From reservoirs in the Black Hills to Cottonwood-entangled rivers on the state's eastern side, more people-powered boats have been venturing out to explore South Dakota's waterways over the last year during the pandemic
KNBN NewsCenter1
February 28, 2021
DEERFIELD LAKE, S.D. For the eighth year, the Club for Boys hit Deerfield Lake for “Hooked on Hardwater.” The event is about mentorship and giving back.
Every year since 2012, Rapid City’s Club for Boys has paired young boys ages six to 17 with professional ice fishermen for some ice fishing lessons through the “Hooked on Hardwater” program.
60 boys are paired with 60 pros. The goal? To build bridges with young boys, many of whom have no role model to emulate.
” A lot of our members might not have a positive male role model in the home so this gives them that along with just being with somebody that’s always going to be there to encourage them,” said Chantel McDonnell, Director of Development at the Club for Boys
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In South Dakota s Black Hills, mica and quartz sparkle along trails and thick stands of pines decorate granite peaks and distinctive spires seen from scenic overlooks. It s an area that calls for outdoor exploration along trails or on lakes. Here are some of our favorite Black Hills and Badlands adventures:
1) Black Elk Peak A majestic four-state view unfurls from the highest point in South Dakota at 7,244 feet above sea level (formerly known as Harney Peak). Pack a lunch for this 6- or 7-mile (depending on route) round trip from Sylvan Lake. Black Elk Wilderness