUNTING & FISHING SERVICES Dakota Farm & Ranch Supply 30960 US Hwy 212 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9400
Brown’s Hunting Ranch 29350 US Hwy 212, Lot 72 Gettysburg, SD 57442 605-765-9150 Brownshuntingranch.com 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 picnic/playground area, camper hook-ups, 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.
LEMMON 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
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ATTRACTIONS Klein Museum 1820 West Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7243 LODGING Mobridge Kountry Inn & Guide Service 1301 West Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7215
Gettysburg-Whitlock Bay Your next great getaway!
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Wrangler Inn 820 W Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-3641 888-884-3641 DINING • LODGING • ATTRACTIONS Grand River Casino PO Box 639 Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7104 LODGING • HUNTING & FISHING Mo Rest Motel/ Mo Pro Guide Service 706 W. Grand Crossing Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-3668 CAMPING
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Indian Creek Recreation Area 12905 288th Ave Mobridge, SD 57601 605-845-7112
Hunt. Fish. Play. Mobridge, SD
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 BankWest PO Box 225 • 101 Main St Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2656
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rom hunting and year round fishing, to rodeos, powwows and an award winning museum, there is something for everyone. Visit Mobridge on beautiful Lake Oahe for unforgettable experience. Check out our events at www.mobridgeoutdoors.com • Annual Ice Fishing Tournament - 2nd weekend in January • Annual Denny Palmer Memorial Tournament 2nd weekend in June • Annual Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo July 2-4
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Sunrise Bank Dakota PO Box 284 Onida, SD 57564 605-258-2641
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Bare Foot Lodge PO Box 394 Pollock, SD 57648 605-889-2498
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Oahe Chapel Preservation Society PO Box 7201 Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-2907
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HUNTING & FISHING • DINING The Outpost Lodge 28229 Cow Creek Rd Pierre, SD 57501 605-264-5450 HUNTING & FISHING • LODGING • DINING • CAMPING Pike Haven Resort 27645 Pike Haven Place Pierre, SD 57501 605-264-5465 Spring Creek Resort and Deep Water Marina 29229 Spring Creek Place Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8336 springcreeksd.com 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 rich in heritage. Contact 605-889-2450, 605-889-2490, or www.pollocksouthdakota.com.
Selby Motel 5000 Hwy 12 & 83 Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7979 ATTRACTIONS • HUNTING & FISHING Shorty’s One Stop 3005 US Hwy 12 PO Box 175 Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7858 SERVICES
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BankWest PO Box 344 4400 Main St Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7272 TIMBER LAKE Located on SD Highway 20 between state capitals Pierre, SD and Bismarck, ND, this West River town of 450 people serves up heritage, history, and hospitality. Home to the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Lakota as well as generations of farmers, ranchers and cowboys. Beautiful Little Moreau Recreation Area is the “prairie jewel” of the state park system. Hunting lodges and guest ranches welcome hunters and other visitors year-round. Visit the BIG Museum in the Little Town (free admission). Annual Days of 1910 Rodeo last weekend of July. Info call 605-865-3553 or 605-8653546 or 800-664-3546.
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Timber Lake Museum Lakota History • Art Fossils • Ranch & Rodeo Home of ‘Sea of Grass’ Open year-round at Timber Lake, SD 605-865-3553 or 1-800-664-3546 timberlakehistory.org
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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/ ÂTopographical 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 Campground Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, PO Box 824, Pierre, SD 57501. (605) 593-1557. www.campgroundsd.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) 2237660. E-mail: 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) 2237660. 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) 223-7660. $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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L a ke Sharpe 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
–––––––––––––– E V E N T S & A T T R A C T I O N S –––––––––––– 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)773-2475. 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.
long and 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).
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.
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
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D ire c t o r y o f S e r vi c e s _______________ Holiday Inn Express Key Hotel & Suites FORT PIERRE TOURISM PO Box 608 Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-2358 fortpierre.com/tourism HIGHMORE CIVIC AND COMMERCE 19891 SD Hwy 47 Highmore, SD 57345 605-852-2096 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
LODGING DINING ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING SERVICES
110 E. Stanley Road Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-9045
FORT PIERRE Fort Pierre, SD…..”200 years long and still going strong.” South Dakota’s oldest established settlement has been providing trade, services and access to the western parts of the United States for years. History abounds in Fort Pierre – Lewis & Clark and the Teton Lakota confrontation at Bad River, a new riverboat called “Sunset” and the captain’s tales and the Casey Tibbs Rodeo statues top the charts. For more information call 605-223-2358 or visit fortpierre.com/tourism
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LODGING AmericInn Lodges & Suites Teton Island Conference Center 312 Island Drive PO Box 608 Fort Pierre, 57532 605-223-2358
My Place Motel 209 E Hustan Ave Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-494-2090 myplacehotels.com
Silver Spur Restaurant & Bar 103 East Main Street Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-494-2100
ATTRACTIONS Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center 210 Verendrye Dr. Fort Pierre, 57532 www.caseytibbs.com or call 605 494-1094. Dakota Western Heritage Festival PO Box 728 Pierre, SD 57501 605-222-0079
Verendrye Museum 115 Deadwood Street Fort Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-6797 fortpierre.com
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HUNTING & FISHING 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 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 605-852-2096 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 LODGING Governor’s Inn 700 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-4200
Baymont Inn & Suites 713 W. Sioux Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-4140
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ClubHouse Hotel & Suites 808 W. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-494-2582
DINING Super 8 Motel 320 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-1617
RedRossa Italian Grille 800 W. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-494-2599
LODGING • DINING Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center 920 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-6877
View 34 4251 SD-34 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-7537
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SD Discovery Center 805 W Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8295
Farm Island/West Bend Recreation Area 1301 Farm Island Road Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-2885
BankWest 420 S Pierre St PO Box 998 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-7391
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center Explore South Dakota history at the Cultural Heritage Center! Learn about our state’s American Indians, pioneers and politicians. Examine the changes we faced throughout the 20th Century. Northeast of the State Capitol at 900 Governors Drive in Pierre. 605-773-3458 www.history.sd.gov Jeff.Mammenga@state.sd.us SD National Guard Museum 301 E. Dakota Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-2475 Visions of the Past 30246 SD Hwy 34 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-5153 The Sunset Paddle Wheeler 511 West Dakota Pierre, SD 57501 605-222-4149 Sdriverboats.com
HUNTING & FISHING • SHOPPING Lynn’s Dakotamart 120 W Sioux Ave PO Box 1158 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-8871
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 Tinker Kennels 20081 296th Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 605-295-0439 Tinkerkennels.com Dave Spaid Guiding 215 Sunshine Loop Pierre, SD 57501 605-222-5009 Davespaid.com Steamboat’s Inc. 511 West Dakota Ave Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-6572 Steamboatgf.com
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South Dakota Campground Owner’s Association PO Box 824 Pierre, SD 57501 605-593-1557 CampgroundSD.com
Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc. PO Box 218 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-9223 Pryntcomm PO Box 100 Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-9999
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Prairie Grouse Hunting he Missouri River corridor is home to excellent prairie grouse hunting. Prairie grouse (Greater Prairie Chickens and Sharp-tailed Grouse), are most commonly found in large expanses of prairie grassland habitat. The highest densities of Greater Prairie Chickens can be found in central South Dakota, with the Fort Pierre National Grasslands (FPNG), being a popular destination. Based on prairie grouse wing harvest data in the FPNG, hunter game bags are comprised of approximately 75% greater prairie chicken and 25% sharp-tailed grouse. As you move further north and west, the density quickly shifts to predominately sharp-tailed grouse. When hunting prairie grouse, it is common for hunters to walk several miles in day, often accompanied by a hunting dog in search of their quarry. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better way to spend a crisp fall day, then hiking on the prairie grasslands of central and western South Dakota, in search of
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prairie grouse. Prairie grouse populations are monitored annually by counting male birds on leks, often referred to as dancing or booming grounds. Counts of males on these traditional breeding season display areas provide a population index of the adult population. Like other upland game birds such as pheasants, prairie grouse are generally short lived (50% annual survival) with high reproductive potential. Young of year birds typically outnumber adult birds in the fall population. For this reason, spring lek counts are not necessarily a good predictor of fall population levels or hunter success. Spring lek counts are a good indicator of long term trend in adult population. Results from the 2017 spring lek count survey show a slight increase in males/lek for both species. Males per
square mile increased slightly for greater prairie chickens and declined slightly for sharp-tailed grouse. Season Dates: September 16th, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 7th, 2018 Daily Limit: 3 (Any combination) Shooting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Pheasants Hunting The 2017 annual pheasant brood survey conducted by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks indicated that the statewide pheasants per mile index was 1.68, down from 3.05 in 2016. Pheasant survey routes in the Chamberlain and Pierre areas showed the highest pheasants per mile indices, of 4.05 and 3.13, respectively. A harsh winter in the
areas across the state, referred to as Data Analysis Units. Within the Missouri River corridor, GFP is currently monitoring mule deer survival rates in the Upper Missouri River study area, and white-tailed deer in the Lower James River study area. A new firearm Limited Access Unit (13L) was created in portions of western Brule County and southwestern Buffalo County, beginning with the 2017 season. This unit is comprised of entirely public land, where only 20 Any Deer licenses are offered. Waterfowl Hunting On the lower reaches of Lake Oahe, waterfowl, in particular, Canada goose hunting is extremely popular in late winter. When the temperatures begin to drop and the snow begins to fly across Canada and North Dakota, at times, hundreds of thousands of Canada geese and mallards migrate south along the Missouri River searching for food and open water. These events often result in waterfowl wintering in the Pierre area, which provides excellent hunting opportunities.
north central portion of the state, coupled with extreme drought conditions across much of the Missouri River corridor likely reduced survival and reproduction, resulting in fewer pheasants being counted along routes in 2017. The most important factor that drives the pheasant population is the amount of quality habitat on the landscape. In areas with ample nesting and brood rearing habitat, pheasant numbers appear strong. For those interested in developing habitat management programs and practices on their land, please visit Habitat Pays, (habitat.sd.gov) for information on habitat resources, i.e. state, federal and non-government habitat conservation programs, habitat advisors, and stories of what farmers and ranchers are doing across South Dakota to improve habitat. South Dakota is home to some of the best hunting and fishing in the world, thanks to the farmers and ranchers who care for their land. The traditional statewide pheasant hunting season opens on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 and runs through January 7th, 2018. Deer Hunting Up and down the Missouri River, ample whitetail and mule deer hunting opportunities exists. Along the Missouri River, mule deer numbers are beginning to increase and whitetail numbers are also rebounding after being affected the past couple of years by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) monitors deer populations by using hunter harvest surveys, road-kill and winter-capture reproduction assessments, herd composition counts, aerial surveys, and survival monitoring. The data generated from these monitoring techniques assists GFP in managing deer populations through the allocation of deer hunting licenses and tags. Annual deer herd population growth rates are critical for biologists and managers to effectively manage deer numbers in South Dakota. The primary factors that affect annual growth rates are adult doe survival and fawn survival. In order to estimate annual growth rates, GFP captures and radio-collars deer in study
To provide increased opportunity for sportsmen and women, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) works with private landowners in the Pierre area to lease hunting access for public waterfowl hunting. This program is known as The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area (LOWAA), located approximately 13 miles north of Pierre. This year, the program has expanded to include over 33,000 acres of private land that is leased by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks primarily for waterfowl hunting opportunities. This waterfowl hunting program was implemented in 1998, and to date, there are over 45 registration hunting fields, of which 12 have hunting pits located in them. For the registration fields, hunters must register at the LOWAA, where a field drawing process is held every morning of the Unit 2 Canada goose hunting season, with the exception of Christmas Day, exactly one hour before sunrise. After hunters draw for desired fields, they have their field for the entire day to hunt. Hunting on these fields is free of charge, and within the past few years, SDGFP has acquired three decoy loaner trailers, where hunters can reserve these trailers free of charge. These trailers are full of goose decoys, layout blinds, and basically everything you need to go goose hunting. These trailers have become very popular and provide hunters that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all of the necessary gear, an opportunity to go goose hunting. For more information on the LOWAA or to reserve a decoy trailer, please visit: http://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/waterfowl/loweroahe.aspx
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South Dakota’s Missouri River -
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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 2,250mile 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.
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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 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
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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.
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2. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fact, alcohol and water donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mix. Unfortunately many people ignore this and each year about 3,000 of them are wrongâ&#x20AC;¦ dead wrong. SDMRT
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numbers of “jacks” returned to Whitlocks Spawning Station in 2015. Usually, high “jack returns” are a good indicator of salmon angling success the following year. Along with the Chinook salmon angling potential, anglers might experience high northern pike catch rates next spring, particularly of quality sized northern pike. Many sport fish are capitalizing on the abundant lake herring in Lake Oahe and northern pike are no exception. There were many reports and a few field observations of large pike consuming the larger year classes of these herring. These fish look to be in great condition going into the winter of 2015/2016.
Angling the Missouri River, Continued from page 4 current trends hold true (and the winter is light), gizzard shad numbers in Lake Oahe should increase substantially next year. This would create increased angling success in the spring and early summer. However, walleye angling would become tougher throughout the summer as these shad grow to a size targeted by walleye. Lake herring are also very abundant in Lake Oahe. The growth of these lake herring has slowed over the last couple years allowing them to remain vulnerable to many sport fish, particularly larger sport fish. This will also make angling a little tougher next summer, especially if sport fish follow lake herring off shore during the summer months. SDGF&P is excited by the number of “jacks” or 2 year old Chinook salmon that were caught in 2015. Additionally, good
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Downstream from Lake Oahe is Lake Sharpe, beginning at the tailwaters of Oahe Dam in Pierre and ending at Big Bend Dam some 80 miles downstream. Once again, walleye fishing was excellent and should continue to be so. Fall surveys indicated an increase in walleye abundance in 2015 compared to 2014 and 2013. Moreover, about 1/3rd of these fish were greater than 15 inches at the time of the survey. Walleye produced since 2011 are showing moderate growth rates and should provide some good angling opportunities in the spring and summer of 2016. Like other Missouri River reservoirs, angling success is highest in the spring in the upper region near Pierre, and progresses downriver where it remains good throughout the summer.
Francis Case reservoir begins at Fort Thompson and continues south for 120 miles to Pickstown. This lake is known for its populations of walleye and smallmouth bass. The walleye population abundance is lower than average, but is still producing a quality fishery. In 2017, anglers will likely see similar catch rates as 2016. The May paddlefish snagging season continues to be a large success. Catch rates are lower than the Gavins point season, but average size harvested is higher. Each year, numerous paddlefish over 100 pounds are reported. Lake 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 bite is also present throughout the reservoir and below the dam. The walleye population is down from recent years, so fishing will likely be slow again in 2017. Good numbers of small, young fish were sampled in the fall of 2016, so there will likely be increases in walleye abundance and angler catch rates in the next few years as these fish grow to a catchable size. For up-to-date angling reports go to www. sdmissouririver.com.
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Kayaking the Missouri River of Central South Dakota
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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 begin38 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
Geocoaching South Dakota
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eocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS devices. Participants in geocaching follow a specific set of GPS coordinates and then search to find the “geocache” hidden in container at that location. Geocaching is a world-wide activity.
value. Write about your find in the cache logbook and log your experience at www.geocaching.com. Geocaches vary greatly in size and appearance. You may see everything from large, clear plastic containers to film canisters, to a fake rock with a secret compartment.
Finding geocaches doesn’t require a lot of equipment or expense. The game item you need is a GPS device or a GPS enabled phone so you can navigate to the cache.
It’s a perfect outdoor activity for families or individuals. Searching for geocache finds can take you to all areas of South Dakota. An example of a geocache trail is the Oyate Trail geocaching project. The Oyate Trail is known as the road “where cultures meet.” Here you can discover the history and culture of European Immigrants as well as Native Americans
There are geocaching rules. If you take something from the “cache” container, leave something of greater or equal
like Spotted Tail, Red Cloud and Swift Bear. Following the Oyate Trail from North Sioux City to Hot Springs across southern South Dakota is an alternative route from the eastern part of the state to the Black Hills, following Highways 50 and 18. The geocaching trail consists of 110 caches where technology joins with history. If you haven’t yet discovered the fun of geocaching, www.geocaching.com does a great job of getting you started on this treasure hunting game. For additional information on the Oyate Trail, go to www.oyatetrail.com. SDMRT
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outh Dakotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine tribes invite you to visit their reservations and tribal lands. Rich in history and culture, these areas offer something for visitors of all ages. Enjoy colorful powwows, Native art markets, hunting and fishing, western events, tipi communities and hospitality at its finest.
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 greengold 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
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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.
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
At the nearby Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife
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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
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
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.
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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Directory of Services________________ LODGING • DINING • CAMPING Key CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 112 N Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-234-4416 www.chamberlainsd.com 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
LODGING DINING ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING SERVICES BURKE LODGING Hillcrest Motel 743 W 7th PO Box 349 Burke, SD 57523 605-775-2654
CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA Located at the crossroads of I-90 and the Missouri River. Known for excellent fishing, big game and pheasant hunting. A new sentinel, Dignity of Earth & Sky overlooks the valley from the I-90 Information Center. Visit our website and start your adventure here! Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce, 112 N. Main St., PO Box 638, Chamberlain SD, 57325 www.chamberlainsd.com or chamber@midstatesd.net
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1981 E King St. PO Box 36 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-0985 Best Western Lee’s Motor Inn 220 W King St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-5575
WAGNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 697 Wagner, SD 57380 605-491-4051 www.cityofwagner.org
Bel Aire Motel I-90, Exit 265 PO Box 213 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-5595
WINNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 246 South Main Street, PO Box 268 Winner, SD 57580 www.winnersd.org
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 203 E Hwy 16 Oacoma, SD 57365 605-234-4222
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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 rare combination of authentic American Indian artifact displays and contemporary works of art by the Northern Plains people. Featured attractions include interactive displays, a lifesized mounted buffalo, a 36-foot diorama, offering a sweeping view of life on the prairie from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. Open year round. Daily – (May-October) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; (October-April) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LODGING
CITY OF PLANKINTON PO Box 517 Plankinton, SD 57368 605-942-7767 www.plankinton.com
YANKTON SIOUX TRIBE PO Box 1153 Wagner, SD 57380 605-384-3641 www.yanktonsiouxtribe.net
Arrowwood Resort at Cedar Shore I-90, Exit 260 PO Box 308 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-734-6376 • 1-888-697-6363
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
CAMPING Oasis Campground I-90, Exit 260, 2 miles west of Chamberlain. Grassy campsites 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
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Dakota Plains Gallery & Giftshop 209 N Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-234-5472
LODGING
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Gray House Motel 911 E Hwy 18 Gregory, SD 57533 605-835-8479
BankWest 213 S Main St • PO Box 276 Kennebec, SD 57544 605-869-2211
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
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.
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
HERRICK Lakota Youth Development Herrick, SD 57538 605-775-2147 ed@lakotayouthdevelopment.org TipiStays.com
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KIMBALL ATTRACTIONS South Dakota Tractor Museum 201 W Cemetary Rd. PO Box 24 Kimball, SD 57355 605-778-6421.
LAKE ANDES MARTY IN Lake Andes is so DIAN SCH conveniently located OOL just 6 miles from the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River. The area is LODGING • known for being a recreational CAMPING haven for the outdoorsmen. We offer a gateway to fishing , Circle H Motel and Backyard hunting, and water sports. Our Campground little town is right here and PO Box 607 can provide you with lodging, Lake Andes, SD 57356 gas and food. Don’t miss our 605-487-7652 annual Fish Days Celebration the 1st weekend of June. This CAMPING event offers fun for the whole North Point Recreation Area family. 605-487-7694 38180 297th Street Lake Andes, SD 57356 605-487-7046
SERVICES BankWest 1015 Main St • PO Box 69 Kadoka, SD 57543 605-837-2281
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Akta Lakota Museum Cultural Center
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Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School 1301 N. Main St. Chamberlain, SD
aktalakota.org • 800-798-3452
Akta Lakota meaning “to honor the people” was chosen because the museum is truly intended to honor and preserve the rich culture of the Lakota people. The museum has beautifully preserved displays and stunning artwork. Shop the gift shop and collector’s gallery for unique gifts authentically produced by Native American artisans.
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 Lower Brule Sioux Tribe 187 Oyate Circle Lower Brule, SD 57548 605-473-5561
SHOPPING MITCHELL 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 At Fort Randall Casino we are open 24 hours a day. We offer a wealth of gaming excitement, including loose slots, blackjack, poker, roulette and bingo. To make your stay with us more enjoyable we also offer on-site dining options, a full-
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service bar, live entertainment, fuel and lodging. PO Box 229, Pickstown, SD 57367 or 1-605-487-7871, 1-800-362-6333 fortrandallcasino.com
PLANKINTON Plankinton, named the “2007 Community of the Year” is located on I-90, Exit 308. 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 museum complex (furnished homestead farmhouse, school, claim shanty and exhibit halls) and a historic hotel. www.plankinton.com or 605-942-7767 M–F. 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.
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
HUNTING & FISHING Platte Creek Lodge 36537 Platte Lake Road Platte, SD 57369 605-337-9777
CAMPING Snake Creek Recreation Area 35316 SD Hwy 44 Platte, SD 57369 605-337-2587
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 605895-9445 preshochamber @kennebectelephone.com or www.presho.net
FORT RANDALL CHAPEL LODGING • DINING
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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
PUKWANA HUNTING & FISHING South Dakota Elite Walleye Series 35141 245th St. Pukwana, SD 57370 605-680-1386 Sdews.net
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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WHITE LAKE LODGING • CAMPING Siding 36 Motel & RV Park 1500 S Main St. White Lake, SD 57383 605-249-2295
WINNER Located at the crossroad of Hwys 44, US 183, and US 18. Population: 2,700. Discover Winner, SD, the sportsman’s choice for upland and big game hunting and part of the scenic Oyate Trail. A favorite stop for bikers, Winner is home to several quality hotels and
restaurants, and over 200 businesses. Winner Chamber of Commerce, 246 South Main Street, PO Box 268, Winner SD 57580. www.winnersd.org
LODGING Warrior Inn 845 E Hwy 44 Winner, SD 57580 605-842-3121
DAKOTA PLAINS
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GALLERY & GIFT SHOP
BankWest 110 W 2nd St PO Box 271 Winner, SD 57580 605-842-3004
Scavenger’s Journey – A Treasure Hunting Expedition 100+ miles of Yard Sales
SAVE THE DATE! June 22-24, 2018 Scavengersjourney.com @ScavengersJourney on Facebook scavengersjourney@midstatesd.net
209 N. MAIN STREET ~ CHAMBERLAIN
out Chamberlain-Oacoma South Dakota Veteran’s Park Dignity Sculpture
Hundreds of hotel rooms Camping Hunting and Fishing Walking/Bike Trails Unique Shopping Museums
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Akta Lakota Museum
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DIGNITY AT NIGHT
Motel, Restaurant and Convention Center
321 Sitting Bull Street • Lower Brule, SD 605-473-5577 • thegoldenbuffalocasino.com (Take I-90 Exit 248 at Reliance, then 15 minutes north)
Restaurant featuring delicious prime rib
200 Slot Machines
Remodeled Motel
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Camping Info LUA – Lakeside Use Area RA – Recreation Area NA – Nature Area
Lewis & Clark Lake
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area RA – Yankton Tabor LUA – Yankton Overlook Area – Yankton Downstream Areas – Yankton
LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
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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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Directory of Services________________ Key LODGING DINING
YANKTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 803 E. 4th St. Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-3636 www.visityanktonsd.com
ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING HUNTING & FISHING CAMPING 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 Recreation Area. Enjoy 17 modern 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
ATTRACTIONS Missouri National Recreational River 502 E. 2nd Street Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-0209 Nps.gov/mnrr
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Statewide Directory of Services
Reptile Gardens 8955 South Hwy 16 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-342-5873
BROOKINGS ATTRACTIONS Children’s Museum of South Dakota 521 4th Street Brookings, SD 57006 605-692-6700 www.prairieplay.org
SERVICES BankWest 709 Main Street Rapid City, SD 57701 605-399-2265
LODGING CRAZY HORSE Crazy Horse Memorial 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Crazy Horse, SD 57730 605-673-4681 Crazyhorsememorial.org
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of SD PO Box 7682 Rapid City, SD 57709 1-888-500-4667 www.southdakotabb.com
DESMET ATTRACTIONS Ingall’s Homestead 20812 Homestead Road DeSmet, SD 57231 605-854-3984 www.ingallshomestead.com
MOUNT VERNON
SIOUX FALLS SERVICES Encounters on the Prairie 303 East 81st Place Sioux Falls, SD 57108 eotp@lewisandclark.org
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L&C V ISITO R CEN TER
Scavenger’s Journey PO Box 166 Pukwana, SD 57370 scavengersjourney@midstatesd.net Scavengersjourney.com
RAPID CITY ATTRACTIONS Black Hills Playhouse Custer State Park PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-255-4141 www.blackhillsplayhouse.com Black Hills Playhouse – Join us for professional musicals, romance, comedy, and drama in the rustic beauty of Custer State Park. Casual atmosphere and airconditioned theater, featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Custer State park pass required. Performances TuesdaySaturday, 7:30 pm., Wednesday & Sunday matinee, 2 pm. Tickets: (605) 255-4141 or (855) 584-4141 or online at www. blackhillsplayhouse.com. Reservations recommended.
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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. 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! 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. 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 BAD RIVER – The expedition had its first meeting with the powerful Teton Sioux at the mouth of the Bad River in Fort Pierre, SD. 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.
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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. 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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PRAIRIE DOGS in South Dalkota
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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 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.
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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
The Missouri National Recreational River
The Missouri National Recreational River a unit of the National Park Service preserves two stretches of the Missouri River. It is a meandering, living river, forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska; it is also part of nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Congress added the 59-mile reach between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park in 1978 and the 39-mile reach, which includes the lower 20 miles of Niobrara River and the lower eight miles of Verdigre creek, between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water in 1991. In the 59 mile-reach the “Big Muddy” is vast, spectacular and unique, flowing fast past chalk bluffs, as high as 100 feet. The river valley is as wide as two miles in some places, a testament to the twists and turns the river has taken over the last several thousand years. The presence of islands, bars, and chutes attest to the river’s dynamic character.
The river in the 39-mile reach is thick with groves of willow and cottonwood trees growing on the banks and numerous islands and sandbars. Limestone bluffs tower above the untamed river. The main channel twists and turns in gnarled braids from one shore to the other and the river flows more slowly. Native Cottonwood forests, tall and mixed grass prairies remnants, and the river and tributaries themselves provide habitat for a myriad of species including several endangered and threatened species. Missouri National Recreational River provides limitless opportunities to pursue outdoor activities within one of America’s great historic settings, provides opportunities to pursue outdoor activities within one of America’s great historic settings. The National Park has something for every visitor, boating, fishing, canoeing, camping, birdwatching, hunting, and visiting historic sites.
National Park Service seasonal rangers are stationed by Yankton’s Meridian Bridge with the Mobile Ranger Station, Monday thru Thursday during the summer months from Memorial Day till Labor Day weekend. The MNRR seasonal rangers also staff and operate the Mobile Ranger Station along the Missouri River corridor, the first one its type in the National Park Services. Seasonal staff offer regularly-scheduled interpretive programs throughout the busy summer months. The National Park Service headquarters office is located in Yankton, South Dakota 508 East 2nd St. 57078 For more information call (605)665-0209 ext. 28 or contact dugan_ smith@nps.gov
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Index of Advertisers Akaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Al’s Oasis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Chamberlain . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bob’s Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chamberlain/Oacoma Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . 48 ClubHouse Hotel & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dakota Plains Gallery & Giftshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Fort Pierre Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Golden Buffalo Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Governor’s Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Grand River Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hoven Service Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lynn’s Dakotamart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mobridge Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Oahe Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Oyate Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Arrowwood Resort at Cedar Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Pierre Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Farm Island/Oahe Downstream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pollock Development Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pryntcomm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FastSigns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lakota Youth Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Scavengers Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SD Cultural Heritage Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SD Game, Fish & Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 SD Missouri River Online Trip Planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 South Dakota Discovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sunset Paddle Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Timber Lake Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TourSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 US Army Corp. of Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 US Army Corp. of Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Yankton CVB/Lewis & Clark Rec. Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
My Great Place is where the waters of the Missouri River—once traveled by Lewis & Clark—set the backdrop for unforgettable family memories. From history to camping to events, explore and discover more in Yankton. Make it Your Great Place in South Dakota.
VisitYanktonSD.com • 605-665-3636
800-732-5682 • TravelSouthDakota.com
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area: LewisandClarkPark.com • Resort: 605-665-2680 • Marina: 605-665-3111 Camping Reservations: CampSD.com • 800-710-CAMP
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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 - Riverside 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, hand cut steaks, buffalo burgers, and 5 cent coffee • Al's Last Chance Saloon • Clothing and Gift Shop • Large supermarket • Located next to Baymont Inn & Suites • C-Store
1000 E Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD N 43.80299° W 099.382360° www.alsoasis.com facebook.com/alsoasis 605-234-6054