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Vacation to the Glacial Lakes & Prairies of South Dakota
Shaped by the glaciers that slowly disappeared to the north over 20,000 years ago, the Glacial Lakes and Prairies area of South Dakota is unique in what it has to offer.
Plan a visit to this part of South Dakota and you will enjoy a variety of family attractions, fun festivals and events, breathtaking scenery, expansive parks, hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, and lots of history.
From Brookings to Huron and Aberdeen to Watertown, the Glacial Lakes and Prairies region covers a vast area and beautiful stretch of South Dakota.
Whether you are planning an extended vacation with the family to Big Stone Lake, a weekend hunting trip to Redfield, or a fishing retreat to Waubay, this area of South Dakota has a little bit of something for everyone.

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Parks and Recreation in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies
Most of South Dakota’s state parks and recreational areas are located in the Glacial Lakes and Prairies region, attracting many campers to the area. From the restored Fort Sisseton and Oakwood Lakes State Park to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, this area of eastern South Dakota is filled with recreational fun coupled with a storied past.