Lake Francis Case: 100 Unspoiled River Miles
Lake Francis Case begins with the tailwaters of Big Bend and flows southward more than 100 miles, between the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Indian reservations, past Chamberlain and onto Fort Randall Dam. Of all [...]
The Five Tribes of the River
The Missouri’s ancient river culture is rich with beauty, wisdom and nature. Five Sioux tribes of the Lakota and Dakota have reservations that border the Missouri in S.D., and they welcome travelers. Four have tribal [...]
Find a Way to Get on the Water
The Missouri River is fun to explore from its 3,000 miles of South Dakota shoreline, but there’s no substitute for getting on the water. Thank your lucky stars if you have a boat or — [...]
Walleye Are Everybody’s Favorite
Some newcomers to the Missouri River valley wonder why everyone is walleye crazy. They are the folks who haven’t yet cast for South Dakota’s state fish. The walleye is a challenge for anglers — yet [...]
Follow Lewis & Clark’s River Routes
The famed explorers went upriver in 1804 and returned through this country in 1806. Today, Highways 1804 (east side) and 1806 (west side) commemorate their explorations with an auto tour that has stretches of river [...]
Lewis & Clark Lake: Sailing & Camping
Lewis and Clark Lake, created by Gavins Point Dam west or Yankton, is the smallest of the four reservoirs in South Dakota. Bordered in places by chalkstone bluffs, it is a water haven for sailing [...]
Islands are Treasures of the River
Missouri River islands are not the palm tree variety, but some have “sand in your toes” beaches and all have more peace and solitude than you’re likely to find in coconut country. Many of the [...]
Where Cowboying Is Work and Play
For an inside glimpse of the cattle industry, visit on cattle auction day (Wednesdays all year and Thursdays in fall and winter). Sit on the bleachers of Lemmon Livestock and watch the buyers and sellers. [...]
Writers, Artists, Musicians Telling the Story
Kathleen Norris’ popular book Dakota: A Spiritual Geography put Lemmon on the literary map. Contemplating the grass-filled landscapes that some see as emptiness, Norris wrote, “angels seem possible in the wind-filled expanse.” Today other regional [...]
A Business Community of Entrepreneurs
Travelers with business savvy marvel at Lemmon. Though the city has just 1,200 residents and ranches have consolidated in the country, storekeepers and entrepreneurs keep finding new and interesting ways to grow. Carl and Kylee [...]
Hometown Artist John Lopez’s Travel Tips
John Lopez, a world-recognized artist, knows and loves his hometown. His favorite walking path is Blacktail Trail at Shadehill Reservoir, “a couple of miles of easy walking on a well-marked path.” Lopez says fans of [...]
Huron: A City for Outdoor Lovers
Huron is a welcoming place for people who love the outdoors. Coffee shops and cafes open before the sun rises because farmers, pheasant hunters and fishermen share a love for early starts. Nobody looks twice [...]
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