Your Adventure Begins Here

Your Adventure Into The American West Begins Here

Experience Native American culture, follow in the footsteps of adventurers such as Lewis & Clark, stand where infamous characters Jesse James and George Armstrong Custer once stood, and find adventure where historic districts live and sunken steamboats rest. Your South Dakota adventure begins here.

Palisades State Park, Garretson

Falls Park, Sioux Falls

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure in Southeast South Dakota where you will find more than 175 natural and manmade lakes, along with three major rivers, providing endless opportunities to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and the scenic beauty of the region. Recreational facilities range from fully outfitted recreational complexes to rustic hideaways. The Missouri River’s Wild and Scenic River System, the 98 mile stretch designated as “The Missouri National Recreational River,” offers canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and much more. Surrounded by picturesque bluffs, rolling hills

and wooded wildlife areas, the Missouri River is also the major North American migratory waterfowl flyway, making it a prime birdwatching destination for beginners as well as experienced birdwatchers. Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve kicks off your adventure at our SE border. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, just west of Yankton on Lewis & Clark Lake, is the region’s largest park and one of South Dakota’s top outdoor recreation destinations. Good Earth State Park, South Dakota’s newest state park, located just east of Sioux Falls, is a National Historic Landmark featuring miles of trails and a Visitor Center with exhibits documenting it’s rich history. Observe the falls of the Big Sioux Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton River as well as the skyline of Sioux Falls from a five story observation tower at Falls Park, Sioux Fall’s #1 attraction and ranked in the top five city parks by USA Today in 2021. Palisades State Park at Garretson is a unique area. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with Sioux quartzite formations that rise above the water to 50-foot vertical cliffs. The park is popular among campers, rock climbers, hikers and kayakers. Visit Spirit Mound, near Vermillion, and take the trail to the summit to stand where Lewis & Clark stood 200 years ago and view 300 acres of native grass prairie and wildflowers. Find top rated golf courses throughout the region. Springfield’s 9-hole course, perched atop the Missouri River bluffs, is #1 in the state. Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa, has an award winning course designed by the famous Rees Jones. The beautiful 9-hole Lakes Golf Course at Madison features rolling greens with spectacular views of two lakes.