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Game, Fish and Parks Calendar of Events

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If you are in need of any accommodations or are concerned about accessibility, please contact the Division of Parks and Recreation by email or call (605) 773-3391 a minimum of two weeks prior to the event so that arrangements can be made for reasonable requested accommodations.

All times listed are Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Contact the park directly for information on individual park events.

* Indicates a park entrance license is not required.
WITP indicates a Walk in the Park event.

 

2009 Events

October
10/3
 Newton Hills FestiFALL 1 p.m.
10/3
 Newton Hills WITP: Candlelight Walk 7 p.m.
10/23 & 10/24
 Custer WITP: Halloween Night Hike 5:30 p.m. (MT)
10/24
 Fort Sisseton Fall Open House 1 p.m.
10/24
 Big Sioux WITP: Annual Spooktacular Trails 5 p.m.
10/25
 LaFramboise Island* WITP: Trick or Treat Trails 4:30 p.m.
November
11/1
 Statewide Group campsite and lodge reservations open for 2010 arrivals 7 a.m. (CT) / 6 a.m. (MT)
11/10
 LaFramboise Island* Walk Off Your Lunch 12:15 p.m.
11/14
 Adams Homestead Christmas at the Homestead 12-4 p.m.
11/21
 Custer Buffalo Auction 10 a.m. (MT)
December
12/12
 Fort Sisseton Frontier Christmas 10 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Events
January
01/02
 Custer reservations open for 2010 arrivals

www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267

 7 a.m.
01/02
 Snowshoe Stomp Fort Sisseton 1 p.m.
01/09
 Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
01/23
 Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
01/30
 Kool Kids' Klassic Fishing Derby Oakwood Lakes 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
01/31
 Ground Hog Day Cross Country Ski Tour Oakwood Lakes 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February
02/06
 Eagles and Bagles Walk in the Park Oahe Downstream 9 a.m.
02/06
 Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament Richmond Lake 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
02/06
 Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
02/07
 Winter Wonderland Snowshoe Hike Richmond Lake 1 p.m.
02/13
 Lover's Leap Snowshoe Hike Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center 1 p.m.
02/20
 Open House Weekend reservations open www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267		 7 a.m.
02/27
 Memorial Day weekend reservations open www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267		 7a.m.
02/27
 Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
March
03/13
 Sylvan Lake Snoeshow Hike Custer - Sylvan Lake 1 p.m.
April
04/03
 Fourth of July weekend reservations open www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267		 7 a.m.
04/17
 Earth Day Bluebird Box Workshop Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center 10 a.m.
04/22
 Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup Lake Thompson 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
May
05/15
 30th Annual Trail Tour 5K Big Sioux 9 a.m.
05/15
 The Great Hunt Walk in the Park: SD's Other Gold - Mushroom hike Oahe Downstream 10 a.m.
05/15
 Spring Wildflower Hike Sica Hollow 2 p.m.
05/15
 Kids' Fishing Tournament Indian Creek 3 p.m.
05/16
 Fantastic Family Fishing Palisades 10 a.m.
05/21
 Over the River and Through the Woods Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
05/21-23
 Spring Open House Celebration Custer
05/21-23
 Open House and Free Fishing Weekend Statewide
05/22
 GPS and Geocaching Basics Walk in the Park Oahe Downstream 10 a.m.
05/22
 Geocaching 101 Pierson Ranch 1 p.m.
05/22
 Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake Chief White Crane 4 p.m.
09/30
 Custer Seasonal Volksmarch Trail Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center  
05/28
 Take A Bike Hike Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center 10 a.m.
05/28
 Meet the Rangers! Farm Island 7 p.m. to
8 p.m.
05/28
 Geocaching 101 Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
05/29
 Birdwatching Basics Walk in the Park Oahe Downstream 10 a.m.
05/29
 Bird ID Walk in the Park Walker's Point 10 a.m.
05/29
 Kids' Fishing Derby Lake Poinsett 11 a.m.
05/29
 Cycle Through the Park Big Sioux 2 p.m.
05/29
 Bird ID Walk in the Park Lake Herman 4 p.m.
05/29
 Tree Talk and Walk Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
05/29-30
 Campsite Decorating Contest Oakwood Lakes  
05/29-30
 Campsite Decorating Contest Lake Poinsett  
05/30
 History Hike Walk in the Park Farm Island 10 a.m.
05/30
 Step Back in Time Walk in the Park Randall Creek 1:30 p.m.
June
06/01-30
 National Great Outdoors Month Statewide South Dakota  
06/03
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians Palisades 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
06/04-06
 Fort Sisseton Historical Festival Fort Sisseton  
06/04-06
 Becoming an Outdoor Family Oahe Downstream  
06/05
 Labor Day weekend reservations open www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267		 7 a.m.
06/05
 Prairie Trail National Trails Day Walk Custer - Wildlife Loop Visitor Center 9 a.m.
06/05
 4th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby Oahe Downstream 10 a.m. to
12 p.m.
06/05
 Kids' Fishing Derby Oakwood Lakes 10 a.m.
06/05
 Festival of Feathers Indian Creek 10 a.m.
06/05
 Little Devil's Tower National Trails Day Walk Custer - Sylvan Lake 1 p.m.
06/05
 Geocaching and Basic GPS Lake Thompson 7 p.m.
06/05
 National Trails Day Statewide  
06/06
 Festival of Feathers West Whitlock 10 a.m.
06/08
 Trolley on the Trail George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
06/10
 Hi-Tech Treasure Hunting with Dad West Whitlock 10:30 a.m.
06/10
 Hi-Tech Treasure Hunting with Dad Indian Creek 3:30 p.m.
06/11
 Geocaching 101 Chief White Crane 7 p.m.
06/12
 3rd Annual Get Outdoors Day LaFramboise Island/Steamboat Park 8 a.m.
06/12
 Birdwatching Basics Walk in the Park Farm Island 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
06/12
 Dutch Oven Cooking Oakwood Lakes 10 a.m.
06/12
 Luce Pioneer Day Lake Herman 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.
06/12
 Talking in the Trees Richmond Lake 10 a.m.
06/12
 Name That Bird Roy Lake - West Unit 10 a.m.
06/12
 Game Day Pickerel Lake 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
06/12
 I Love the Night Life Walk in the Park Big Sioux 10 p.m.
06/12
 Predators on the Prowl Hike Lewis and Clark 10:30 p.m.
06/12-13
 3rd Annual South Dakota Outdoor Expo State Fairgrounds
06/16
 Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers Angostura 9:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
06/17
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians Big Sioux 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
06/19
 Basic Birding Walk in the Park Lake Poinsett 8 a.m.
06/19
 Didgeridoo Mina Lake 10 a.m.
06/19
 Lewis and Clark Homestead Day Lewis and Clark 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
06/19
 Tree Walk and Sumac Necklaces Walk in the Park Newton Hills 1 p.m.
06/19
 Take your Best Shot Photo Workshop Palisades 2 p.m.
06/19
 3rd Annual Dutch Oven Gathering North Point 3 p.m.
06/19
 Shoreline Night Hike Angostura 8 p.m.
06/19
 Lantern Tour Fort Sisseton 9:30 p.m.
06/19
 Lantern Hike Chief White Crane 9:30 p.m.
06/20
 Treats for Dad Roy Lake 10 a.m.
06/20
 Samuelson's Open House Beaver Creek Nature Area 3 p.m.
06/23
 Nature Day Camp: Kids' Fishing Day Rocky Point 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
06/25-27
 Family Fun Days Pickerel Lake 4 p.m. to
3 p.m.
06/25
 Family Hike With Little Nature Lovers Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center 2 p.m.
06/25
 Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake Pierson Ranch 4 p.m.
06/26
 Riverkid Sprint Triathlon Farm Island 9:30 a.m.
06/26
 Dutch Oven Cooking Lake Poinsett 10 a.m.
06/26
 Give it a Shot Photography Workshop Roy Lake - West Unit 1 p.m.
06/26
 Family Fun Pioneer Day and Corn Cob Doll Contest Lake Thompson 2 p.m. to
6 p.m.
06/26
 Wild Desserts Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
06/26
 World of Wildlife Walk in the Park West Whitlock 7 p.m.
July
07/03-4
 4th of July Campsite Decorating Contest Oakwood Lakes
5 p.m.
07/03-4
 4th of July Campsite Decorating Contest Lake Poinsett  
07/03
 Bike Parade Lake Poinsett 10 a.m.
07/03
 Patriotic Bike Parade Lewis and Clark 10 a.m.
07/03
 Prairie Fire Works! Indian Creek 10:30 a.m.
07/03
 Prairie Fire Works West Whitlock 3:30 p.m.
07/03
 Race for the Cache GPS Tournament Pierson Ranch 4 p.m.
07/03
 Kids' Bicycle Parade Snake Creek 7 p.m.
07/03
 Firefly Fireworks Hike Lewis and Clark 10:30 p.m.
07/04
 Patriotic Parade Roy Lake - West Unit 11 a.m.
07/04
 Classic Fourth at the Fort Fort Sisseton 2 p.m. to
6 p.m.
07/04
 3rd Annual Independence Day Parade West Bend 5 p.m.
07/06
 Trolley on the Trail George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
07/08
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Pioneer Life Palisades 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
07/10
 Yankton Disc Golf Trilogy Tournament Lewis and Clark 9 a.m.
07/10
 Sand Sculpture Showcase Lake Poinsett 10 a.m.
07/10
 Water Saftey and Boat Rides Indian Creek 10:30 a.m.
07/10
 8th Annual Dutch Oven Gathering Big Sioux 3:30 p.m.
07/10
 Family Scavenger Hunt and Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
07/14
 Nature Day Camp: Kids' Fishing Day Angostura 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
07/14
 Trolley on the Trail George S Mickelson Trail 10 a.m.
07/14
 Nature Day Camp Snake Creek 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
07/15
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Pioneer Life Big Sioux 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
07/16
 Lantern Tour Fort Sisseton 9:30 p.m.
07/17
 Stories in Stone Walk in the Park Palisades 10 a.m.
07/17
 Geocaching 101 Walk in the Park Farm Island 10 a.m.
07/17
 Archery for Beginners North Point 10 a.m.
07/17
 Not Just Desserts: Dutch Oven Cooking Oahe Downstream 10 a.m.
07/17
 Journey Through Time Oakwood Lakes 10 a.m.
07/17
 Beach Bash Lake Herman 10 a.m.
07/17
 Didgeridoo Mina Lake 10 a.m.
07/17
 Safety On and Around the Water Roy Lake 1 p.m.
07/17
 History Hike Walk in the Park Newton Hills 1 p.m.
07/17
 A Taste of the Past: Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration Lake Thompson 7 p.m.
07/17
 Nostalgic Movie Night Angostura 8:30 p.m.
07/18
 Canoe and Kayak Tour Oakwood Lakes 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
07/21
 Nature Day Camp: Finding Your Way Rocky Point 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
07/23
 Take A Bike Hike Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center 10 a.m.
07/23
 Geocaching 101 Chief White Crane 7 p.m.
07/24
 Dutch Oven Cooking Oakwood Lakes 10 a.m.
07/24
 Fossils at our Feet Lewis and Clark 10 a.m.
07/24
 Christmas in July Roy Lake 2 p.m.
07/24
 Astronomy for Beginners Lake Vermillion 9:30 p.m.
07/30
 Over the River and Through the Woods Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
07/31
 Tony Dean Festival Spring Creek TBA
07/31
 Lazy Birdwatcher's Hike Lewis and Clark 9:30 a.m.
07/31
 Dutch Oven Cooking Lake Poinsett 10 a.m.
07/31
 Lantern Tour Fort Sisseton Historic 9 p.m.
07/31
 Creatures of the Night Campfire Palisades 9:30 p.m.
07/31
 Christmas in July Lake Herman, Walker's Point  
August
08/05
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Mammals Palisades 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
08/06
 Geocaching 101 Pierson Ranch 7 p.m.
08/06-08
 31st Annual Sioux River Folk Festival Newton Hills  
08/07
 Riverman/Riverwoman Sprint Triathlon Farm Island 8 a.m.
08/07
 3rd Annual Big Sioux Bustle: GPS/ Geocaching Race Big Sioux 9 a.m.
08/07
 Kayaking for Beginners North Point 9:30 a.m.
08/07
 8th Annual Steady Eddie Disc Golf Tournament Oahe Downstream 10 a.m.
08/07
 Scat Scavenger Hike Lewis and Clark 10 a.m.
08/07
 Kayaking for Beginners Randall Creek 11:30 a.m.
08/07
 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Outdoor Cooking Lake Vermillion 8 p.m.
08/07
 Fort Anniversary and Chuck Wagon Cook-off Fort Sisseton  
08/11
 Nature Day Camp: Finding Your Way Angostura 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
08/12
 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Mammals Big Sioux 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.
08/14
 Mickelson Trail Mile High Poker Run George S Mickelson Trail 9 a.m.
08/14
 Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers Rocky Point 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
08/14
 Adams Homestead Celebration Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
08/14
 Bike Parade Oakwood Lakes 10 a.m.
08/14
 Old Fashioned Weekend Roy Lake - West Unit 1 p.m.
08/14
 Sand Volleyball Tournament Lake Thompson 3 p.m.
08/14
 5th Annual South Dakota Bat Festival Custer - Game Lodge 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
08/14
 8th Annual Street Masters Car Show and Ice Cream Social Oahe Downstream 7 p.m.
08/14
 5th Annual Astronomy Night Angostura 8:30 p.m.
08/14
 Perseid Meteor Shower and Star Party Palisades 9:30 p.m.
08/15
 Old Fashioned Weekend Roy Lake - East Unit 1 p.m.
08/17
 Dutch Oven Cook-Off Indian Creek 2:30 p.m.
08/21
 Senses Walk in the Park Farm Island 10 a.m.
08/21
 Archery in the Park Pelican Lake 10 a.m.
08/21
 Monarch Butterfly Tagging Palisades 2 p.m.
08/21
 Evening with the Owls Oahe Downstream 8:30 p.m.
08/27
 Geocaching 101 Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
08/28
 Lewis and Clark Walk Through History Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
September
09/02-06
 Game, Fish and Parks booth at the South Dakota State Fair State Fairgrounds
09/03
 Over the River and Through the Woods Hike Lewis and Clark 7 p.m.
09/04
 Southern Hills Triathlon Angostura 7 a.m.
09/04
 Toss Along the River: Disc Golf Tournament Big Sioux 10 a.m.
09/04
 Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake Lewis and Clark 4 p.m.
09/04
 All Campers' Potluck Indian Creek 5:30 p.m.
09/04-05
 Campsite Decorating Contest Oakwood Lakes  
09/04-05
 Campsite Decorating Contest Lake Poinsett  
09/05
 Bike Parade North Point 9:30 a.m.
09/05
 Palisades Amazing Family Dash Palisades 10 a.m.
09/05
 Bike Parade Randall Creek 11:30 a.m.
09/07
 Trolley on the Trail George S Mickelson Trail 1 p.m.
09/08
 Trolley on the Trail George S Mickelson Trail 10 a.m.
09/09
 Monarch Migration Walk in the Park Spirit Mound Historic Prairie 6:30 p.m. to
8 p.m.
09/11-12
 3-D Archery Shoot Hartford Beach 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
09/12
 32nd Annual Homesteader Day Beaver Creek Nature Area 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
09/17-19
 13th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek George S Mickelson Trail  
09/18
 Fall Foilage Hike Sica Hollow 2 p.m.
09/24-30
 Take a Child Outside Week Statewide  
09/25-26
 Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival Custer
09/27
 Buffalo Roundup Custer 6:30 a.m. to
3 p.m.
October
10/02
 FestiFALL Newton Hills 1 p.m. to
5 p.m.
10/02
 Candlelight Walk Newton Hills 7:15 p.m. to
9 p.m.
10/29-30
 Halloween Night Hike Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center  
10/30
 Trick or Treat Trails Walk in the Park LaFramboise Island 4:30 p.m. to
8 p.m.
10/30
 8th Annual Spooktacular Trails Walk in the Park Big Sioux 5 p.m. to
8 p.m.
November
11/01 - 02/01
Group campsite reservations open for 2011 arrivals 1-800-710-2267 9 a.m. to
7 p.m.
11/01
 Lodge reservations open for 2011 arrivals www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267		 7 a.m.
11/13
 Christmas at the Homestead Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve 12 p.m. to
4 p.m.
11/20
 Fall Buffalo Auction Custer 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.
December
12/11
 Frontier Christmas Fort Sisseton 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.