Labor Day Weekend Events Wrap Up Summer


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Labor Day Weekend Events Wrap Up Summer

PIERRE, S.D. – Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the summer, and South Dakota State Parks invite you to come out and enjoy special weekend events.

  • Survivor Weekend, Newton Hills State Park near Canton, Aug. 29-31. Info: 605-987-2263
  • Southern Hills Triathlon, Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs, Aug. 30, 7 a.m. MDT. Info: 605-745-6996
  • I Know Nuttin’ About Nature Hike, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-668-2985
  • Exploring Good Earth, Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us
  • Labor Day Carnival, North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown, Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-487-7046
  • Bike Rodeo, Randall Creek Recreation Area near Pickstown, Aug. 30, 11 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-487-7046
  • Bean Bag Game Tourney, Oakwood Lakes State Park near Bruce, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. CDT. Info: 605-627-5441
  • Monarch Butterfly Tagging, Palisades State Park near Garretson, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. CDT. Info: 605-594-3824
  • Wildlife Olympics, Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, Aug. 30, 3 p.m. CDT. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or www.outdoorcampus.org
  • Bike Parade, North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown, Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-487-7046
  • Bike Parade, Randall Creek Recreation Area near Pickstown, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. CDT. Info: 605-487-7046
  • Tricky Treats, Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, Aug. 31, 4 p.m. CDT. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or www.outdoorcampus.org
  • North American Salads, Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. CDT. Info: 605-987-2263 or newtonhills@state.sd.us, register: 605-362-2777 or www.outdoorcampus.org

For more information on the South Dakota State Parks, please visit www.gfp.sd.gov or call 605-773-3391. To learn about park programs in your area, contact your local state park office.

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