Pierre, SD -(Ammoland.com)- South Dakota state parks will host special events. The activities are a great way to spend a summer day.
Make plans to attend the following events:
- Teeth, Jaws and Claws, Friday, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- Exploring Good Earth, Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- South Dakota Birthday Bash, Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. CDT at North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown. Info: 605-487-7046
- South Dakota Bat Festival, Saturday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. MDT at Custer State Park’s Tatanka Theater. Info: 605-255-4464 or SDBWG.
- Steady Ed Memorial Disc Golf Tournament, Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. CDT registration, 9:45 a.m. tee off at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Fort Pierre. Info: 605-280-5007 or visit the event Facebook page.
- Forces of Nature, Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- DakotaMan Triathlon, Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. CDT at Lake Alvin Recreation Area near Harrisburg. Info: Dakota Man Triathlon.
- Parrot Program, Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. CDT at Newton Hills State Park near Canton. Info: 605-987-2263
- Lantern Tour, Saturday, Aug. 16, 8:30 p.m. CDT at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park near Lake City. Info: 605-448-5474
- Family Dino Dig, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. CDT at Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon. Info: 605-582-7243
- Persied Meteor Shower and Star Party, Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 p.m. CDT at Palisades State Park near Garretson. Info: 605-594-3824
- Tricky Tracks, Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- North American Salads, Sunday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- Magnificent Mammals, Sunday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
- Murder Mystery, Sunday, Aug. 17, 5 p.m. CDT at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or Outdoor Campus.
The programs are open to all ages. There is no charge to participate in the events; however, a park entrance license is required to enter the parks.
About The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (SDGFP)
The purpose of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is to perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance South Dakota’s wildlife resources, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors, and to give the highest priority to the welfare of this state’s wildlife and parks, and their environment, in planning and decisions. For more information on activities in South Dakota state parks, visit SDGFP , contact the individual park office or call 605-773-3391.