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[size 2]Events In S.D. State Parks Encourage Outdoor Activities[/size]
[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. – Several upcoming events in South Dakota state parks offer visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The first weekend in June will bring two Walk in the Park programs, activities on the Mickelson Trail, a bass fishing tournament and the Fort Sisseton Historical Festival. [/size]
[size 2]Make plans to attend the following events in SD state park areas:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]"Just for the Health of It" Walk/Bike Ride[/size][size 2], George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, Lead Trailhead, Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m. Info: (605) 584-1100 [/size] [li][size 2]"Hoof it for Your Heart" Walk/Run/Ride[/size][size 2], George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, Hill City Trailhead, Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m. Info: (605) 574-2368 [/size] [li][size 2]National Trails Day Walk in the Park[/size][size 2], Custer State Park near Custer, Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. Info: (605) 255-4515 [/size] [li][size 2]"Discovering Nature" Walk in the Park[/size][size 2], Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs, Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Info: (605) 745-6996 [/size] [li][size 2]Bass Fishing Tournament[/size][size 2], Lake Louise Recreation Area near Miller, Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Info: (605) 853-2533 [/size] [li][size 2]Historical Festival[/size][size 2], Fort Sisseton Historic State Park near Lake City, Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 9 a.m. each day. Info: (605) 448-5474 [/size] [li][size 2]Deadwood - Mickelson Trail Marathon and Half Marathon[/size][size 2], Sunday, June 6 at 7 a.m. Pre-registration required. Info: (605) 641-3534 or (605) 642-2382[/size] [/li][/ul]
[size 2]The two Walk in the Park programs are free for participants, though a park entrance license is required. The walks are part of a series of guided, educational programs co-sponsored by the SD Dept. of Health held in state parks and recreation areas throughout the year.[/size]
[size 2]For more information on events in SD state parks, visit the state parks website at www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391[/size]
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[size 2]Events In S.D. State Parks Encourage Outdoor Activities[/size]
[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. – Several upcoming events in South Dakota state parks offer visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The first weekend in June will bring two Walk in the Park programs, activities on the Mickelson Trail, a bass fishing tournament and the Fort Sisseton Historical Festival. [/size]
[size 2]Make plans to attend the following events in SD state park areas:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]"Just for the Health of It" Walk/Bike Ride[/size][size 2], George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, Lead Trailhead, Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m. Info: (605) 584-1100 [/size] [li][size 2]"Hoof it for Your Heart" Walk/Run/Ride[/size][size 2], George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, Hill City Trailhead, Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m. Info: (605) 574-2368 [/size] [li][size 2]National Trails Day Walk in the Park[/size][size 2], Custer State Park near Custer, Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. Info: (605) 255-4515 [/size] [li][size 2]"Discovering Nature" Walk in the Park[/size][size 2], Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs, Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Info: (605) 745-6996 [/size] [li][size 2]Bass Fishing Tournament[/size][size 2], Lake Louise Recreation Area near Miller, Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Info: (605) 853-2533 [/size] [li][size 2]Historical Festival[/size][size 2], Fort Sisseton Historic State Park near Lake City, Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 9 a.m. each day. Info: (605) 448-5474 [/size] [li][size 2]Deadwood - Mickelson Trail Marathon and Half Marathon[/size][size 2], Sunday, June 6 at 7 a.m. Pre-registration required. Info: (605) 641-3534 or (605) 642-2382[/size] [/li][/ul]
[size 2]The two Walk in the Park programs are free for participants, though a park entrance license is required. The walks are part of a series of guided, educational programs co-sponsored by the SD Dept. of Health held in state parks and recreation areas throughout the year.[/size]
[size 2]For more information on events in SD state parks, visit the state parks website at www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391[/size]
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