Enjoy the Outdoors this Winter

Newton Hills wildflowers

Don't let the cold weather keep you indoors! Enjoy South Dakota state parks this winter. Snowshoe on one of our many trails or plan a weekend snowmobile trip.

Snowmobiling

South Dakota is a snowmobiler's delight, featuring more than 1,500 miles of trails each year. Several trails are found in the eastern part of the state, and the Black Hills trail system is one of the most popular in the nationan among avid riders.

Snowshoeing

An easy sport to get into, snowshoeing allows you to explore a world not seen by warm-weather hikers. Plus, several South Dakota state parks offer snowshoe checkout to help you get started.

Cross Country Skiing

Several state parks feature cross-country ski trails. And nothing tops off an exhilarating winter outing like relaxing by the fire in one of the parks' warming shelters.