Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are more than 60 state parks and recreation areas spread across South Dakota – and if you're planning to visit in 2026, ...

National Parks in South Dakota include Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks along with multiple historical sites to explore. Jewel Cave National Monument is also in South Dakota. We loved visiting ...

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The annual park entrance license for South Dakota is open for the 2026 season. The license is valid from Oct. 1, 2025, through May 23, 2027. An annual park entrance ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Weekday camping is waning at South Dakota State Parks and that needs attention, the state’s director of parks and recreation said at Friday meeting. “It’s the weekdays where ...