Lewis & Clark Trail
Follow in the steps of Lewis and Clark who explored this region 200 years ago.
- Hike up Spirit Mound.
- Explore the Missouri River by boat, kayak or canoe.
- Visit museums that recount the Corps of Discovery's expedition.
- See the same awe-inspiring scenery that Lewis and Clark saw.
Make your own discoveries on an adventure to Southeast South Dakota.
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Adams Homestead & Nature Trails
Hiking/Biking/Cross Country Skiing/Lewis & Clark
272 Westshore Drive
North Sioux City , SD 57049
www.gfp.sd.gov
(605) 232-0873 -
Elk Point
Elk Point, SD 57025
www.elkpoint.org
605-356-2043 -
Fort Randall Dam
Pickstown, SD
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Lewis & Clark Visitor Center and Recreation Area
Yankton , SD
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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Chamberlain
SD
www.chamberlainsd.org/area-culture/lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center
(605) 734-4562 -
Running Water
Running Water, SD
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Snake Creek State Recreation Area
Platte, SD
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Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Hiking/Lewis & Clark Trail
31148 SD Hwy 19
Vermillion, SD 57069
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-987-2263
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43rd Annual University of South Dakota Wacipi / Powwow
March 28 - March 29, University of South Dakota, Dakota Dome, Vermillion
orgs.usd.edu/tiospaye/ -
South Dakota Birding Festival
May 1 - May 3, Ft. Randall
605-384-3741
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Dam N Back Trek
May 2, Missouri River, Pickstown to Springfield
605-941-4940
sdkayakchallenge.org -
Give Pie a Try
May 16, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
South Dakota Kayak Challenge
May 22 - May 24, Missouri National Recreational River, Yankton
605-864-9011
www.sdkayakchallenge.org -
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
May 30, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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National Trails Day
June 6, Statewide South Dakota State Parks
605-773-3391
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks -
Wilderness Survival Challenge
June 13, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Lake Yankton Fun Day
June 13, Lake Yankton, Yankton
402-667-2546
http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/DamandLakeProjects/MissouriRiverDams/GavinsPoint.aspx -
Homestead Day
June 20, Pierson Ranch, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Becoming an Outdoor Family
June 26 - June 28, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Bang! Boom! Bike Parade
July 3, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Springfield’s Frog Jumping Contest & 4th of July Celebration
July 4, Springfield
www.springfieldsd.com -
July 4th Celebration
July 4, Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.vermillioncvb.com -
Fireworks Over the Missouri River
July 4, Riverside Park, Yankton
605-668-5242
www.visityanktonsd.com
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Fishing Frenzy
July 18, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/chief-white-crane/ -
Searching through a Dark Park - Night Geocaching
August 1, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
Clay County Fair
August 6 - August 8, Clay County Fairgrounds, Vermillion
605-677-7111
www.vermillioncvb.com -
Adams Homestead Celebration
August 8, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, North Sioux City
605-232-0873
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Yankton Riverboat Days Kayak Run
August 21 - August 23, Yankton
605-941-4940
yrbdkayakevent.blogspot.com -
Call of the Wild Hike
August 29, Lewis & Clark Recreation, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Ribs, Rods & Rock’n Roll
September 11 - September 12, Downtown Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.sdbbq.us -
Fall in the Park at Lewis & Clark
September 19, Lewis & Clark Recreation, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
Parade of Lights & Lighting of Christmas Tree
December 4, Downtown Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.vermillionchamber.com
