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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South Dakota Birding Festival
May 2 - May 4, Ft. Randall
605-384-3741
www.southeastsouthdakota.com/what-to-do/attractions/wagner/south-dakota-birding-festival/ -
South Dakota Kayak Challenge
May 23 - May 25, Missouri National Recreational River, Yankton
605-864-9011
www.sdkayakchallenge.org -
Celebrate Rhubarb Day
June 2, W.H. Over Museum, Vermillion
605-677-5228
www.whovermuseum.org -
Kid’s Fishing Derby
June 7, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/chief-white-crane/ -
National Trails Day
June 7, Statewide South Dakota State Parks
605-773-3391
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks -
“Spook Yourself Silly” Hike
June 13, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-660-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
June 13 - June 15, Prentis Park, Vermillion
605-622-0423
www.sdshakespearefestival.org -
Homestead Day
June 14, Pierson Ranch, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Extreme Campers Challenge
June 21, Lake Vermillion Rec Area
605-296-3643
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lake-vermillion/ -
Wilderness Survival Challenge
June 21, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
The Great South Dakota Treasure Hunt
June 27, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
Guess Who’s Turning 125? Birthday Party
June 28, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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July 4th Celebration
July 4, Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.vermillioncvb.com -
Uncle Sam’s Bike Parade
July 4, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
605-296-3643
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lake-vermillion/ -
Antique Tractor Ride
July 11 - July 12, Yankton
605-665-9785
www.visityanktonsd.com -
Searching through a Dark Park - Night Geocaching
July 19, Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/pierson-ranch/ -
Fort Randall Traditional Powwow
August 1 - August 3, Yankton Sioux Reservation, Lake Andes
605-384-3641 or 605-487-7871 ext. 473 -
Music in the Park: John & Susan McNeill
August 2, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Clay County Fair
August 7 - August 9, Clay County Fairgrounds, Vermillion
605-677-7111
www.vermillioncvb.com -
Adams Homestead Celebration
August 9, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, North Sioux City
605-232-0873
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/adams-homestead/ -
Dutch Oven Basics
August 9, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
605-296-3643
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lake-vermillion/ -
“Stories of the Stars” Hike
August 9, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
August 15 - August 17, Yankton
605-665-1657
www.riverboatdays.com -
Yankton Riverboat Days Kayak Run
August 16, Yankton
605-941-4940
yrbdkayakevent.blogspot.com -
Bull-A-Rama
August 22 - August 24, Clay County Rodeo Grounds, Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.vermillioncvb.com -
“Book on a Bike” Hike
August 23, Lewis & Clark Recreation, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
“I Know Nuttin’ about Nature” Hike
August 30, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lewis-and-clark/ -
Great Dakota Wine Fest
August 30 - August 31, Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion
605-624-4500
www.greatdakotawinefest.com -
Ribs, Rods & Rock’n Roll
September 5 - September 6, Downtown Vermillion
605-624-5571
www.sdbbq.us -
St. Joseph’s Indian School Powwow
September 12 - September 13, Chamberlain
800-584-9200
www.stjo.org/powwow - View More Events
