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.

2011 Walk in the Park Schedule:

May | June | July | August | October

May 21 "Hunting for Geeks (ada Geocaching)" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
May 21 "Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around Hike" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
May 21 "Step Outside Program" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
May 28 "Whooo Goes There? Walk in the Park" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
May 28 "Birding by Bike" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
May 28 "Senses Hike" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 10 "Hunting for Geeks (aka Geocaching)" Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 11 "Scat Scavenger Hike" Lewis and Clark Recrecration Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 18 "Lantern Hike" Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 21 "Trail Tour 5K" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, 605-582-7243, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 25 "High-Trail Hound Hike" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
June 25 "Nature Scavenger Hunt" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov July 2 "GPS Cache Dash" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov

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July 2 "Firefly Fireworks Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 2 "Red, White and Bike Parade" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 2 "Independence Bike Parade" Lake Vermillion Recreation Area, Canistota, 605-296-3643, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 2 "Geocaching 101" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 2 "4th of July Bike Parade" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 3 "Nature's Fireworks Walk in the Park" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, 605-582-7243, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 9 "Un-Nature Hike" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 16 "Wild Desserts Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 16 "Stories in Stone Walk in the Park" Palisades State Park, Garretson, 605-594-3824, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 22 "Hunting for Geeks (GEOcaching)" Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 23 "Tree Walk and Leaf Print Bookmarks" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
July 30 "Moccasin Walk" Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov

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Aug 6 "4th Annual Big Sioux Bustle - GPS / Geocaching Race" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, 605-582-7243, www.gfp.sd.gov
Aug 20 "History Hike" Newton Hills State Park, Canton, 605-987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov
Aug 28 "Predators on the Prowl Hike" Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985, www.gfp.sd.gov
Oct 29 "9th Annual Spooktacular Trails" Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, 605-582-7243, www.gfp.sd.gov

For more information about activities and events at SD State Parks visit www.gfp.sd.gov

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