South Dakota Kayak Challenge, Riverside Park, Yankton, on the Missouri River, Yankton, SD. The South Dakota Kayak Challenge is set for May 25-27, 2012, on the Missouri River between Yankton, S.D. and Sioux City. Racers have 30 hours to complete the race, which begins at 7 a.m. on May 26. A mandatory pre-race safety briefing is held May 25 at Riverside Park, Yankton, the site of the race's starting line. Racers will hit checkpoints on the route. $50 to race. Jarett Bies, 605-941-4940, jbies0341@hotmail.com. http://sdkayakchallenge.org
A water-skier glides across Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton, South Dakota, in this 2013 photo. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of updating the master plan that oversees management of the lake and its resources.
Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal file
Swimmers and sun-bathers enjoy Midway Beach at the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area on Lewis & Clark Lake five miles west of Yankton, S.D., on Thursday. The park's 417 campsites were reserved in advance of the Labor Day weekend.
Tim Gallagher, Sioux City Journal
The sun sets over Yankton, S.D., and the Missouri River beneath the bridge that's part of Highway 81.
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An archery target is seen at Easton Yankton Archery Complex in Yankton, South Dakota, on Dec. 29.
YANKTON, S.D. | If you're looking for a quick weekend getaway, Yankton is the place to go. Located about an hour north of Sioux City, Yankton offers a wide variety of summer activities suited for the whole family. With over 870 campsites, Yankton holds the title of the largest camping destination in the Midwest.
Lewis and Clark Lake spans 30 miles and is just a stone's throw away from many of Yankton's campsites, resorts and hotels. Serene Lake Yankton prohibits gas motors, making it perfect for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. If the water isn't your cup of tea, try your hand at archery, walk one of the many trails on the Meridian Trails system or visit any of the four area wineries.Â
SIOUX CITY | Stay clear of swimming pools and splash pads this summer if you are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting or have an open wound.
May 26
South Dakota Kayak Challenge, Riverside Park, Yankton, on the Missouri River, Yankton, SD. The South Dakota Kayak Challenge is set for May 25-27, 2012, on the Missouri River between Yankton, S.D. and Sioux City. Racers have 30 hours to complete the race, which begins at 7 a.m. on May 26. A mandatory pre-race safety briefing is held May 25 at Riverside Park, Yankton, the site of the race's starting line. Racers will hit checkpoints on the route. $50 to race. Jarett Bies, 605-941-4940, jbies0341@hotmail.com. http://sdkayakchallenge.org
A water-skier glides across Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton, South Dakota, in this 2013 photo. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of updating the master plan that oversees management of the lake and its resources.
Swimmers and sun-bathers enjoy Midway Beach at the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area on Lewis & Clark Lake five miles west of Yankton, S.D., on Thursday. The park's 417 campsites were reserved in advance of the Labor Day weekend.
