Good Earth State Park, Nature reserve in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Located southeast of Sioux Falls, Good Earth State Park features walking paths along fertile flood plains and natural river landscapes covering 250 hectares.
Archaeological findings indicate continuous human presence from 1300 to 1700 AD, making it one of the oldest inhabited locations in the United States.
The site represents the largest Oneota cultural location in the upper Midwest, where Omaha, Ponca, Ioway, and Otoe tribes traded agricultural products.
Visitors can access the park daily from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday hours from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The area contains substantial deposits of pipestone, a red mineral Native Americans used for creating ceremonial pipes and other sacred objects.
Location: Lincoln County
Address: 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA 57108 Sioux Falls
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00
Phone: +16052131036
Website: https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/good-earth-state-park
GPS coordinates: 43.47559,-96.59420
Latest update: March 18, 2025 19:25
South Dakota holds natural spaces, historical sites, and cultural locations beyond Mount Rushmore. Visitors encounter waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon, underground cave systems like Jewel Cave, and geological formations at the Badlands Wilderness Area. Bear Butte and Spirit Mound Historic Prairie connect nature with Native American heritage, while places like the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center and the Wounded Knee Museum offer perspectives on Lakota culture. Historical sites such as Fort Sisseton and the Ingalls Homestead show different chapters of settlement and daily life from past centuries. Museums and galleries across the state present regional collections and art, including the Redlin Art Center and The Museum @ Black Hills Institute with paleontological finds. Natural areas like Smith Falls State Park, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and LaFramboise Island Nature Area invite birdwatching, hiking, and exploration. Landscapes range from prairie grasslands to petrified forests and rock formations at Devils Gulch, while parks and recreation areas like McCrory Gardens, Hitchcock Park, and several lakes provide space for outdoor activities.
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