Glacial Lakes & Prairies

Millions of years ago, slow moving glaciers carved this area of South Dakota creating hundreds of small fertile lakes. Thus the name...Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region.

Many interesting sights can be found here, including 14 state parks and recreation areas, Sisseton - one of the most well-preserved frontier forts in the country, and Hollow - an 800-acre wooded ravine steeped in Sioux Indian legend.

For the adventure lover, the region abounds with such activities as horseback riding, cross-country skiing, boating, sailing, fishing, swimming and water-skiing