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A Place for All Seasons
A bout 20,000 years ago, the last in a series of glaciers moved across North America. As the glacier entered South Dakota from the northeast, it scoured and scraped the land leveling high places, filling in low areas, smoothing some surfaces and gouging others. The result is what is now known as South Dakota’s Glacial Lakes.
Webster is the center of the Glacial Lakes area, with more natural lakes than any other count y in South Dakota. American Indians named many of these lakes, calling them Blue Dog, Pickerel, Waubay and Enemy Swim. Webster is a sportsman’s mecca with waterfowl hunting and fishing opportunities. Enjoy water sports, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, golfing and trap shooting. Learn about the culture and heritage of the area at the 23 buildings that make up the Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry of Northeastern South Dakota. Enjoy family fun during the Webster Pumpkin Fest, Oct. 7 & 8, 2011 featuring giant pumpkins, great food, entertainment, contests of all kinds and the beautiful Autumn Parade of Lights. ■
Above: The Glacial Lakes offer prime opportunity for the enthusiastic angler. Left: Webster is the home of South Dakota’s only pumpkin festival.
Webster Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 123 Webster, SD 57274 (605) 345-4668 888-571-7582 wchamber@itctel.com
Attention Birdwatchers
Call Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism for your FREE Birding Trail brochure
The Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region boasts three national wildlife refuges, which provide excellent habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Thousands of migratory birds utilize these three refuges. Sand Lake Wildlife Refuge (605) 885-6320 Waubay Wildlife Refuge (605) 947-4521 Big Stone Wildlife Refuge (320) 273-2191
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
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