
Each year, springtime ushers in an explosion of life and color across southeast South Dakota. The area’s striking floral array comes into full bloom, while local wildlife – like geese and whitetail deer – emerge to enjoy their newfound reprieve from winter’s cold. Plus, with an abundance of freshly defrosted lakes and rivers, a fun-filled season of fishing, boating and swimming awaits.

Lake Alvin Recreation Area wildflowers, Harrisburg

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton



Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon

White-tailed Deer


Fishing on the Missouri River

The Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls