South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks encourages campers to try out new parks or camp during the week to avoid peak demand. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, both online and by calling 1-800 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GFP) kicks off its celebration of summer earlier than usual this year, and there’s incentives offered for those looking to cast a line.

David Kraynak needed an escape, and he found it in a two-day adventure through South Dakota’s breathtaking parks and monuments, all of which were free, most of which were near-empty.