There are more than 60 state parks and recreation areas spread across South Dakota – and if you're planning to visit in 2026, annual passes are already available. The annual entrance licenses, valid ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every year, the Game Fish and Parks sets up a map so people can track the changing fall leaves across the state. The 2024 South Dakota Parks Foliage Tracker is now available ...

Zooming around on a map of the Midwest, I was searching for the least-visited regions of each state within driving distance.

Jul. 11—GARRETSON, S.D. — As outdoor enthusiasts flock to campgrounds in growing numbers across South Dakota, a major state park expansion has opened its gates to meet the rising demand. The enlarged ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — People who enjoy South Dakota’s outdoors could be required to pay more for state hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and for visiting or camping at the state’s parks and ...

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Custer State Park Bison Center beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. This is an outdoor event, located at The ...

South Dakota's 2024 pheasant hunting season yielded over 1.3 million harvested roosters, the highest in 13 years. An additional 380,000 pheasants were harvested within designated shooting preserves.