National Parks in South Dakota include Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks along with multiple historical sites to explore. Jewel Cave National Monument is also in South Dakota. We loved visiting ...

South Dakota is a state that’s blessed with incredible natural beauty-from Sioux Falls to the wide Missouri River, the Badlands to the Black Hills, and nearly everywhere else in the Mount Rushmore ...

Jul. 11—GARRETSON, S.D. — As outdoor enthusiasts flock to campgrounds in growing numbers across South Dakota, a major state park expansion has opened its gates to meet the rising demand. The enlarged ...

Native plants are crucial to preserving the unique and important biodiversity of the northern Great Plains. However, invasive species have wreaked havoc on what were once pristine grasslands in South ...

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks' annual Open House Weekend runs Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21. Open House Weekend includes free entrance to all of South Dakota’s state parks and recreation ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every year, the Game Fish and Parks sets up a map so people can track the changing fall leaves across the state. The 2024 South Dakota Parks Foliage Tracker is now available ...

A new National Park Service report shows six national park sites in South Dakota attracted a total of 4.6 million visits in 2023, resulting in $600 million of spending near those parks that supported ...