2015 South Dakota Vacation Guide - Southeast Region by Southeast South Dakota

SOUTHEAST REGION

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SIMPLY SOUTH DAKOTA

Hike along quartzite cliffs at Palisades State Park. Canoe the “Wild and Scenic” Missouri National Recreational River. View the falls of the Big Sioux River from the observation tower at Falls Park. With over 175 lakes and three major rivers the region is an outdoor playground the whole family will enjoy.

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Threshing bees to colorful ethnic festivals capture the spirit of the region. This diverse region offers tranquil beauty and family attractions as well as nightlife in South Dakota’s largest city. Follow the Southeast South Dakota Winery Trail to unique wineries throughout the region.

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YOUR REAL SOUTH DAKOTA ADVENTURE BEGINS IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION OUTDOOR PLEASURES

With more than 175 natural and man-made lakes and three major rivers gracing Southeast South Dakota, every day can be a new adventure. You’ll find public and private recreational facilities that range from fully

outfitted, up-scale recreational complexes to the rustic charm of a primitive hideaway. South Dakota State Parks also offer organized kids activities as well as guided hikes for all ages. The Mighty Missouri River and surrounding area serves

not only as a historical and cultural centerpiece of the region, but also as an outdoor recreation mecca. Part of the “Wild and Scenic River” system, 98 miles of the Missouri has been designated as The Missouri National Recreational River and offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and much more. Surrounded by picturesque bluffs, rolling hills and wooded wildlife areas along the river’s banks, the ‘Mighty Mo’ is also the major North American migratory waterfowl flyway, making it a favorite destination for bird lovers.

The Southeast South Dakota Birding Trail map, available on the Birdwatching page at www.southeastsouthdakota.com provides information about what birds to look for and the best spots to find them. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, west of Yankton, is one of South Dakota’s top attractions. It is a full service facility complete with campgrounds, marina, resort, restaurant and much more.

You’ll find many excellent private, state and federal areas along the scenic bluffs and among the wildlife-rich woodlands of the Missouri River. City and county parks also offer additional treasures. Each has its own special features.

Falls Park, in Sioux Falls, has a 5-story observation tower from which you can observe the majestic falls of the Big Sioux River as well as the city skyline. Six viewing areas, walkways and picnic areas, a restaurant, as well as the historical Horse Barn and Queen Bee Mill ruins, make Falls Park a must see.

The World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell

Palisades State Park, located nearby at Garretson, offers several trails that twist and turn through Sioux quartzite formations along scenic Split Rock Creek. The more adventurous outdoorsman can make the

Follow the Sioux Quartzite Outcrop Trail to scenic and historical destinations at Palisades State Park and Devil’s Gulch at Garretson, the Dells at Dell Rapids, Falls Park and other locations throughout the Sioux Falls area.

The avid golfer will find top rated courses in Sioux Falls and other communities. The course at Springfield is perched atop bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, providing breathtaking scenic vistas.

For winter fun, Great Bear Recreation Area at Sioux Falls offers downhill skiing and tubing. Or try your hand at ice fishing. There may be ice on the lakes, but the fish are still biting.

ATTRACTIONS, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Nearly every town in Southeast South Dakota offers a museum or collection of interest. The Great Plains Zoo in

Sioux Falls and Heartland Country Corn Maze in Harrisburg promise fun for all ages. Children can make music, build, climb, dance and discover their inner artist at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota in Brookings. Explore 40 antiquefilled buildings and relive the days of an active turn of the century main street at Prairie Village, in Madison. Visit a Railway Depot and climb aboard a retired caboose at the Dakota Territorial Museum or observe endangered fish species being hatched and raised at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, both in Yankton. Observe a live archeological dig in progress at Mitchell's Prehistoric Indian Village. Find butterflies flying freely year round at the Sioux Falls Sertoma Butterfly House. Then go next door to The Outdoor Campus for free outdoor adventure: walking trails, 3,000 gallon aquarium, butterfly garden and hands-on learning activities. You’ll find waterparks,

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climb to the top of towering quartzite spires.

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watershows, family fun parks and much more. Don’t miss the world’s only Corn Palace in Mitchell, decorated yearly with new murals made from thousands of bushels of corn, grains and native grasses.

and experience the rich heritage of the area. Enjoy an authentic German meal and a community theatrical production at Freeman’s Schmeckfest, sample a homemade kolache

Great events and ethnic festivals invite you to celebrate

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(pronounced 'koe-lau-chee') and enter a polka dance-off contest at Tabor’s Czech Days, or be a “Dane for a Day” and enjoy some aebleskiver for breakfast at Viborg’s Danish Days. Get your fill of kuchen (pronounced 'koo-ken'), “South Dakota’s state dessert”, at the Kuchen Festival in Delmont. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in DeSmet brings Laura’s world-famous books to life before your eyes. Rodeos at Scotland, Mitchell, Yankton and Wessington Springs offer authentic western entertainment. Old-time threshing festivals at Madison, Menno, Delmont and Brandon show you how it was done in the ‘good ol’ days’. Immerse yourself in Native American culture at powwows in Chamberlain, Sioux Falls and Flandreau.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, DeSmet

County fairs are a fun family outing. You'll find carnival rides, animal exhibits and a wide variety of entertainment, plus the favorite fair food, funnel cakes.

If you’re a birdwatcher, you’re sure to enjoy the South Dakota Birding Festival, near Wagner.

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Oyate Trail

JazzFest, Sioux Falls

The Oyate Trail offers offthe-interstate travelers unique

cultural and historical opportunities representing both the Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants. Join the geocaching craze and do some techno-treasure hunting along the trail.

Family fun parks, water parks, water shows and go-cart tracks are all here in Southeast South Dakota. For more, be sure to visit www.southeastsouthdakota.com.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

In addition to its wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, Southeast South Dakota provides a wide array of cultural and entertainment facilities.

As the region’s largest city, Sioux Falls offers a wide variety of historical museums, art galleries and theaters. Take in world-class entertainment including music, dance, opera and Broadway hits.

Ride the free trolley system, designed after streetcars operating in Sioux Falls in the early 1900s, from Falls Park to the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science - one of the only facilities in the country to house a visual arts center, a hands-on science center, a performing arts center and the Wells Fargo CineDome with a 60-foot domed screen. Stop along the way at

The 395 mile stretch of highway from North Sioux City to Hot Springs offers off-the-interstate travelers unique cultural and historical opportunities representing both the Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants.

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Tour the Pettigrew Home and Museum, the beautifully restored 1889 home of South Dakota’s first senator, R.F. Pettigrew. The Center for Western Studies, on the Augustana College campus, also offers a variety of history and art exhibits.

You don’t have to go far to find great community theater. Check out the Sioux Empire Community Theatre in Sioux Falls, Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, Yankton’s Dakota Theater and Children’s Theater Company or Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs.

Discover outstanding works of art by Native American and other regional artists at the Dakota Discovery Museum in Mitchell, the Center for Western Studies and Washington Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings and museums and galleries throughout the area.

Explore natural and cultural history at W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion. Museums in Sioux Falls, Freeman, Dell Rapids, Yankton, Mitchell and Wessing-

ton Springs also have preserved artifacts that showcase the rich Native American and pioneering history of this region.

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the Old Courthouse Museum, a grand 1800s quartzite courthouse with three floors of exhibits. Look for Trolley Stop banners throughout historic downtown Sioux Falls as well as at Falls Park.

If you love jazz music, don’t miss Sioux Falls’ JazzFest in July. It’s the largest free outdoor jazz and blues festival in the Midwest!

The National Music Museum, Vermillion, features musical instruments spanning five centuries from around the globe plus free Brown Bag Lunch Programs featuring a variety of musical entertainment.

Mark your calendars for these area arts events: Wessington Springs Prairie Hills Art Show in June; Madison’s Mart in the Park and Brookings’ Summer Arts Festival in July; Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival and the Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park in August; Northern Plains Indian Art Market and the Sidewalk Arts Festival in Sioux Falls each September.

Summer Arts Festivals

Downtown Sioux Falls has a year-round SculptureWalk, with original works of art on public display to enjoy throughout the year. Yankton also has a R i v e r Wa l k o f s c u l p t u r e s throughout the downtown area.

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Old Time Harvest Festivals

EXPLORE THE I-29 CULTURAL CORRIDOR Interstate 29 boasts a rich array of cultural opportunities featuring family fun, the arts, outdoor adventures, historical museums and Native American heritage.

It’s time to discover all this magnificent state has to offer. View and download a free brochure at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/i-29-cultural-corridor

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Call the local visitors bureau for the most up to date info as you plan your trip.

SHOPPING, DINING AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Many stores and specialty shops throughout the region carry quality items that are made right here in South Dakota. These products range from homemade jams to beautifully handcrafted quilts and works of art.

Sioux Falls offers an exceptional shopping and dining experience. Discover treasures at unique specialty shops in the historic downtown or peruse over 180 of the finest stores at the Empire Mall, the largest shopping complex between Minneapolis and Denver.

Downtown Sioux Falls dining options include everything from international flavors to home

cooking to fine dining. Sidewalk cafés offer a fresh air dining experience and the perfect spot for shoppers to find refreshment.

There’s hardly a better treasure hunt than you’ll find at antique stores and malls throughout the region. Communities that offer firstrate antique shopping include Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Canton and Yankton.

You'll be surprised by the diversity of restaurants, coffee shops and wineries in Southeast South Dakota. While some establishments feature South Dakota's finest cuts of locally grown beef and buffalo, you will also find a variety of authentic ethnic and international cuisine. Enjoy the nostalgia of Edgar’s Ol’ Fashioned Soda Fountain in Elk Point, complete with a restored turn-of-the-century soda fountain and original wooden booths. Several local wineries which grow their own

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grapes and make their wine on the premises also offer tours, wine tasting and special events throughout the year.

Southeast South Dakota's lodging choices include everything from a bed & breakfast overlooking the Missouri River to a charming rural retreat or cozy rustic lodge, as well as upscale business lodging with

all the amenities.

No matter what the season, Southeast South Dakota will provide you with a simply wonderful and memorable experience.

Welcome to Scenic - Serene Simply South Dakota. For more information visit our website, www.southeastsouthdakota.com.

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HAPPY CAMPER

DO YOU HEAR THAT? IT’S THE SOUND OF FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE CALLING.

ollowing that call may mean leaving some creature comforts behind – for a little while at least. But don't worry, if sleeping in a tent isn't your cup of tea, we have full service campgrounds with electric hookups for your camper as well as air-conditioned camping cabins.

Each of these campgrounds offer a unique camping experience with lots of fresh air, sunshine, plus great scenery.

LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA

Located near Yankton, this is one of the state’s most popular camping areas. It is situated on the banks of beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake and the Missouri River. The park offers many prime waterfront campsites and camping cabins, as well as resort facilities, several trails including a paved hiking and biking trail that follows the lake shore, equestrian campground

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton

SPRINGFIELD RECREATION AREA

For a smaller and quieter park, try Springfield Recreation Area, just upriver from Lewis & Clark Recreation Area. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find great bass fishing and an adjacent golf course that provides breathtaking views of the river from atop chalkstone bluffs.

NEWTON HILLS STATE PARK

Marshmallow Roast

Newton Hills, near Canton, is a wooded oasis providing shaded campsites, a lookout tower and a fully equipped lodge, perfect for family gatherings. Lake Lakota boasts fishing, swimming and canoeing. You will also find hiking and biking trails as well as cross-country ski trails for winter fun. There is also an equestrian campground with corrals and a bridle trail.

UNION GROVE STATE PARK

Union Grove, near Beresford, has secluded campsites and features more than 180 species of trees and shrubs which provide impressive fall colors. Wildlife thrives in the park, as do songbirds. There is also a bridle trail and an equestrian campground with corrals.

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and trail, disc golf, archery range, swimming beaches, a full service marina and restaurant.

PALISADES STATE PARK

Colorful quartzite cliffs along with a colorful past make Palisades, near Garretson, one of the most unique campgrounds in the area. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with quartzite formations that rise as much as 50 feet above the water. This park is popular with campers, hikers, rock climbers, canoers and hikers. A comfortable fully equipped lodge is perfect for gatherings.

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Nearby Walker’s Point is tucked along the shore of Lake Madison. This small but complete park meets the needs of campers and anglers. Campsites are located near the water and many offer picturesque views of the 2,800 acre lake.

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LAKE HERMAN STATE PARK

History and water-based recreation attract many campers to Lake Herman at Madison. Located on a peninsula, the park offers visitors

spectacular views of Lake Herman. Melting glacial ice formed this 1,350-acre lake thousands of years ago. An 1871 log cabin built by some of the first settlers to the area has been restored. Visitors to the park can now play disc golf, hike, swim, fish, canoe or crosscountry ski. Canoe and kayak rental is available.

the beautiful lodges located at Newton Hills and Palisades State Parks are just right for you. Lodges are fully equipped and perfect for larger groups.

CLAY COUNTY PARK & CAMPGROUND

Clay County Park, near Vermillion, encompasses 34 acres of vast beautiful wilderness on the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. It offers camping, picnic shelters, boat ramp, fishing dock and a paved nature trail.

Located near Brandon, this park lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River with easy access to Sioux Falls. It is popular among campers, canoers and archers. Other activities include disc golf, hiking and biking. In the winter, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers can gather in the warming house. An 1869 homestead cabin will interest history buffs.

If you don’t mind roughing it, this remote area offers a primitive camping experience with beautiful unspoiled views of the Missouri River. For boaters and fishermen, a boat ramp and dock are available.

LAKE VERMILLION RECREATION AREA

ELK POINT CITY PARK CAMPGROUND

Near Canistota, Lake Vermillion is popular among fishermen, boaters, canoers, swimmers and hunters. Canoe and kayak rental is available. The park provides the ideal hunting camp with waterfowl and upland game nearby.

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If you prefer all the comforts of home as you explore nature,

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Conveniently located near Interstate 29, Elk Point’s campground is situated in the beautifully landscaped city park and includes firepits, picnic tables, shelters, electric hookups and a bathhouse. The city swimming pool is nearby.

Privately owned campgrounds offer even more options. Check out our campground directory on page 35.

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Mayfield Camping, 44398 SD Hwy. 46, 8 miles W of Irene, 605-263-3490

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Prairie Village Campground, 2 miles W on Hwy. 34 & 81, 1-800-693-3644

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KOA Mitchell 41255 SD Hwy. 38, 605-996-1131

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Sioux City North KOA, 675 Streeter Drive 1-800-562-5439, 605-232-4519

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Dakota HorizInn, 205 N. SD Hwy. 37 800-883-3021, 605-928-3021

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Union Grove State Park 11 mi. S of Beresford off I-29, 605-987-2263

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Big Sioux Recreation Area, 4 mi. S of Brandon off I-90, Exit 406, 605-582-7243

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Springfield Recreation Area, 1 mi. E of Springfield off SD 37, 605-668-2985

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Tabor Lakeside Use Area, (primitive camping) 6 mi. S of Tabor off SD 52, 605-668-2985

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE PARKS RESERVATION SYSTEM: 1-800-710-CAMP(2267) OR WWW.CAMPSD.COM The reservation system is open year round 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campsites and facilities become available for reservation both online and through the call center at 7 a.m. CT, 90 days prior to your arrival. When reserving a campsite or cabin, a three-night stay is required for holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day). Reservations must be made by midnight two days prior to your arrival. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area has designated same-day reservation campsites. All Lakeside Use Areas with camping are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is required by the purchaser at the time all reservations are made. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these listings, all information is subject to change.

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trails are located at Beaver Creek Nature Area and Big Sioux, Lewis & Clark and Pierson Ranch Recreation Areas.

P a r k s o ff e r i n g equestrian trails include Big Sioux Recreation Area, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Newton Hills State Park, Union Grove State Park and Clay County Park. Lewis & Clark, Newton Hills and Union Grove also have camping facilities specially outfitted for horses and their riders.

GOOD EARTH STATE PARK AT BLOOD RUN

Newton Hills State Park, near Canton

IT’S TIME TO

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TAKE A TRAIL TO ADVENTURE. EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL, TRANQUIL BEAUTY THAT IS SIMPLY SOUTH DAKOTA. HIT THE TRAIL TO SCENIC SIGHTS

There are many ways to explore southeast South Dakota, including extensive trail

systems throughout the region. Pick your favorite mode of transportation: bicycle, horseback, cross-country skis, a snowmobile or your own two feet.

Guided hikes are available at our state parks or just bring your favorite bird, animal or plant book and chart your own course. Handicap accessible

South Dakota’s newest state park, Good Earth State Park, is located just east of Sioux Falls. This National Historic Landmark is the location of a large Native American sacred site. It features 2 miles of hiking trails through Bur Oak Forest, native tall grass prairie and winds along the banks of the Big Sioux River.

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Newton Hills’ Woodland Trail, near Canton, is on the National Recreational Trails registry. It crosses dense basswood and oak forests, as well as open grasslands. There’s also a 6-mile multi-use trail, arboretum trail and great birdwatching. An observation tower offers a bird’s eye view.

ramble through woodland and prairie. Winter brings crosscountry skiers and snowmobilers to the trails. An 1870s cabin at Beaver Creek Nature Area, also near Brandon, is host to historic living history programs.

Many towns have walking/ biking trails that provide a relaxing escape to nature in the middle of the city.

In Sioux Falls you can walk, jog or bike your way along the Big Sioux River from Falls Park to the Outdoor Campus. A fivestory enclosed viewing tower provides a 360-degree view of Falls Park and the city skyline.

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SPIRIT MOUND

Stand where Lewis and Clark stood 200 years ago. Take the three-quarter mile trail to the summit of Spirit Mound, near Vermillion, overlooking 300 acres of restored prairie.

Adam’s Homestead & Nature Preserve Beaver Creek Nature Area Big Sioux Recreation Area Big Sioux River Recreation Trail Chief White Crane Recreation Area Clay County Park Devil’s Gulch Good Earth State Park at Blood Run Great Bear Recreation Park Lake Herman State Park Lake Vermillion Recreation Area Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Madison Bike & Recreation Trail Meridian Trails & Bridge Mitchell Trails Newton Hills State Park Outdoor Campus Palisades State Park Pierson Ranch Recreation Area Sioux River Red Rock Trail East River Snowmobile Trails Spirit Mound Historic Prairie Springfield Recreation Area Union Grove State Park

NEAREST TOWN North Sioux City Brandon Brandon Sioux Falls Yankton Vermillion Garretson Near Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Madison Montrose Yankton Madison Yankton Mitchell Canton Sioux Falls Garretson Yankton Dell Rapids Several Areas Vermillion Springfield Beresford

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Take a trail to your own adventure and experience the natural, tranquil beauty that is Simply South Dakota.

Union Grove, near Beresford, features a 4-mile multi-use trail and a large variety of trees which provide fall color and habitat for birds and wildlife.

Cross Country Ski Trail

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River. Miles of trails

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Trails at Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, near North Sioux City, offer trails through native prairie grasses along the Missouri River, with wildlife viewing blinds along the way. Trails also meander through cottonwood groves and a century old homestead complete with a home, barns, church and school house. Guided golf cart tours are available for those with physical disabilities.

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Interpretive signs transform the hike into a learning experience.

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Trails twist and turn through scenic quartzite formations along Split Rock Creek at Palisades State Park, near Garretson. Sights along the trail include a bridge designated as a National Historic Structure. A challenging climb awaits the more adventurous on towering quartzite spires and sheer cliff walls. Devil’s Gulch provides scenic trails to Devil’s Falls and Devil’s Stairway amidst legends of outlaw Jesse James.

Winter brings a blanket of white, along with opportunities offered by hundred of miles of snowmobile trails connecting Garretson, Dell Rapids, Brookings, Madison, Mitchell, DeSmet, Huron, Lennox and Parker. State parks that provide snowmobile trails are Big Sioux Recreation Area and Lewis & Clark Recreation Area.

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Palisades State Park, Garretson

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, near Yankton, has miles of trails including a paved lakeside trail, rugged mountain bike trails and a wooded hike up to a scenic overlook of the Missouri River. These trails connect with the Meridian Trails system in Yankton. The Meridian Bridge Trail crosses an historical double-decker bridge over the Missouri River that has been converted to a pedestrian bridge.

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GEOCACHING:

A TECHNO-TREASURE HUNT THE THRILL OF THE HUNT IS JUST AS MUCH FUN AS FINDING THE “TREASURE”. eocaching (pronounced "geo-cashing") is an outdoor treasure hunt using hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units. The geocachers hide and seek "treasures," which are found in waterproof containers and typically include a pencil, small notebook to serve as a logbook for finders and several trinkets like key chains, small toys and buttons. Geocaches can range in size from a small film canister to bigger than a 5-gallon bucket.

Geocachers hide the geocache and enter coordinates (latitude and longitude) on a website. Others download the coordinates, enter them into a GPS unit and hunt for the geocache. Once the cache is found, the finders enter their names and date into the cache logbook. The finders can then take an object from the cache while leaving something of equal or higher value. The finders replace the geocache in the same place where they found it for future geocachers to find.

Geocaching is popular all across the state, particularly in South Dakota's State Parks including Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area and Palisades State Park. These state parks also offer some hands-on learning opportunities. Caches are listed on www.gfp.sd.gov.

The area between Lennox and Menno has dozens of caches arranged to spell the word “GEOCACHING”. You can also geocache the Oyate Trail across southern South Dakota and receive a special coin. There are 110 geocaches spaced approximately every 3 miles along the trail. The first 50 geocachers to find at least 100 caches along the trail are eligible for an Official Oyate Trail Geocaching Coin. To find these and other caches throughout the region and for more in depth how-to information, go to www.geocaching.com.

There are many types of geocaching. If you are a beginner, starting off with the traditional type described above

PORTER SCULPTURE PARK On Interstate 90 At Exit 374

KIDS FREE • 60 foot tall Bull’s Head, plus dozens more sculptures the entire family will enjoy • Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

Located on I-90, Montrose Exit 374 25 miles west of Sioux Falls

www.portersculpturepark.com

is a good idea. Afterwards, you may progress to more complex types of geocaching. A multicache involves finding two or more locations. Most have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has a hint to the third, and so on. A mystery or puzzle cache may involve complicated puzzles that you will first need to solve to

Search for “treasure” with GPS

determine the coordinates. An Earth-Cache is a little more difficult. You have to identify some geologic feature, have your picture taken with it and then post the picture online.

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

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ROCK CLIMBING

EXPERIENCE PALISADES STATE PARK FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.

small, but scenic geologic wonder, Palisades State Park is nestled among the sheer cliffs overlooking the Split Rock Creek just a short half-hour’s drive from Sioux Falls. The park offers the regular menu of outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, hiking and picnicking. However it also offers a unique form of outdoor excitement for the more adventuresome at heart.

Palisades is one of just a few premier rock climbing sites in the Midwest. Numerous climbing routes are easily accessed and provide a wide assortment of climbing experiences. Sioux quartzite formations play host to a variety of face and crack climbs, with even a few hidden bouldering sites thrown in for good measure. Whether toproping a novice route on South Wall or Rattlesnake Rock, or a more ambitious route at Swing

Set Cove or on Positron, climbers from all over the Midwest make the trek to Palisades to take on the forces of gravity.

The nearby City of Garretson, just two miles north of the park, provides all the services necessary for an extended visit.

When you think of rock climbing, you don’t always have to venture out to the mountains. Sometimes a prairie oasis like Palisades State Park may offer more than meets the eye. And the views experienced while hanging from a rope fifty feet above the waters of Split Rock Creek are quite different than those experienced by other park visitors. It’s all a matter of perspective!

Palisades State Park is located 10 miles north of I-90 off Exit 406 near Brandon. A Palisades climbing brochure offering special tips on low-impact

Palisades State Park, Garretson climbing, resource protection, co-existing with other park visitors and safe climbing practices is available at the park entrance station, office or by mail (call 605-594-3824). It can also be downloaded

from the park webpage: www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/ directory/palisades/.

For more info, contact Palisades State Park, 25495 485th Avenue, Garretson, SD 57030.

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IT’S A HUNTER’S

PARADISE

STOP ON ANY COUNTRY ROAD IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND YOU’LL BE STOPPING IN A HUNTER’S PARADISE. ur state bird, the Chinese Ringnecked Pheasant, thrives in the habitat provided by Southeast South Dakota’s landscape.

Thousands of hunters descend upon the southeast region of the state in the fall for their chance at the wily pheasant. Southeast South Dakota towns are just waiting to host

your hunting trip. Hotels and restaurants gear up for the season with special menus and friendly people to make your stay enjoyable.

Hunting is a year-round sport in southeast South Dakota. Small game, waterfowl and big game dominate the fall hunting seasons. Predator hunting fills the winter months, and spring signals the start of turkey hunting. Though pheasant and deer are the most popular, hunters may find additional hunts for partridge, quail, dove, coyote and fox.

Canadian Geese

PHEASANT

Traditional season: MidOctober through early January. Season opens October 17, 2015. Preserve season: September through March.

Range and Habitat: Pheasants prefer agricultural fields, wooded draws, tree strips, wetlands and set-aside acres. Most of South Dakota is privately owned. Permission is required to hunt, but public lands such as Game Production Areas and Walk-In Areas offer choice habitat for pheasants. Early in the season, pheasants

GEESE

Traditional Fall Season: September to December.

Range and Habitat: The Missouri River corridor is the main route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese, and eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snowand blue-geese migrants.

DUCKS

Traditional Season: September to December.

Late

Range and Habitat: More than 15 million ducks migrate annually through South Dakota. They include mallards, gadwall, pintails and teal. The migration peaks in mid-November along the Missouri River.

Nonresident waterfowl licenses are limited and issued by lottery drawing.

PRAIRIE TURKEY

Traditional Season: Spring firearm and archery, mid- April to mid-May. Fall prairie turkey, early October through Jan.

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are scattered in small flocks, but winter’s fury pushes birds into heavy cover and concentrates them. Tree strips, cattail sloughs and dense weed patches hold pheasants this time of year. Search for small, out-of-the-way pockets that may have escaped the hunting pressure of large groups. Small sloughs, plum thickets or even fence line vegetation hold pheasants. Prepare for the weather. Fall weather conditions range from 70 0 to below zero wind chill.

Range and Habitat: In the eastern portion of the state, turkeys prefer the woods and brushy hillsides of rivers, as well as tree belts.

Licenses must be applied for by residents and nonresidents.

EAST RIVER DEER

Traditional Season: Firearm, mid-late November to early December. Archery, late September to mid-January.

Range and Habitat: East of the Missouri River, deer hunters will find crops such as corn, oats, wheat, sunflowers and soybeans attracting the whitetail deer population. Mule deer hunting is limited to counties bordering the Missouri River. Rolling pastures, tree strips, river bottoms and cattail sloughs provide escape cover.

Nonresidents may apply for an East River Deer license if there are any leftovers available.

For more information about hunting seasons, fees and regulations, contact the South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks, 523 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Call (605) 223-7660 or visit www.gfp.sd.gov.

Pheasant Hunters

Hunting Guide s/ Outfitters Cogan House & Dakota Custom Hunt Office: 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063 Located on Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Trail. Professional guides or unguided hunts for pheasant, ducks, geese, archery deer or turkey. Fishing-boat launch 1/4 mile away. Cogan B&B - rent for your hunt or a peaceful getaway. Complete kitchen, satellite TV, ample parking. 6 miles east of Springfield, SD. Email: mccanns@TheCoganHouse.com 605-464-1046 • www.TheCoganHouse.com

Mike Kuchera’s South Dakota Guide Service, Inc. Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave., PO Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301 Premiere complete guided hunting packages for ringneck pheasants on the farms of southeastern South Dakota. With deluxe accommodations based out of Mitchell. A Tradition of Excellence since 1972! Also offer separate sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and European driven pheasant hunts.

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605-996-1120 • www.sdpheasants.com

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SOUTH DAKOTA

PHEASANT HUNTING If there’s one common denominator in the pheasant hunting forecast business, it’s an obsession with the weather. Year after year, when the time comes to start making forecasts for the coming ring-neck season, the first factor that gets mentioned is the weather. In South Dakota the weather is always in the forefront.

In an average winter, 10 to 20 percent of the birds that make it through the hunting season die before spring. If you look at the populations from August through the following spring, normal losses are probably close to 50 percent.

Pheasants can sustain those kinds of losses because, like most prey species, they are capable of producing an astonishing number of offspring. In those “normal” years, a good pheasant hatch will include from seven to ten young birds for every adult.

In other words, upwards of 80 percent of the birds bagged will only be a few months old. Reproduction is again the key to hunting prospects.

To estimate how successful reproduction has been, South Dakota conservation officers conduct summer brood surveys

in early August. The numbers are usually tabulated by Labor Day, and pheasant biologists use them to make an estimate of what the population has done since the previous year.

Even in areas where the winter was most severe, quality winter habitat allows birds to survive. Windbreak trees, planted in large enough blocks to prevent them from drifting shut, often makes the difference.

When hunting public land it’s up to the hunter to determine if they will have a successful hunt. Although Game Production Areas and Waterfowl Production Areas are managed for wildlife, the amount and quality of winter cover varies among them. The best bet is to look for tracts that have wide shelterbelts or terrain that could have provided protection from the wind.

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COME AND DO A LITTLE

RIVER RAMBLING

OUR LAKES & RIVERS OFFER PRISTINE WATERS, PICTURESQUE SCENERY, HISTORICAL SITES AND ABUNDANT WILDLIFE. ith so many beautiful lakes and rivers, Southeast South Dakota is perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Paddlers can immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty. Canoe and kayak outings can be combined with fishing, swimming, camping or hiking along the shoreline. Canoe/kayak trips can be just a couple of hours or

a week-long adventure.

Identify all access areas and hazards before beginning. Sometimes portages are needed to get around dams, fences and sandbars. Always have a contingency plan to get off the river if weather or river/lake conditions change or a paddler becomes sick or tired. Most shorelines in South

Dakota are privately owned. Permission must be secured before going on the land. River sandbars may appear to be excellent camping sites but water levels can rise quickly. South Dakota law requires that non-motorized boats over 12 feet long, including canoes and kayaks, be licensed in South Dakota or another state. The registration decal must be

shown on each side of the bow. Every person in the watercraft must have an approved personal flotation device that fits properly, is readily available and in serviceable condition.

Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular waters for canoe and kayak excursions:

BIG SIOUX RIVER

With good water levels in the spring and early summer, it is possible to paddle from US 14 near Brookings to the river’s confluence with the Missouri River. Paddlers favor the segment from Lien Park in Sioux Falls to Newton Hills State Park. Spring and summer are the best times to paddle this stretch of river. Points of interest along the

VERMILLION RIVER

From spring to fall the scenic Vermillion River can generally be paddled from Centerville south to the Missouri River. Launching access may be found at rights-of-way that cross the river. Colorful fall foliage is especially showy from Vermillion southward.

SPLIT ROCK CREEK

If you are a white-water paddler, the high water flow in spring and the summer rains make the Split Rock Creek just the place for you. Winding through scenic northeastern Minnehaha County you'll eventually meet up with the Big Sioux River east of Sioux Falls. With an elevation drop of 130 feet in eight miles from the SD 11 access west of Garretson, through Palisades State Park, to the SD 11 access, north of Corson, there are stretches that can be hazardous for the

inexperienced in white-water paddling. You’ll find access points at Palisades State Park, right-of-ways that cross the river, as well as at McHardy Park in Brandon. The sheer walls of red quartzite that line portions of the creek provide a scenic trip for paddlers.

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way include the Big Sioux Recreation Area, Gitchie Manitou Park, the old Klondike Mills site and Newton Hills State Park. Both Big Sioux and Newton Hills have canoe launch sites and camping facilities where a park entrance license is required. Note, there are several low head dams where your watercraft must be portaged to the other side.

MISSOURI RIVER

Exploring the Missouri River by canoe or kayak is something you'll never forget. This river experience is not for the novice paddler. The Missouri is a big river that on windy days looks more like a large reservoir with white-capped waves that can easily swamp a canoe. There are no rapids, but sunken sandbars, snags and other obstacles abound. The Missouri is 20 feet or more deep in places. Know your paddling ability and don't exceed it. Two segments are administered by the National Park Service as the Missouri National Recreational River. For more information, see page 54 or visit www.nps.gov/mnrr.

JAMES RIVER

The James River is a prairie stream that meanders back and forth, curves around and even turns back on itself. It has been called the longest unnavigable river in the world. Fortunately, this distinction doesn’t apply to

Kayaking on Split Rock Creek paddlers who travel the river in spring and early summer. You never know what's around the next bend. It could be a picturesque pastoral scene, a flock of geese or a whitetail deer drinking at the water’s edge. There are several access points near US and SD Highways.

LAKES TO PADDLE

Many South Dakota state parks have lakes that have easy access and are fun to paddle.

These parks include Chief White Crane and Lewis and Clark Recreation Areas near Yankton, Lake Alvin near Harrisburg, Lake Herman State Park and Walkers Point Recreation Area near Madison, Lake Vermillion near Montrose and Newton Hills State Park near Canton. For more info on state parks contact S.D. Game, Fish & Parks at 605-773-3391 or visit www.gfp.sd.gov.

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Brant Lake

Chester

943

Burbank

100

Clear Lake

Colton

472

Corsica Lake

Corsica

110

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Sioux Falls

15 5

Diamond Lake

Franklin

256

Dimock Lake

Dimock

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Ethan

Salem

160

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Fulton

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Humboldt

340

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Gross Lake

Spencer

100

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Franklin

373

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Jansen Lake

Emery

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Lake Alvin

Harrisburg

105

Ramona

230

Lake Carthage

Carthage

203

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Lake Hanson

Alexandria

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Scotland

165

Madison

1,287

Lake Lakota

Canton

Lake Madison

Madison

2,642

Lake Mitchell

Mitchell

670

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Yankton

250

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Franklin

480

Humboldt

90 163

Lyons Lake

Emery

159

Marindahl Lake

Volin

139

Marion (Kid’s Pond)

Marion

McCook Lake

North Sioux City

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Sioux Falls

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Yankton

Humboldt

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Loss Lake

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Lewis & Clark Lake

Lost Lake

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Lake Badus

Lake Henry

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Island Lake

Lake Herman

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Grass Lake

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Brown Trout

Walleye

Sturgeon

Sauger

Saugeye

Muskie

Crappie

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Dell Rapids

Forsch Lake

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Covell Lake (Kid’s Pond)

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Dell Rapids Dam

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Dock

Utica

Boat Ramp

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Beaver Lake

Toilet

2 300

Perch

Armour Hartford

Northern Pike

Armour (Kid’s Pond)

Catfish

Bullhead

FACILITIES

Beaver Lake

Burbank Lake

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White Bass

Smallmouth Bass

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Hartford

107

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Dolton

393

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Swan Lake

Hurley

208

Tripp Lake

Tripp

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Tyndall (Kid’s Pond)

Tyndall

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Vermillion Lake

Canistota

513

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Wall Lake

Hartford

207

Westside (Kid’s Pond)

Yankton

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Silver Lake

RIVERS AND STREAMS

FISH SPECIES

FISHING WATERS & FISH SPECIES

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Big Sioux River

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James River

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Missouri River

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REEL IN THE FUN

THE FISHING IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA IS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? outheastern South Dakota has more than 175 fishing lakes ranging in size from three to 29,000 acres. Glacial lakes exist in this region in addition to numerous man-made lakes. Three major rivers course through the region: the Big Sioux River, James River and Missouri River, which includes Lewis and Clark Lake, a 30-mile-long Missouri River reservoir.

This region welcomes fishermen year-round with open seasons on most species of fish. Along with private and city campgrounds, 10 state parks and recreation areas provide over 1,000 campsites to fishing visitors. A host of resorts and hotels are available for those who prefer the comforts of soft beds and cable TV.

The most fished species in this region includes walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bullhead, bluegill, perch and crappie.

Walleye and bass compete for top honors in this region. Lewis and Clark Lake, above Gavins Point Dam, draws anglers from across the nation for its alluring combination of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Backwater bays, sandbar drop-offs, creeks and stands of rushes provide habitat for both species. Walleye, sauger and catfish also make up the catches for Lewis and Clark anglers.

Panfishermen will want to look for shallow weed beds during the spring and drop-offs during the summer. Still-fishing

with a small jig or fly fishing with wet flies or small poppers is effective for bluegills.

For young and old alike, nothing keeps fishing attention longer than bullheads. Good bullhead waters include most lakes and the Big Sioux and James Rivers.

Other popular fishing waters: Splitrock Creek, Marindahl Lake, Lake Madison, Lake Herman, Lake Mitchell, Lake Yankton, Vermillion Lake, Lake Alvin, McCook Lake, Lake Lakota and Lake Henry.

ACCESSIBLE FISHING DOCKS

Handicap accessible fishing docks have been installed in a number of state parks, including Lake Herman, Newton Hills, Lake Vermillion, Lake Alvin, Lewis & Clark and Springfield Recreation Areas. These docks feature low railings, accessible ramps, sidewalks and nearby parking.

FREE FISHING WEEKEND

South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, are open to anyone May 15-17, 2015 to fish without a license. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce someone to the sport of fishing or to try your luck for the first time.

PADDLEFISH

Paddlefish fishing in South Dakota is as unique as the prehistoric fish that is the quarry. Anglers interested in paddlefishing have two options: a summer archery season or a fall snag-

Fishing fun for all ages ging season. A limited number of licenses are available to both residents and nonresidents to either snag or use archery equipment to take one of these large fish between Gavins Point Dam and the Big Sioux River.

GAVINS POINT NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM

Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, near Yankton, raises the endangered pallid sturgeon and the paddlefish, which is a “species of concern” in many states. The fish are spawned and later released to increase or maintain fish populations in the wild. The pallid sturgeon is an ancient fish that can grow up to six feet long and weigh 85 pounds, with a lifespan of up to 100 years. Portions of the hatchery are

Photo by Sam Stukel

open to the public. Guided tours may be arranged for groups by contacting the hatchery at 605665-3352. For more information about the hatchery, visit www.fws.gov/gavinspoint/

ICE FISHING

South Dakota’s fishing season never closes. Your annual license is good yearround.

For the true sportsman with a warm disposition and a good down parka, ice fishing can be a great relief to cabin fever. You’ll find plenty of frozen lakes to explore with good fishing all winter long.

For more information about fees and regulations, contact the S.D. Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks, at (605) 223-7660 or visit www.gfp.sd.gov.

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BON HOMME COUNTY, SD

A VON • S COTLAND • S PRINGFIELD • T ABOR • T YNDALL

Pioneering Past, Rural Panoramas & Outdoor Pleasures

Ethnic Heritage

Special Events Call 888-353-7382 for a Free Brochure Photo by Keith Anderson

Hometown Welcome

Photo by Marty DeWitt

Photo by Keith Anderson

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The kids will have a blast at Madison’s Aquatic Center

Discover the Unexpected

L ocated on the junctions of SD Hwy 34 & 19 and US Hwy 81, Madison is nestled between Lake Herman and Lake Madison. Less than an hour from the hustle & bustle of Sioux Falls, Madison offers a slower pace, a friendly welcome and uncluttered scenery. With two golf courses, a new aquatic center, two state park & recreation areas, a 4.2 mile recreational trail, and water sports on five area lakes; opportunities are abound for all. Historic Prairie Village, two miles west of town, hosts the Motongator Joe’s Country Music Festival & Johnny Rogers concerts, The Northern Bull Riding Tour, Railroad Days, Car Show and the Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree along with steam carousel and train rides. An Annual Show & Sell takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Hunting and snowmobiling are available in season. Rich rolling farmland around Madison means plenty of natural beauty. The bounty of our wildlife is fully realized in the amazing work of Madisonís hometown artist, John C. Green, whose studio is on our main street. Madison is

Enjoy water sports, swimming, boating or fishing on one of five area glacial lakes. Golf on two scenic lakeside golf courses.

the proud home of Dakota State University, leading the way in integrating technology in every major and nationally recognized cyber security programs; and the technology at the Madison Technology Center, a state of the art campus built specifically to house high tech businesses. You’ll

find a wide variety of accommodations including national chain motels and rustic resort cabins. Throw in great dining options and boutique shopping and you’ll see that Madison has everything you want. Visit our website and view our visitor guide online.

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Madison

The Lakes Golf Course 605-483-3535 Madison Golf & Country Club 605-256-3991 Depot Museum 605-256-2454 Historic Prairie Village 605-256-3644 Smith-Zimmermann Museum 605-256-5308 LODGING AmericInn Lodge & Suites Hwy 34 & Washington Ave 605-256-3076 www.americinn.com Birds Nest, Inc. 44522 236th Street, Winfred 605-480-5105 Camp Lakodia South Shore of Lake Herman 605-256-2265 www.camplakodia.com The Lakes Lodge SE Side of Lake Madison, 20 Golf Drive • 605-483-3544 www.golfatthelakes.com

www.chamberofmadisonsd.com • Phone (605) 256-2454 Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, 315 S. Egan Ave., Madison, SD 57042

Super 8 Motel 219 N Highland 605-256-6931 www.super8.com

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RETRACE THE STEPS OF

LEWIS & CLARK

THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY EXPLORED THIS AREA 200 YEARS AGO. MAKE DISCOVERIES OF YOUR OWN AS YOU FOLLOW THE TRAIL. FIRST ELECTION WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

Following the death of Sgt. Charles Floyd, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark needed a sergeant to replace him. A vote was held Aug. 22, 1804. Patrick Gass received 19 votes in what is believed to be the first election by U.S. citizens west of the Mississippi. A marker in Elk Point memorializes the event. A wayside exhibit in the park provides additional Lewis & Clark information.

SPIRIT MOUND

Lewis and Clark encountered tribes who told them of 18-inch devils, armed with arrows, inhabiting a prairie hill. The story sparked Lewis and Clark’s interest, and on August 25, 1804, they set off on foot to investi-

gate. The men hiked for four hours in the sweltering heat. At the top, the infamous devils were nowhere to be found. But the explorers did see an incredible sight: a herd of nearly 800 buffalo grazing in the distance. Spirit Mound stands along Hwy. 19, six miles north of Vermillion. Over 300 acres of prairie are being restored to original grasses and there is a 3/4 mile hiking trail to the summit of Spirit Mound with interpretive signage.

LEWIS AND CLARK VISITOR CENTER

On Aug. 30, 1804 the expedition had its first council with the Yankton Sioux at Calumet Bluff. The two groups met under the shade of an oak tree. Lewis delivered his customary speech, promoting commerce with the United

States, and presented the chiefs with gifts of tobacco, clothing and medals. The council continued into the next day, when the chiefs gave their own speeches. The Yanktons prepared a feast. The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center is a great place to learn more about this historic expedition, the tribes they encountered and the Missouri River itself. Built on a bluff overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake, the center offers incredible photo opportunities. Take Highway 52 west from Yankton and follow the bridge across Gavins Point Dam.

RUNNING WATER

On Sept. 2, 1806, on their return trip, the explorers had a tense moment near present-day Running Water. The men, in several canoes, passed a group of Indians, which Clark took to

be a “war party” on shore. When shots rang out, Clark gathered 15 men and ran towards the directions of the shots. The so-called “war party” turned out to be a group of Yankton shooting at an empty keg the explorers had thrown into the river. Realizing his mistake, Clark invited the Yankton to smoke pipes and exchange news, which they did. An interpretive panel near the bridge which now spans the Missouri at Running Water commemorates the incident. A scenic overlook provides a spectacular view.

ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE

At Adams Nature Preserve, located near North Sioux City, you can observe one of the last free-flowing segments of the Missouri River. Miles of hiking and biking trails crisscross the preserve.

INTERPRETIVE PANELS

The Lewis & Clark Trail is a driving route that follows the Missouri River. Interpretive panels along the trail mark interesting sites and stories from the journey.

Making History Then and Now

As early as Aug. 22, 1804, Elk Point was making news. Lewis & Clark camped here to elect Patrick Gass as sergeant to replace Charles Floyd, who had died 2 days earlier – the first election by U.S. citizens west of the Mississippi! And it was here on the return trip that a trapper relayed their first news of civilization. See our Lewis & Clark Wayside Exhibit for the whole story.

Get an old-fashioned welcome from sponsors like these: City of Elk Point Campground Edgar’s Ol’ Fashioned Soda Fountain Hometown Inn Ollie’s Drive Inn Rose Tree Advertising Union County Historical Society Museum

Still Making News Today – Elk Point was first settled in 1859 along the Military Road from Sioux Cit y to Ft. Randall. Throughout our history, we continued to make headlines. Our progressive schools, affordable housing, health clinic, golf course, swimming pool, park & campground, baseball complex, bike path, hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities are among the amenities that have earned us kudos as “the best place to live in rural America” ... “the 9th fastest growing in terms of family income” in almost 4000 U.S. counties ... “the #1 area for business recruitment in areas with less than 200,000 population.” Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant boasts a 4-star rating and Midwest Living readers voted Edgar’s Ol’ Fashioned Soda Fountain “the best ice cream shop in the Midwest.”

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Elk Point

Yet the hometown values remain in our friendly town with old fashioned street lights, historic sites and welcoming smiles. We’d love to have you visit….. we would love to have you stay! Elk Point, SD • Interstate 29, Exit 15 & 18 • (605) 356-2141 • www.elkpoint.org

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Farmer’s Market

Ribs, Rods & Ro ck ‘n Roll

Shakes peare F estival

ermillion is a communit y of 10,500 people located atop a bluff of the Missouri River and offers wonderful amenities for every visitor.

instruments by Antonio Stradivari, and one of Johnny Cash’s favorite guitars.

Historic Downtown

The river forms much of the South Dakota and Nebraska border. Designated a National Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, it f lows quickly past chalk bluffs, and native trees and prairie grasses provide habitat for endangered wildlife. Enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and bird watching.

features dining, art, musical entertainment and specialt y shops. Enjoy live music outdoors at Ratingen Platz during summer’s “Thursdays on the Platz,” and the Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll BBQ Championship in SD each September.

National Music Museum View more than 15,000 rare, antique musical instruments from around the world and all ages of history at this internationally famous museum. Nine galleries showcase instruments from America, Europe and many non-Western countries. Some highlights include a Javanese gamelan,

The Missouri National Recreational River

Clay County Park Situated along the banks of the Missouri River, the park offers 34 acres

of camping facilities, picnic areas, playground, nature trails, boat ramp and fishing dock. A combined effort of Clay Count y and SD Game, Fish and Parks, the park is located 4 miles SW of Vermillion, 605-624-5571.

Valiant Vineyards Winery at Buffalo Run Resort is South Dakota’s oldest winery. Located in a picturesque setting along the Vermillion River, the winery and its inviting décor offers a relaxing escape from the ordinary for lunch, wine tasting, and tours. Extend your visit to enjoy the hospitalit y of the Buffalo Run Resort. Thursday s on the Platz

More Attractions:

ver l Recreational Ri Missouri Nationa

USD, DakotaDome, Prentis Park, Bluffs Golf Course, Oscar Howe Art Gallery, SD Shakespeare Festival, Austin-Whittemore Museum

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Vermillion close to everything. far from ordinary.

ic Museum National Mus

Spirit Mound is one of the most significant Lewis and Clark sites in South Dakota and one of the few remaining where we know with certaint y that the explorers actually stood. The visitor site includes interpretive signs and a hiking trail to the summit.

W. H. Over Museum & Tourism Info Center offers the Lewis and Clark Learning Center along with a mural depicting their walk up Spirit Mound on August 25, 1804. View animals and plants native to the prairie and cultural treasures of European homesteaders. Enjoy Dakota and Lakota artifacts and historic photographs.

7 miles west of I-29 between Sioux Falls, SD and Sioux City, IA 116 Market Street Vermillion, SD 57069 1-800-809-2071 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillioncvb.com Photos by Chad Cable and South Dakota Tourism

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THE MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER PART OF THE NATION’S WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM he Missouri National Recreational River preserves two stretches of the Missouri River. It is a meandering, living river — no dams or channelization. Forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, it is also part of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Congress added the 59mile reach between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park in 1978 and the 39-mile reach, which includes the lower 20 miles of the Niobrara River and the lower eight miles of Verdigre Creek, between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water in 1991.

In the eastern reach the "Big Muddy" is vast, spectacular and unique, flowing fast past chalk bluffs, some 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. Islands, bars, and chutes still attest to the river’s dynamic character.

The river in the western reach is more than 20 feet deep, with thick groves of willow and cottonwood trees growing on numerous islands and sandbars. Limestone bluffs rise 250 feet over the untamed river. The main channel twists and turns in gnarled braids from one shore to the other, and the river flows slower, sometimes as slow as a lazy two miles per hour.

Native floodplain forests, tall and mixed grass prairie remnants, and the rivers and tributaries themselves provide habitat for several endangered and threatened bird and fish species.

FISHING AND HUNTING

Walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish are popular catches. In season hunters take geese, ducks, quail, turkeys, pheasants and deer. Licenses are required.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Most visitors come to the Missouri National Recreational River for its refreshing water and premier boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Exploring the "Big Muddy" by canoe or kayak is something you'll never forget. This recreational activity, however, is not for the novice paddler, and requires appropriate watercraft. You can also camp, tour powerhouses and historic sites, birdwatch, visit a fish hatchery and aquarium, and explore quiet trails.

LEWIS AND CLARK POINTS OF INTEREST

The MNRR region can serve as a microcosm of the Lewis & Clark expedition. It is in this region they recorded their first impressions and descriptions of Plains Indians tribes. Their council with the Yankton Sioux demonstrated their diplomatic efforts. Clark drew maps of this part of the river. Joseph Fields killed the party's first bison near today's Burbank, SD. And the only death on the expedition occurred near the park.

One place to explore the Lewis and Clark saga is at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point Dam. It provides a particularly useful introduction to the story. The visitor center offers views of the river, Lewis and Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam as well as exhibits, a theater, and a bookstore.

Visit online: www.nps.gov/mnrr

Canoe on Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton

Request a Free Brochure for the

Missouri National Recreational River

This brochure contains a map of the river along with information about history, highlights and activities on the river. Call to request your free copy

1-888-353-7382

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Yankton Chamber & Visitor Center www.VisitYanktonSD.com • 605-665-3636 facebook.com/visityankton

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Marina • Resort

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area www.lewisandclarkpark.com • Park: 605-668-2985 Marina: 605-665-3111 • Resort: 605-665-2680 Camping Reservations: 1-800-710-CAMP or www.CampSD.com

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Best Western U-Bar Motel, 130 Ash St, 605-296-3466, 800-566-8227

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Country Inn & Suites, 151 Tower Rd, 605-232-3500, 800-456-4000

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Hometowne Inn, 909 W. Main St, 605-356-2667

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Fensel’s Motel & Gift Shop, 500 N. Hwy 81, 605-925-4204, 800-658-3319

Freeman Country Inn, 1019 S. Hwy. 81, 605-925-4888

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Holiday Inn Express, 810 E. Spruce, 605-292-9292, 888-465-4329

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Thunderbird Lodge, 1601 S. Burr St, 605-996-6645, 800-996-2810

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Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 110 Sodrac Dr, 605-232-9600, 866-232-9698

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Dakota HorizInn, 205 N. SD Hwy. 37, 605-928-3021, 800-883-3021

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Home Motel, 361 S. Nebraska, 605-425-2828

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AmericInn, 3508 S. Gateway Blvd, 605-361-3538, 800-634-3444

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Guest House Inn & Suites, 3101 W. Russell St, 605-338-6242, 800-214-8378

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Hampton Inn, 2417 S. Carolyn Ave, 605-362-1700, 800-426-7866

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Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls, 201 E. 8th St, 605-444-4700

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Homewood Suites by Hilton, 3620 W. Avera Dr, 605-338-8585, 800-CallHome

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My Place Extended Stay, 3005 S. Carolyn Ave, 605-271-9988, 855-200-5685

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Residence Inn by Marriott, 4509 W. Empire Place, 605-361-2202, 800-331-3131

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Staybridge Suites, 2505 S. Carolyn Ave, 605-361-2298, 1-800-225-1237

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Country Cottage Hideaway, 28936 433rd Ave, 605-387-5256, 605-660-1410

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Humphrey’s Bed & Breakfast, 3901 S. Hawthorne, 605-338-9310

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Broken Willow Lodge, 31149 SD Hwy. 37, 605-369-2565 Cogan House, 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, 605-464-1046

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Buffalo Run Resort/Valiant Vineyards, 1500 W. Main, 605-624-4500

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Lewis & Clark Resort Cabins & Lodge, 43496 Lakeshore Dr, 605-665-2680

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Grand Falls Casino Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd, 712-777-7777

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The Cogan House sits atop bluffs overlooking the Missouri River

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2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 17 24 31

Lakota Games on Ice – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Ice Fish Fest – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911 Family Winter Try It Day – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777

FEBRUARY 11 13-14 14 24-25 26

Jaimee Paul Concert – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-995-5081 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Valentine Winemaker’s Dinner – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 “Sister Act” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Raptor Rendezvous– Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777

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Riverboats, Roads & Rails – Dak. Territorial Museum, Yankton. 605-665-3898 Becoming an Outdoor Family – Newton Hills, Canton. 605-987-2582 Northern Bull Riding Tour – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Old Settlers Days – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 Luce Cabin Pioneer Day – Lake Herman, Madison. 605-256-5003 Teapot Days – Tea. 605-498-5191 Jamboree Days – Hartford. 605-528-3338

CZECH DAYS: JUNE 19-20

Enjoy old European traditions including Czech foods, music, polka dance-off contest, kolache baking demos, souvenirs, parades, entertainment, museums, folk dancing, pedal tractor pull, craft fair, quilt show, fireworks and more. Tabor, 605-463-2476, www.taborczechdays.com

MARCH 10-11 13 13-14

“Momma Mia!” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Nikki Hill Concert – Orpheum, Sioux Falls. 605-335-6101 Pro Bull Riding Tour – Sioux Falls, 1-800-745-3000

SCHMECKFEST: MARCH 20-21 & 27-28

Schmeckfest means “tasting festival”. Features a three course German meal, culinary and handicraft demos, historical presentations, exhibits concerts and a musical theater production of “Big River”. 2015 will be the 57th annual festival! Freeman, 605-925-4237, www.schmeckfest.com

APRIL 8-9 18 18 19 20 24-25 27

Million Dollar Quartet – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Party for the Planet – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Spring Fling – Sertoma Butterfly House, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Brian Regan Comedy Tour – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 The Alliance Brass Quintet – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-996-5081 Dakota Conference – Center for Western Studies, Sioux Falls. 605-274-4007 Arlo Guthrie Concert – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

MAY 1-3 2 15

South Dakota Birding Festival – Wagner Area. 605-487-7603 4 Hikes - 4 Parks – State Parks. 605-987-2263 Artist Reception: Harvey Dunn – SD Art Museum, Brookings. 605-688-5423

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JULY 3-5 4 9-12 11 11 11-12 11-12 11-12 15

JULY 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26

Unique outdoor theatre experience held on the prairie south of DeSmet. Actors bring Laura’s books to life. DeSmet, 800-776-3594 or 800-800-3383, www.desmetpageant.org

Spring Fling – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-8313 Fantastic Family Fishing – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Youth Activity Day – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Spring Open House – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 South Dakota Kayak Challenge – Yankton, Missouri River. 605-864-9011 Family Fun Amazing Race – Newton Hills State Pk, Canton. 605-987-2263 SDRA Foothills Rodeo – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929

JAZZFEST: JULY 16-18

JazzFest is a three-day outdoor musical event, featuring two stages and a wide variety of music including jazz, blues, Zydeco, Latin, reggae, big band, rock, soul, funk and more. FREE to the public! Sioux Falls, 605-335-6101 www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com

JUNE

CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO: JULY 16-19

ROCKIN’ RIBFEST:

Annual PRCA Rodeo featuring professional cowboys from throughout the US. Parade on Saturday. Cowboy Church and Chili cook-off on Sunday. Mitchell, 605-770-4919 www.cornpalacestampede.com

JUNE 6

Tornado Days - Toilet Bowl Races – Centerville. 605-563-2302 July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations – Communities Hot Harley Nights – Sioux Falls. 605-334-2721 Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Dutch Oven Gathering – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-594-3824 Archeology Days – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Summer Arts Festival – Brookings. 605-692-2787 Railroad Days – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Hot Summer Nites: Vettes & Harleys – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009

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FREE FISHING WEEKEND: MAY 15-17

South Dakota's fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, are open to anyone this weekend to fish without a license. There is also free entrance into all State Parks during the entire weekend. State Parks, 605-773-3391, www.gfp.sd.gov 16 16 16 16-17 22-24 23 23-24

Prairie Hills Art Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1963 Summer Celebration – Marion. 605-648-2869 Jesse James Days – Garretson. 605-594-6721 Zippity Zoo Day – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Homestead Day – Pierson Ranch Rec Area, Yankton. 605-665-2985 Brookings Kite & Bike Festival – Brookings. 605-688-5423 Prairie Village Variety Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Becoming an Outdoor Family – Lewis & Clark Rec, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Motongator Joe’s Country Music Festival – Madison. 605-256-3644 Women’s Try It Day – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Automania – Brandon. 605-951-5045 Ribs at the Ranch – Freeman Academy, Freeman. 605-925-4237

Yankton’s biggest block party! Savory ribs, classic rock bands, free kid’s playland, amateur rib contest, vendors and much more. Memorial Park, Yankton, 605-665-2263 www.historicdowntownyankton.com

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Danish Viking Days – Viborg. 605-326-5344

Play in Platte Weekend – Platte. 888-297-8175 Folk Off (Folk/Bluegrass Music) – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Mart in the Park & Tour the City Road Races – Madison. 605-256-2454 Jungle Jubilee – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2582

AUGUST

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Fall Festival of Artists – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train – Wessington Springs. 605-350-3742 Menno Car Show – Menno. 605-387-560 Foothills Bull Bash – Wessington Springs. 605-539-0014 Grape Stomp Harvest Festival – Schadé Vineyard, Volga. 605-627-5545 Sidewalk Arts Festival – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Homesteader Day – Beaver Creek Nature Area, Brandon. 605-594-3824 Northern Plains Powwow – Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178

SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR:

KUCHEN & OLD TIME HARVEST FESTIVALS: SEPTEMBER 12-13

JULY 31 - AUGUST 9 The largest fair in South Dakota W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls 605-367-7178 www.siouxempirefair.org 1 1 1 1-2 2 6-8 8 8-9 15 15 17-20

Classic Car & Antique Tractor Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1805 Prairie Festival – Armour. 605-724-2468 Outdoor University – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2582 22nd Annual Car Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Clay County Fair – Fair Grounds, Vermillion. 605-677-7111 Homestead Celebration – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Scottie Stampede Rodeo – Scotland. 605-583-4419 Perseid Meteor Show/Star Party – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Downtown Riverfest – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Turner County Fair – Parker. 605-297-4428

RIVERBOAT DAYS & SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL: AUGUST 21-23

Held in Riverside Park, on the banks of the Missouri River, featuring a parade, an arts festival, food booths, entertainment in the Amphitheatre and throughout the park, plus much more. Yankton, 605-665-1657, www.riverboatdays.com 21-23 22 22

Bull-A-Rama – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Animal Enrichment Day – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Miller Lite Bull Bash – Mitchell. 605-770-8299

CORN PALACE FESTIVAL: AUGUST 26-30

Celebrates the redecoration of the Corn Palace with indoor concerts featuring nationally known entertainment, free stage entertainment, open class exhibits, a carnival, food and specialty vendors. One of South Dakota’s longest running annual events. Mitchell, 605-995-8427, www.cornpalace.com

STEAM THRESHING JAMBOREE: AUGUST 27-30

This year marks the 52nd year of the Jamboree. Parades, huge flea market, steam & horse threshing, machinery demos, tractor pulls, train and carousel rides, free musical entertainment, exhibits, more. Madison, 605-256-3644, www.prairievillage.org 28-30 29-30

“Bash to the Colonies” Sailboat Regatta – Yankton. 605-665-2680 Great Dakota Wine Fest – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500

SEPTEMBER RIBS, RODS & ROCK ‘N ROLL: SEPTEMBER 11-12

KCBS sanctioned BBQ event with world-class competitors. Classic Car Show & Shine, Motorcycle Fun Run, cooking demos, Kids Zone, food & craft vendors, live music, street dance. Vermillion, 605-624-5571, www.sdbbq.us

Get your fill of Kuchen and take some home to enjoy later, tour the Pumphouse Museum, craft show, tractor pull, threshing and demonstrations, old-time music, horse and wagon rides, plus more. Delmont, 605-779-2621, www.delmontsd.org

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PIONEER POWER SHOW: SEPTEMBER 26-27

Steam, gas and toy show featuring1884 school, railway depot and section car, stationary steam engine, sawmill, crafts, historic buildings, steam threshing, flour mill, blacksmithing and a parade. Menno, 605-387-5166, www.pioneeracres.com

OCTOBER 3 3 3 10 17 17 23-25 31-N1

FestiFALL & Candlelight Walk – Newton Hills, Canton. 605-987-2263 Hobo Marlin’s Pumpkin Train – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Harvest Festival – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Harvest Festival – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Pheasant Season Opens – 605-987-2263 Halloween Hike – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 ZooBoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Yankton Harvest Halloween – Yankton. www.harvesthalloween.com

NOVEMBER 14 20 27 28

Christmas at the Homestead – Adams Homestead, North Sioux City.

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Winter Wonderland Kick-off – Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620 Parade of Lights – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Show and Sell Craft Expo – Madison. 605-256-2454

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Parade of Lights – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Breakfast with Santa – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Holiday Open House – Schadé Vineyard, Volga. 605-627-5545 Country Christmas – Centerville. 605-563-2302 Winter Wonderland – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 Christmas at the Courthouse – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1221 New Year’s Eve Parade & Simply South Dakota Tasting Event –

Delmont. 605-779-2621

ONGOING EVENTS Year Round - First Fridays Downtown – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Year Round - State Parks Hikes & Programs – State Parks. 605-773-3391 Year Round (3rd Sat) - Sea & Sky Saturday – Sert. Butterfly House. 605-334-9466 May 25-Sept 7 - Greatest Show on H20 – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911 May 28 - Sept 3 (Thurs evenings) - Summer Porch Series – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071

May 31 - Sept 27 - Sangria Sundays – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 June 4-Aug 13 (Thur) - Music in the Garden – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1169 June - Sept (2nd & 4th Friday) - Evening in the Vineyard – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471

Nov 21 - Jan 10 - Winter Wonderland – Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 VISIT WWW.SOUTHEASTSOUTHDAKOTA.COM FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS. Events subject to change - We recommend calling ahead to confirm event information.

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Delmont, SD Experience small town hospitality and fun as well as rural heritage at these great Festival 2015 events st ve ar H e Old-TIm in Delmont! February 22 - Fireman’s Sausage Supper May 25 - Memorial Day Program July 4 - Kids’ Day/Fireworks Display Mid-August - Farmer in the Dell U-Pick-It Raspberry Farm Don’t miss this one: Two festivals in one! September 12-13, 2015 Kuchen Festival & Harvest Festival December 31 - New Year’s Eve Parade & Simply South Dakota Tasting & Made Event 605-779-2211

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Emery, South Dakota The Spot to Be! Located just off I-90 between Sioux Falls and Mitchell. • Beautiful City Swimming Pool • Friendly Community • Subsidizing & Supporting Business Development • Expanding Industrial Park Area • Progressive City Leadership • Excellent Daycare Facility • Outstanding School System • Agricultural Hub

Centerville, SD Located on the banks of the Vermillion River, Centerville is the “center” of area events, cities and Toilet Bowl Races recreational opportunities.

2015 Events: March 27-29 - Spring Play/Musical July 3-5 - Annual Tornado Days August 23 - Arts in the Garden December 5-7 - Country Christmas

Centerville – where YOU make a difference.

Emery, SD • 605-449-4455 email: emerycity@triotel.net

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Services are organized under these headings: This section contains descriptions of accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, attractions and other traveler services in the Southeast Region. The listings are arranged alphabetically by city. Each city heading is followed by a brief statement about the community, its services and visitor highlights. Community and business listings that include a Great ★ Service symbol have completed the criteria required in customer service training by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. This symbol is not a rating or endorsement of a business or of their services, but is an award to recognize those who are committed to providing quality customer service.

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Highlights attractions, activities and recreational opportunities for the whole family, ranging from festivals and prairie towns to zoos and museums.

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Lists private campgrounds. (A chart showing more private and public campgrounds appears on page 35).

Covers retail specialty shops, galleries and souvenir stores.

• Dining • Covers restaurants of every sort, from home-style cooking to elegant dining.

• Services • Encompasses a variety essential services.

• Accommodations • Comfort Inn

605-582-5777 or 1-800-4CHOICE 1105 N. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005 email: gm.sd065@choicehotels.com www.comfortinn.com/hotel/sd065 Your first stop in South Dakota! Comfort “your morning” Breakfast. Business center, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, coffee/cookie reception every night! Great dining next to hotel. Conveniently located off Interstate 90 at Exit 406.

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South Dakota Art Museum Wilde Prairie Winery

605-582-6471 48052 259th Street Brandon, SD www.wildeprairiewinery.com Join us in the country for a taste of our handcrafted wines from South Dakota grown grapes, fruits and dandelions. Winery and vineyard are on our farm just north of I-90 west of Highway 11. Thursday - Monday May 1st to November 30.

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

605-692-6700 Historic Downtown Brookings, SD www.prairieplay.org Build. Climb. Paint. Play. Discover. Imagine! Family fun for everyone! Explore 44,000 square feet of indoor space nestled on 4 acres of prairie. Meet Mama T-rex & her baby Max. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm; Closed Mondays. Hungry? Café Coteau inside museum.

(605) 688-5423 or 866-805-7590 Medary Ave. at Harvey Dunn St. (SDSU) Brookings, SD 57007 www.southdakotaartmuseum.com Explore the state’s artistic gem! Galleries feature Native American art, Harvey Dunn, Marghab Linens and a dynamic exhibit schedule of regional and national artists. Exceptional museum store. FREE admission! Great ★ Service

CANISTOTA • Accommodations • Best Western U-Bar Motel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

605-582-2901 1103 N. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD www.brandon-express.com Upscale hotel. Five miles east of Sioux Falls at exit 406 on I-90. Great waterpark! 210 foot raft slide for the big kids, splash pool and play area for the little ones. Enjoy our free breakfast and our weeknight guest reception. Full service restaurant next door.

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Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

605-582-7400 P.O. Box 182, 109 N. Pipestone Ave. Brandon, SD 57005 email: brancofc@alliancecom.net www.brandonvalleychamber.com Exciting Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, Entertainment, Shopping, Two State Parks, Hometown Days Festival and much more! Your first stop for food, gas, camping, pharmacy, car repairs, hotels and other travel necessities.

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Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon

1-800-566-8227 130 Ash Street Canistota, SD 57012 5 miles south of Interstate 90, Exit 368. Quiet, park-like setting, flat screen TVs, guest laundry, free continental breakfast, non-smoking rooms, queen, king, queen queen and extra long beds, wheelchair accessible rooms, kitchenettes. 3-1/2 blocks south of Ortman Chiropractic Clinic.

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DELMONT Historical Society of Delmont Kuchen Festival

P.O. Box 213, Delmont, SD 57330 605-779-2211 www.delmontsd.org The 19th Annual Kuchen Festival will be on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12th & 13th, 2015. Activities include kuchen, lunch serving Bluebird Locker Brats, craft booths, a quilt and fabric show, art show, downtown parade and more.

Country Inn & Suites

605-232-3500 or 1-800-456-4000 I-29 Exit 1, just north of Sioux City, Iowa 69 cozy, comfortable rooms including suites w/wo whirl-pool. Complimentary continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, in-room coffee makers, high speed internet. Indoor pool/whirl-pool, meeting room, guest laundry, Graham’s Grill & Pub attached. Convenience store, golf courses and scenic trail nearby. Great ★ Service

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DELL RAPIDS City of Dell Rapids

605-428-3595 PO Box 10, Dell Rapids, SD 57022 www.cityofdellrapids.org Known for “The Dells,” scenic rose quartzite rock formations. Distinctive architecture from the 1880s through the 1930s. Dell Rapids’ Historic Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camping and lodging facilities available.

ELK POINT Elk Point Chamber

605-356-3336 www.elkpoint.org Located in the southeast corner of South Dakota, Elk Point is a town full of history. Enjoy the City Park, nine-hole golf course, Union County Museum. Camping hook-ups in the park, motel, restaurants and gas stations. Explore the history of Elk Point.

Ingalls Homestead “Laura’s Living Prairie”

1-800-776-3594 20812 Homestead Road DeSmet, SD 57231 email: mail@ingallshomestead.com www.ingallshomestead.com Interactive pioneer heritage museum on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family homesteaded. Covered wagon rides, 1880s school session, pioneer activities. Camping available. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Call for spring and autumn hours.

FREEMAN City of Freeman

1-888-595-9755 P.O. Box 43 Freeman, SD 57029 www.freemaninfo.com Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of I-90 and 35 miles west of I-29. Preserving a rich German heritage. Schmeckfest in Spring, Heritage Hall Museum, Prairie Arboretum, golf, camping, parks, swimming, ethnic foods, unique shopping.

• Accommodations • Fensel’s Motel & Gift Shop

Reservations Ph. 605-925-4204 500 N. US Hwy. 81 Freeman, SD Clean, cozy rooms with phones, cable TV and reasonable rates. One of the largest gift shops specializing in decorative and floral accents. Camper plug-ins. Major credit cards accepted. Complimentary coffee & cookies in gift shop for prearranged group tours.

• See & Do • Heritage Hall Museum

605-925-7545, 888-595-9755 748 S. Main Freeman, SD 57029 www.heritagehallmuseum.com email: museum@freemaninfo.com Features the story of the Germans from Russia who settled the area. Pioneer artifacts, historic buildings, Native American artifacts, wildlife, clothing, early transportation, machinery, and more! Tues.Sat. 11am-4:30pm, Sun. 1pm-4:30pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

605-925-4200 394 S. Main Freeman, SD 57029 www.vintagevaultonmain.com info@vintagevaultonmain.com Located in the historic First National Bank of Freeman. Destination shopping: emporium of gifts, hand-made arts and crafts, confections, vintage décor. Express your style of today with flair of the past. Tues.–Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am – 2:30pm.

GARRETSON • See & Do • Devil’s Gulch Split Rock Park

605-594-6721 Garretson, SD www.visitgarretson.com Free family attraction. Explore natural beauty of red quartzite formations, bordering Split Rock River. Legends of outlaws Jesse and Frank James. Hiking trails, geology, history, picnicking and camping. Nature at its finest, 20 minutes NE of Sioux Falls. Home of Jesse James Pontoon Rides and Tucker’s Walk Winery.

• See & Do • Heartland Country Corn Maze

Lake Herman, Madison

• See & Do • UGUIDE South Dakota Pheasant Hunting

Self-Guided, Private-Exclusive, Fair Chase Pheasant Hunting Experiences. UGUIDE offers private exclusive fair chase land and lodging pheasant hunting destinations at multiple locations in the best counties of South Dakota. GOOGLE “UGUIDE Pheasant Hunting” for availability, rates, property details, discounts and reservations.

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• Shopping • The Vintage Vault

HARRISBURG

HOWARD

www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com 605-743-5984 New family activity. Navigate this 11-acre corn maze in a new design for 2015. Maze map, questions, and checkpoints with answers. Find hidden checkpoint for a free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions and restrooms. 2 ½ mi. E. of Harrisburg, S. 1 ½ mi. on Hwy 11. Hours: Aug 7 - Oct. 25; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 129; Sun. 12-5.

Splash Central Waterpark

345 9th St. SW Huron, SD 57350 (605) 353-8537 www.splashcentralwaterpark.com From the MasterBlaster Water Coaster to the Free Fall Drop Slide and Lazy River, Splash Central Waterpark is fun for all. Relax in the Sensory Garden or take a walk on the trails that surround the waterpark.

LENNOX • Accommodations • Steever House Bed & Breakfast

605-647-5055 46850 276th St.reet Lennox, SD email: info@steeverhouse.com www.steeverhouse.com 1910 Victorian, peaceful rural setting. 10 miles south of Sioux Falls, I-29 exit 68, 2 mi. west. Three queen rooms w/private baths, TVs; King suite, private bath, whirlpool, fireplace, TV. Full breakfast included. Free WIFI. $95-165.

MADISON Madison Chamber of Commerce

605-256-2454 315 S. Egan Madison, SD 57042 email: director@chamberofmadisonsd.com www.chamberofmadisonsd.com Madison, Highway 34, less than an hour from Sioux Falls, nestled between Lake Herman and Lake Madison. Camping, fishing, golfing, hunting & snowmobiling, available in season. A variety of lodging and dining options offer something for everyone. Great ★ Service

1-800-693-3644 PO Box 256 Madison, SD 57042 www.prairievillage.org 40 restored buildings, Saturday train rides-2pm, daily carousel rides, chapel car "Emmanuel", 53rd Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree featuring FordFerguson Tractors, Trucks and Cars August 27-30. Summer events. Open Mother's Day - Labor day. 270 camp sites, 2 shower houses.

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Days Inn

605-996-6208 800-329-7466 1506 S. Burr Mitchell, SD 57301 www.daysinn.com Interstate 90 and Hwy 37, Exit 332. Recently remodeled, Indoor waterpark, meeting room, Queen, King and Suites, guest laundry, airport shuttle, pets allowed, handicap accessible. Restaurants and shopping nearby.

MITCHELL

Hampton Inn of Mitchell

Mitchell, SD: Palace, Prairie, Possibilities!

605-996-6223 866-273-CORN(2676) 601 N. Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301 email: cvb@visitmitchell.com www.visitmitchell.com Come for the Corn Palace, stay for the hospitality! Or museums, archeology, shopping, restaurants, antiques, rodeo, dog park, bike trails, Lake Mitchell. Largest stop between Sioux Falls and Rapid City. I-90, Exit 332. Great ★ Service

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605-995-1575 or 1-866-252-2900 1920 Highland Way I-90 Exit 332 www.mitchell.hamptoninn.com I-90 Exit 332. Renovated in 2010. Experience ultimate service and clean, newly remodeled, comfortable accommodations. “On the House” hot breakfast. Microwave, refrigerator and free wireless high speed internet access in every room.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

605-292-9292 810 E. Spruce Mitchell, SD 57301 www.hiexpress.com/mitchellsd email: mitchellholidayinnexpress@yahoo.com All rooms have complimentary hardwire and wireless internet access, 42 inch LCD TV’s, HBO and in-room coffee. Suites have sofa sleeper, mini refrigerator and microwave. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Pool with 130 foot water slide!

Thunderbird Lodge

Mitchell Visitor Information Center

Located at I-90 exit 332 Open seven days a week, May 1 – September 30, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free visitor assistance, travel counseling services, brochures, and maps. Our travel information specialists can help you make the most of your time in Mitchell and the region. All with a friendly smile! Great ★ Service

• Accommodations • Comfort Inn & Suites

Reservations call 605-990-2400 or 1-800-4CHOICE www.choicehotels.com Exit 332, one block south. Enjoy luxury accommodations/affordable price. Indoor waterpark, wireless internet, business center, exercise room, suites, meeting room. Located ¼ mile from Cabela’s connected to Highland Conference Center. Adjacent restaurants - Ruby Tuesday, and Blarney Pub & Grill.

1-800-996-2810 or 605-996-6645 I-90 Exit 332, 1 block north PO Box 984 www.thunderbird-lodge.com 48 unit newly renovated property. Locally owned and operated. Great service/value for your lodging needs. Free continental breakfast, hot tub/sauna, beer/liquor available. Every room has 32” TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron/board, microwave, fridge and high speed Internet.

• Camping • Mitchell KOA

605-996-1131 or 1-800-KOA-1236 41255 SD Hwy 38 Mitchell, SD 57301 www.koa.com email: camp@mitchellkoa.com Open May 1 through October 31, 2015. Camping cabins, pull thru sites, 50 amp, Free WiFi, propane, pool in season. Online reservations at KOA.com. Exit 335 off of I-90.

• Camping • Camp America Campground

Corn Palace

866-273-CORN (2676) 604 N Main Street Mitchell, SD 57301 www.cornpalace.com www.visitmitchell.com email: cvb@visitmitchell.com The newly renovated Corn Palace features light-up domes, Oscar Howe showcase, agricultural exhibits. Free admission! Gift shops! 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Memorial Day – Labor Day (free tours and video); 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., April-May & Sept. – Nov; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays, Dec. – March.

605-425-9085 25495 US 81 Salem, SD 57058 www.campsalemsd.com Shaded tent sites, level full hook-up pullthrus. Pool, free WiFi, laundry, store, playground, fire rings, mini-golf, labyrinth. Near Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Madison Prairie Village and Laura Ingalls’ DeSmet home. 1.5 miles N. of I-90, Exit 364.

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• See & Do • Historic Prairie Village

SIOUX FALLS Sioux Falls Convention & Visitor Bureau

605-275-6060, 1-800-333-2072 200 N. Phillips Ave., Ste. 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.visitsiouxfalls.com/VisitorsGuide email: sfcvb@SiouxFalls.com You deserve a trip to South Dakota’s largest city. New entertainment and attractions, dynamic arts and culture and local cuisine offered year-round. Falls Park features a triple waterfall, visitor center, viewing tower, historic ruins and Overlook Café.

• Accommodations • Best Western PLUS Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel Corn Palace Festival

1-800-289-7469 www.cornpalace.com email: cornpalace@cornpalace.com August 26-30, 2015. One of South Dakota’s longest running annual events, celebrates the redecoration of the Corn Palace. The Corn Palace Festival features family entertainment, carnival rides, open class exhibits, food and specialty vendors, indoor concerts with national entertainment and free stage entertainment.

Dakota Discovery Museum

605-996-2122 1300 McGovern Ave. On the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD email: info@dakotadiscovery.com www.dakotadiscovery.com Experience culture and history of the Upper Great Plains. History gallery, art galleries of Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens and others, restored 1886 Italianate home, 1914 railroad depot, 1885 country school and 1908 church.

SALEM • Accommodations • Home Motel

605-425-2828 361 S. Nebraska St., Salem, SD 57078 www.home-motel.com email: homemotel@triotel.net Located 3 miles north of I-90, exit 364 on Hwy 81. Comforts of home include clean rooms, close to restaurants, phones, cable TV, high speed internet, microwaves & refrigerators. Travelers, Sportsmen and Bikers are welcome.

Reservations: 605-336-0650 or 800-528-1234 3200 W Maple Street Sioux Falls, SD 57107 email: reservations@ramkotasf.com www.SiouxFalls.BWRamkota.com Splash-RAGEOUS Indoor WaterPark with a 130’ waterslide, children’s Water PlayLand with and Outdoor Pool. Maple Street Café Kids 10 & under eat for 99 cents (with paying adult), Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill. Ramkota Rascals Kids’ Club. Free WIFI. Minutes from many Sioux Falls attractions and shopping. Complimentary shuttle. Pet Friendly. AAA. BW/HarleyDavidson Rider Friendly Group Rates Available. Great ★ Service

Center Inn

605-334-9002, 1-800-456-0074 900 E. 20th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 email: centerinn@midconetwork.com www.thecenterinn.com Conveniently located adjacent to the Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, across from Avera McKennan Hospital. Center Inn provides its guest with a continental breakfast, 24 hour coffee and 24 hour desk service.

Clubhouse Hotel & Suites

605-361-8700 Reservations: 866-534-8700 2320 S Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 email: SiouxFalls@ClubHouse-Hotel.com www.SiouxFalls.ClubHouseInn.com I-29 Exit 78 (east one block) Connected to Johnny Carino’s, Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Great Location. Free WIFI. Indoor Water Playland. Fabulous outdoor courtyard. Direct access to city bike trail. Pet Friendly. Great ★ Service

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Sioux Falls Listings Continue Hampton Inn

605-362-1700 or 800-Hampton I-29, Exit 78 www.siouxfalls.hamptoninn.com Near the Empire Mall, several restaurants, and Century Theaters. 100% Hampton Guarantee. “On the House” breakfast, 24 hour indoor pool, whirlpool, and exercise room. Free local calls, complimentary wireless internet, refrigerators, microwaves, and 32” flat panel televisions in every room.

Super 8

(605) 338-8881 2616 E. 10th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57103 www.super8siouxfalls.com I-229, Exit 6. Pride of Super 8. Indoor pool and jacuzzi, superstart breakfast, elevator, 40” TV’s with cable and HBO, ESPN, hairdryers, in-room coffeemakers. Rooms with high speed wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, Jacuzzi suites. 10 minutes from Empire Mall, one mile from downtown.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Sioux Falls SW 605-275-4155 www.hiexpress.com/siouxfallssw email: fsdsf@midconetwork.com Conveniently located off 69th and Louise Avenue, our new hotel is the perfect place for your stay. Offering a large pool area with water features, hot breakfast with pancakes, guest laundry, extended fitness facility & state of the art business center.

Tower Campgrounds

West 12th Properties LLC 605-332-1173 4501 W. 12th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 email: towercampground@gmail.com Great Location! I-29 Exit 79, on SW corner of interchange. Newly remodeled, 99 level sites, pull-thrus. 30/50 hook-ups, cable, WIFI, playground, picnic tables, showers, laundry. Shade. Grassy tent areas. Camper storage. Daily, weekly, monthly rates, year round.

Yogi Bear Camp Resort

My Place Extended Stay

3005 S. Carolyn Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-271-9988, 855-200-5685 siouxfalls@myplacehotels.com www.myplacehotels.com I-29 exit 77. Pet Friendly, Guest Laundry, Business Center/Coffee Lounge, 24 Hour My Store. Full-Size Refrigerator/Ice Maker, Cooktop, Microwave, 37" Flat Screen, Free HBO/WIFI, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Iron/Board. Near Mall, Restaurants and Theater.

605-332-2233 26014 478th Ave., Brandon, SD 57005 email: reservations@jellystonesiouxfalls.com www.jellystonesiouxfalls.com Spacious pull-thrus. Full hook-ups, fire rings and cabins. Free showers, Laundromat, heated pool & spa, playgrounds, mini-golf, jumping pillow, basketball, volleyball, general store, pavilion, propane, tenting area, visits from Yogi Bear. I-90, Exit 402.

• Dining • Maple Street Café

Best Western PLUS Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel 605-336-0650 3200 W. Maple Street Sioux Falls, SD 57107 www.SiouxFalls.BWRamkota.com I-29 Exit 81 (east one block). Family Friendly with affordable prices. Kids 10 & under 99 cents (with paying adult). Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner; Room Service. Great Pizza and Daily Specials.

• See & Do • BY CHOICE HOTELS

Quality Inn & Suites

605-336-1900 5410 N. Granite Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57107 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/ sd062 Platinum award winning hotel. Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, spacious rooms with micro-waves, refrigerators, high speed internet, indoor pool/ whirlpool, fitness room, deluxe continental breakfast, business center, guest laundry, Lobby Bar & airport shuttle. Come experience a new level of Quality.

Greatest Show On H2O

605-339-0911 5500 N Show Pl. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.CatfishBay.com The Greatest Show on H20 will amaze the whole family. Experience comedy, music, and thrilling stunts on water. Boats, water skiing, action & more. Fridays, 7pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Purchase tickets online. Enter SDTVL for discounts.

Falls Park, Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation

605-367-8222 100 East Sixth Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.SiouxFalls.org/Parks email: parksandrec@siouxfalls.org In Sioux Falls, enjoy 75 parks, 6 major aquatic facilities along with numerous picnic shelters, athletic complexes and nearly 30 miles of Greenway Trail. Check out our parks calendar of events: www.Siouxfalls.org/Parks-calendar

Strawbale Winery

605-543-5071 47215 257th Street Renner, SD 57055 email: info@strawbalewinery.com www.strawbalewinery.com Over 23 varieties of South Dakota wines are produced and bottled in this winery made of straw bales. South Dakota grapes are cold hardy varieties for red and white wines, dry to sweet. Over 18 different fruit wines.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Sioux Empire Fair 605-367-7178 100 N. Lyon Blvd. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 www.siouxempirefair.org email: info@siouxempirefair.com Home of the Sioux Empire Fair, the largest fair in South Dakota! July 31 August 9, 2015. Attend fun events year-round! Festivals, trade shows, livestock shows and more.

• Shopping • J & L Harley-Davidson

605-362-2777 4500 S. Oxbow Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 www.outdoorcampus.org Located SE of the Empire Mall. South Dakota outdoor museum, butterfly garden, two miles of walking trails, 3,000 gallon aquarium filled with South Dakota sport fish. Free Admission.

605-334-2721, 1-800-292-3531 2601 W. 60th Street North Sioux Falls, SD 57107 email: jl@jl-harley.com www.jl-harley.com South Dakota’s premiere motorcycle dealership. This 38,000 square foot, full service store features a complete inventory of new and pre-owned HarleyDavidson Motorcycles, MotorClothes, Merchandise, Parts & Accessories, and Authorized Service. Great ★ Service

Thunder Road Family Fun Park

The Empire Mall/Empire East

The Outdoor Campus

605-334-4181 8th and Kiwanis Sioux Falls, SD 57104 email: sfalls@thunderroad.info Awesome go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, roller coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, Water Wars, Euro-Bungy, laser tag, laser maze and more! Free parking & free picnic area. No admission. Call for group rates. Easy to find. Hard to leave.

605-361-3301 Exit 77, I-29 & 41st Street Sioux Falls, SD 57106 www.shopempiremall.com Largest shopping center between Minneapolis and Denver. The area’s finest retailers, Bare Minerals, Buckle, Coach, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Francesca’s, LOFT, Oakley and Sephora. State of the art dining pavilion or catch a show at The District.

• See & Do • Czech Days

605-463-2478 Tabor Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. P.O. Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063 email: taborczechdays@yahoo.com www.taborsd.com Old European traditions including Czech foods, music, souvenirs, parades, entertainment, museums and folk dancing. Czech Days keeps alive the central European heritage of the founders of the little South Dakota community of Tabor, June 19-20, 2015.

TYNDALL • Accommodations • Shady Rest Motel

605-589-4002 1401 Main Street, Tyndall, SD 57066 email: shadyrestmotel@yahoo.com Located 5 blocks North of Hwy 50 on Main Street. Clean, comfortable, quiet rooms. Cable TV, WiFi. New electric heat and air-conditioning. Non-smoking rooms. Close to restaurants, Golf Course & Museum. Look inside then decide!

• Accommodations • Best Western Vermillion Inn

605-624-8333 701 West Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069 email: 42051@hotel.bestwestern.com www.bestwestern.com Located west of I-29 on Hwy 50. Free continental breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, fitness center and whirlpool. Museums and University of South Dakota nearby.

• See & Do • Clay County Park

1-800-809-2071 Vermillion Area Chamber & Development 4 miles SW of Vermillion off SD 50, on the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. 34 acres of beautiful wilderness with Missouri River access, 44 campsites, cabins, (electrical and tent), restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic shelters, playgrounds, boat ramp, fishing dock, and hiking trails.

VERMILLION Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company

1-800-809-2071 116 Market Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 email: vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillioncvb.com Vermillion offers rich history and culture. Attractions include University of SD & Dakota Dome, National Music Museum, W.H. Over Museum, Spirit Mound, Bluffs Golf Course. Area parks offer Missouri River access, camping, fishing, hiking, biking.

National Music Museum

605-677-5306 Corner of Clark & Yale Streets USD Campus, Vermillion www.nmmusd.org email: nmm@usd.edu The NMM houses 15,000+ instruments, from priceless Italian violins to celebrity guitars, from organs to harmonicas, from Les Paul to Sgt. Pepper, from Stradivari to Elvis. Free audio tours. Open all year. Check website for hours.

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Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘N Roll

605-624-5571 Downtown Vermillion Exit 26 off I-29, west 6 mi on Hwy 50 www.sdbbq.us 11th annual KCBS sanctioned BBQ event. September 11-12, 2015. Worldclass competitors, People’s Choice Public BBQ Judging, Kids Zone, Food, Crafts, Classic Car Show, Amateur BBQ competition, Motorcycle Fun Run, cooking demonstrations, live music, beverage garden, street dance.

YANKTON • Accommodations • Best Western Kelly Inn & Convention Center

605-665-2906 or 1-800-528-1234 1607 East Hwy 50 Virtual tour available at www.bestwesternyankton.com 121 spacious guestrooms & suites. Expanded continental breakfast. Indoor Water Play Land with slides, water cannons & basketball hoops. Whirlpool, wading pool, game room, racquetball, exercise facility, expanded cable w/HBO, free Wi-Fi. Minerva’s Restaurant. Great ★ Service

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

605-665-3177 2607 Broadway Ave Yankton, SD 57078 email: hieyankton@hotmail.com www.hiexpress.com/esyanktonsd Our hotel features include a pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center, and free high speed internet. Also, hot continental breakfast and free local calls. We have 58 guest rooms, Jacuzzi suites and family suites.

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

605-668-2985 www.lewisandclarkpark.com Choose from over 400 shady campsites all with electricity. Enjoy 6-miles of bike trail, 4 boat launching facilities, horse trails, archery range, disc golf and nature trails. Four miles west of Yankton on Lewis and Clark Lake. Great ★ Service

• Dining • JoDean’s Steakhouse & Lounge

605-665-9884 2809 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078 www.jodeans.com email: jodeans@iw.net North of the Yankton Mall. Buffet seven days a week with over 50 feet of buffet, salad and dessert bar or menu of steaks and seafood. Groups and buses welcome, with advance notice requested. Banquet facility seating 400. A family tradition.

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TABOR

• See & Do • Dakota Territorial Museum

605-665-3898 610 Summit Street, Yankton, SD Free admission. Call for information or to book a special tour. Next to Westside Park. Hours are May thru Sept. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. October thru April; 7 days a week, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Rockin’ RibFest

605-665-2263 www.historicdowntownyankton.com Historic Downtown Yankton is gearing up for our 8th annual Rockin’ RibFest on Saturday, June 6, 2015, held at Fantle Memorial Park (21st & Douglas). Join us at Yankton’s biggest block party! Rib and food vendors, beer garden, rock bands, great kid’s area, amateur rib contest, and much more!

Lewis & Clark Resort

605-665-2680 43496 Lakeshore Drive Yankton, SD email: lewisandclarkresort@yahoo.com www.LewisandClarkPark.com Located on Lewis & Clark Lake. Enjoy modern cabins or 24 motel rooms around an outdoor pool. Adjacent to marina, restaurant, sandy beaches and bike trails. Visit our new 6 bedroom lakeside Lodge with 1800 sq ft great room.

Lodge at Lewis & Clark Resort

605-665-2680 www.LewisandClarkPark.com Located on a cove of Lewis & Clark Lake, directly on the biking/walking trail. Enjoy newly constructed, beautiful 6 bedroom lodge with an 1800 sq. ft. great room for your family gathering. Specially designed kitchen for family reunions, weddings and corporate retreats.

The Missouri National Recreational River

www.nps.gov/mnrr Part of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Preserves two stretches of the Missouri; between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park and between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water. Visitors can boat, fish, canoe/ kayak, camp, birdwatch, hike, trace the Lewis and Clark Expedition, visit a fish hatchery/aquarium, enjoy scenic views of the Missouri from the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and much more.

Great ★ Service

Sailboat on Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton

The Great Service Star designation which accompanies many listings is available through the South Dakota Office of Tourism and is designed to recognize businesses that have completed a set of criteria of hospitality training for their employees. Participants completing the program may use the symbol in their marketing to show visitors their commitment to “Great Service.”