More than 80% of Americans can’t see the stars where they live. That makes it more important than ever to get away and gaze into the heavens. Here are some of our favorite SoDak stargazing spots.
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, located east of the community of Lake Andes, is a place of wetlands, grasslands, and riverside forests. During spring and fall migrations, clouds of waterfowl and shorebirds darken the sky. Because of its tremendous value to waterfowl and other migratory birds, President Franklin Roosevelt established Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge with a Presidential Executive Order in 1936. This 5,639-acre refuge includes Lake Andes, a 4,700-acre lake created by the last ice age. Each spring and fall, thousands of waterfowl and other waterbirds migrate through this region, taking advantage of the nutritious food found in the wetlands. In addition, many waterfowl find the combination of grasslands and wetlands on this landscape ideal for nesting and raising their young. The Refuge public use area is open from sunrise to sunset. This area may be closed at times during waterfowl hunting season if necessary to protect wildlife and habitat. No overnight parking or camping is allowed.
We are a locally-owned motel that is all one floor. There is plenty of parking with boat plug-ins. Our service is friendly, helpful, clean and comfortable. We sell bait, tackle, ice and firewood. Our motel also includes free Wi-Fi, a gazebo/entertainment room, a pool table and a cleaning shed for fish and game with running water, refrigerators and freezers. Our 22-space RV campground is open during the summer months. We are located close to the Missouri River/Lake Francis Case and Lake Andes.
On the very northern tip of beautiful Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, this operation's property attracts pheasants from miles around. The Pheasant Camp Lodge is the first and Original UGUIDE Pheasant Camp and is located 45 miles southwest of Mitchell in Charles Mix County, which borders the eastern side of the Missouri River. This lodge offers roomy up-to-date lodging. You'll view wildlife from the south-facing view of the lodge and start your hunt by walking right out the front door. Experience the ultimate of pheasant hunting in South Dakota.
FAIR CHASE - Naturally-produced pheasants from exceptional habitat, only. UNGUIDED - You get a map of the property and a landowner tour and are left to hunt as you like. PRIVATE-EXCLUSIVE - Your group gets private, exclusive use of the land and lodging (five different properties). THE PHEASANT CAMP EXPERIENCE - The camp-type experience was built into the UGUIDE system by following the principles above. That translates to your group, your lodging, your land and your special unique experience.
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