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.

2010 Walk in the Park Schedule:

May 21 - "Over the River and Through the Woods Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
May 29 - "Tree Talk and Walk" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
May 29 - "Bird ID" Walker's Point Recreation Area, Madison, 605-256-5003
June 5 - "National Trails Day" Statewide South Dakota State Parks, 605-773-3391
June 12 - "I Love the Night Life" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243
June 19 - "Lantern Hike" Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
July 10 - "Family Scavenger Hunt and Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
July 17 - "Stories in Stone" Palisades Stae Park, Garretson, 605-594-3824
July 24 - "Fossils At Our Feet" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
July 30 - "Over the River and Through the Woods Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
July 31 - "Lazy Bird Watchers Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
August 7 - "Scat Scavenger Hunt" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
September 3 - "Over the River and Through the Woods Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985
October 2 - "FestiFALL & Candlelight Walk" Newton Hills, Canton, 605-987-2263
October 30 - "8th Annual Spooktacular Trails" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243

For more information about activities and events at SD State Parks visit www.sdgfp.info/Parks