Walk in the Park Program
The Walk in the Park program is a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves.
Parks staff and volunteers lead the programs, which cover topics like local plants and wildlife, history and area legends. Individuals, families, scout troops and church and school groups find the walks a perfect way to explore and learn about nature.
The walks are co-sponsored by the SD Department of Health to promote healthy living through physical activity.
The Walk in the Park programs are free for participants. A park entrance license is required in all designated fee areas.
2008 Walk in the Park Schedule:
April 19 - Birds and Bagels
Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873
April 19 - Earth Day Photo Trek
Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824
May 31 - Spring Wildflowers
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
June 14 - Birds Paradise
Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243
June 20 - Lewis & Clark Walk Through History
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
June 28 - Insect Hide and Seek
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
June 28 - Royal March - Walking Tour to King and Queen Rocks
Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824
July 5 - Fireworks Hike
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
July 11 - Owl Prowl Hike
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
July 19 - What Lies Beneath Our Feet
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
July 19 - Takin' a Likin' to Lichens
Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824
August 8 - Tree ID Hike
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
August 9 - Nature Fun Poker Run
Lake Herman State Park & Walkers Point, Madison. 605-256-5003
August 22 - Lewis & Clark Walk Through History
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985
September 27 - Laura Ingalls Wilder History Walk
Lake Thompson Recreation Area, Lake Preston. 605-847-4893
October 4- Candlelight Walk
Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263
October 25 - Spooktacular Trail
Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243
