Family-Outdoors

YANKTON, S.D. –  Lewis and Clark Recreation Area  near Yankton is hosting Fall in the Park at Lewis and Clark  Saturday, Sept. 20 , from  1-5 p.m. CDT . The new fall event will include a number of activities including an obstacle course, outdoor cooking, crafts, games, laser shot, BB gun shooting and archery. Visitors can also enjoy music by Steel Groove, a steel drum group, from  3 to 5 p.m. “This is the first year of a fall event for Lewis and Clark,” said event organizer Jeanne Schroeder. “We hope to provide an afternoon of entertainment for all age groups.” There is no charge to attend the event; however, a park entrance license is required to enter the park. Daily entrance is $6 per vehicle. Lewis and Clark Recreation Area is located 6 miles west of Yankton of SD Highway 52. For more information, call  605-668-2985 .

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) PIERRE, S.D. – Visitors to South Dakota state parks will have the chance to take part in a variety of special family activities on Saturday, July 14. The free activities are a great way for people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors. Make plans to attend the following events: Morning Masterpieces, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton, July 14, 10 a.m. CDT. Discuss wetland habitats and draw and/or watercolor what you see. What better way is there to remember your time outdoors than capturing it in art? Basic materials will be provided. Advanced painters may wish to bring their own supplies. Info: 605-668-2985 Archery for Beginners, North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown, July 14, 10 a.m. CDT. Meet at the North Point rifle range to learn the basics of archery.  Info: 605-487-7046 Outdoor Cooking from A-Z, Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Fort Pierre, July 14, 10 a.m. CDT. Visitors will learn basics of Dutch oven cooking...