Visit Spirit Mound, near Vermillion, and stand where Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery stood 200 years ago. There are very few places where a person can stand today and know that Lewis and Clark stood in the same exact location. Spirit Mound is one of those few special sites. Take the trail to the summit to view 300 acres of native grass prairie and wildflowers. Entrance is free. The avid golfer will find top rated courses in Sioux Falls and other communities. Springfield’s 9-hole course, situated high atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River is #1 in South Dakota. For winter fun, Great Bear Recreation Area at Sioux Falls offers downhill skiing and tubing. You’ll also find cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails throughout the region. Or try your hand at ice fishing. There may be ice on the lakes, but the fish are still biting. The American West Continued on page 210 » Spirit Mound -Vermillion SoutheastSouthDakota.com // 209 SOUTHEAST REGION Good Earth State Park, dedicated in 2013, is South Dakota’s newest state park. Located just east of Sioux Falls, this National Historic Landmark is the largest Oneota native cultural site discovered to date in the upper Midwest. It features miles of trails through prairie, woodland and river bottom with three scenic viewing decks and a Visitor Center.
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