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Don’t forget your life jacket on the Big Sioux River – it could cost you

There’s something that many people floating down the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls don’t think about. Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, paddle boarding, rafting – they…

Effort to add tallgrass prairie at Good Earth picks up steam

A project to enhance Good Earth State Park with sustainable tallgrass prairie and other improvements is gaining momentum. A recent grant from the Sioux Falls…

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New tennis complex planned for Tomar Park

Part of Tomar Park could be turning into a new sports park and tennis complex. The Sioux Falls Tennis Association is planning the Tomar Sports…

Big Sioux kayaking booms after changes in flood control, COVID

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 There’s this section on the Big Sioux River, somewhere downstream from Tuthill Park, where you can’t believe you’re still in…

Use the bike trail? The city wants to hear from you

If you take your bike on the city’s recreation trail or use bike lanes on city streets, the city wants to hear from you. Input…

Good Earth State Park will see improvements this season

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 Hikers, runners and bird watchers will have some help navigating South Dakota’s newest state park this year. Good Earth State…

Nice rig, isn’t it? You could win it

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 Pheasants shmeasants. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is raising money to support habitat by raffling off a…

For five years, every day, he has ridden his bike to work. Meet Sioux Falls’ supercommuter

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 A streak gets in your head. When it’s going right, don’t change. Baseball players wear the same underwear. Bingo players…

Fishing arrives at Lake Lorraine, starting with special group

You’ll now be able to go fishing at events on Lake Lorraine – although a group of elementary students beat you to it. The kids…

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Newton Hills adds first modern lodge for campers

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 There’s a new option at Newton Hills State Park for campers who like their outdoor experience a little less rustic….

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