Great Bear wraps up record-setting season with special events
Great Bear Ski Valley has already set an attendance record — with at least a few days in the season left to go and a popular event ahead.
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Want a state park pass? You can check one out at the library
Before you head to a state park this year, you might want to head to the library.
Ready to embrace winter? New outdoor fun is ahead
Free skate rentals, a snowman hunt and a Snowshoe Glowshoe are just some of the winter fun that awaits — starting this weekend.
Great Bear Ski Valley begins planning for growth as opening day nears
“We want to grow with the community.â As Great Bear Ski Valley prepares for opening day, it’s also planning for the future.
Outdoor Campus offers big vision for programming
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls has begun fundraising for a major expansion that will add opportunities to enhance and grow programming.
City opens pop-up park near downtown parking ramp
Downtown got a little more green in recent days, with the installation of a turfed park area alongside a parking ramp.
Tomar Park tennis complex ready for play
One dozen new tennis courts are ready for the community as part of ongoing improvements at Tomar Park.
State park near Sioux Falls serves as ‘oasis’ for rock climbers of all abilities
A Black Hills climbing service now has a guide in Sioux Falls providing lots of experiences at Palisades State Park.
Hayward Park enhancements are nearly done — but some are held up
A project to upgrade Hayward Park is nearly complete, but the two main recreational elements got hit by supply chain-related delays.
As e-bikes rise in popularity, communities and industry grapple with policies
There are tons of new e-bike riders — and many more with interest. If you’re one of them, here’s what you need to know.
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