South Dakota: Governor Daugaard Invites Families to Camp Out on Capitol Lawn
Pierre, SD -(Ammoland.com)- Gov. Dennis Daugaard invites families to camp out on the capitol lawn as part of the state’s first Capital Campout.
The free event, to be held June 10-12, encourages families to spend the weekend learning outdoor skills and tent camping on the front lawn of the state capitol in Pierre.
“We are fortunate to live in a state with an abundance of outdoor opportunities. With 56 state parks and recreation areas spread across the state, some South Dakotans might not know where to begin,” said Gov. Daugaard. “This family event will showcase some of the opportunities South Dakota has to offer.”
Families will participate in several activities throughout the weekend, from nature programs to making s’mores. On Saturday, June 11, campers will take part in Outdoor University, where they can try a variety of outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing, shooting, archery and more. Outdoor University will be open to non-campers as well, and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT around Capitol Lake.
Gov. Daugaard especially encourages families new to camping and the outdoors to attend. Some loaner tents …Read the Rest
Source:: AmmoLand
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