Description
Hiking South Dakota
A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures
by Marcus Heerdt
This Guide leads outdoor enthusiasts on 50 hikes to mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, plains, and badlands formations throughout the state. The diverse landscape and varied natural and geological attractions make South Dakota a unique hiking destination. Discover stunning hikes distributed across five regions: the Glacial Lakes, Southeast, Missouri River, Badlands, and Black Hills.
Detailed hike descriptions provide all the information readers need to get the most out of each experience, including detailed maps, miles and directions, vital specs, and much more.
With short hikes and overnight adventures, this guide has everything you need to explore one of America’s most gorgeous states.
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- Education programs: nature workshops, Junior Ranger activities, and homeschool adventures for kids across the Black Hills
- Trail maintenance: keeping hiking trails safe and accessible at Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and the Black Hills National Forest
- Visitor services: park store operations, interpretive programs, and the staff who help millions of visitors each year
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