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[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. - The final weekends in August will see the following Walk in the Park educational programs in South Dakota State Parks: [/size] [ul] [li][size 2]Beaver Tales[/size][size 2], Farm Island Recreation Area near Pierre at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14. A guided nature walk on the island will reveal interesting facts about the beaver that call the island home, as well as its other inhabitants. Info: (605) 773-2885. [/size] [li][size 2]Hiking Through Years of History[/size][size 2], Pickerel Lake near Waubay. On this mid-morning hike at 10 a.m., Saturday. Aug. 14, visitors will learn the history of the area and Pickerel Lake. Info: (605) 486-4753. [/size] [li][size 2]It’s a Bird’s World[/size][size 2], Lake Herman State Park near Madison at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21. Learn about the various birds found in the area and how they live. Info: (605) 256-5003. [/size] [li][size 2]Colors of Nature[/size][size 2], Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21. Nature is truly full of color. We’ll walk the trails and focus on the many colors we find in the trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the area. Info: (605) 582-7243. [/size] [li][size 2]Shannon’s Survival Hike[/size][size 2], Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28. Learn the adventure of Private Shannon, who became lost for two weeks near this area while on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Find out how he survived and what edible plants he encountered while he was separated from the group. Info: (605) 668-2985. [/size] [li][size 2]Dam the Cheyenne River[/size][size 2], Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28. Learn about the history of the Cheyenne River and how Angostura Reservoir came to be. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight. Info: (605) 745-6996.[/size] [/li][/ul]
[size 2]Walk in the Park programs are open to all ages. There is no cost to participate, though a park entrance license is required. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent.[/size]
[size 2]The Walk in the Park programs are part of a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves. Park staff and volunteers lead the programs, which are co-sponsored by the S.D. Department of Health.[/size]
[size 2]For more information on the S.D. state parks, the Walk in the Park program, or for a full calendar of events, please visit www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391.[/size]
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[size 2]Walk in the Park programs are open to all ages. There is no cost to participate, though a park entrance license is required. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent.[/size]
[size 2]The Walk in the Park programs are part of a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves. Park staff and volunteers lead the programs, which are co-sponsored by the S.D. Department of Health.[/size]
[size 2]For more information on the S.D. state parks, the Walk in the Park program, or for a full calendar of events, please visit www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391.[/size]
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