Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

09/22/2026

Happy First day of Fall! Temperatures are getting cooler, days are getting shorter, leaves are changing color, animals are gathering in larger groups and some are starting their incredible journey south. We hope that you are able to come out to the park and enjoy the changing of the seasons. Take a hike and look for our medallions, sit at Mud Lake and watch the migrating waterfowl or search the sky for Monarch butterflies heading south. We hope to see you at the park soon!

09/21/2026

This is an amazing project to be a part of. Monitor the monarchs by downloading the Project Monarch app and watch their incredible migration journey to Mexico!

Monarch butterflies found east of the Rocky Mountains travel up to 3,000 miles each fall to escape the cold and eventually reproduce.

09/19/2026

We are in need of a farrier for our sweet donkeys Peppy and Bucky. They are looking forward to getting their hooves all trimmed up for the Fall. If you are interested or know someone that specializes in that type of work, please message us on Facebook or contact us at 605-232-0873. Thank you!

09/18/2026

It will be a cooler weekend to come out to the park. Hopefully you can enjoy the trail system and the busy wildlife getting ready for fall. Hope to see you at the park soon!

Photos by Todd Wheelock

09/18/2026

There will road work in our parking lot today. Please park in the grass or on the street and walk in through homestead site. We appreciate your cooperation and we apologize for the inconvenience.

09/17/2026

To all of our visitors - the construction company may be coming today to chipseal the parking lot. If you come to visit, please park on the grass near the parking lot. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation.

09/15/2026

Hope to you see you there!

09/14/2026

We are excited that we had another Adventure 250 Winner at Adams Homestead. We hope everyone enjoyed the Adventure 250 program this summer!!

Congratulations to Ted, our Week 16 Adventure 250 winner!

Ted completed his Adventure 250 adventures at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve and won a Plano Backpack Tackle Box, sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota ! Ted received his prize at GFP Outdoor Campus East, where it was presented by Game, Fish and Parks staff and Aaron Smith of Aaron M. Smith Insurance & Financial Group, a partner agent.

Located in Sioux Falls, GFP Outdoor Campus East connects people with the outdoors through hands-on opportunities to learn about and enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife, conservation, and other outdoor activities.

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve offers a beautiful glimpse into South Dakota’s natural and cultural history, with scenic trails, native prairie, wooded areas, and opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Adventure 250: Make Your History has officially wrapped up, and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated! From exploring new parks and trying new activities to sharing adventures with family and friends, you helped make this summer one to remember.

Congratulations again to Ted and all of our Adventure 250 weekly winners—and thank you for getting outside and making your history in South Dakota State Parks!

09/11/2026

Check out some of the cool events happening at some of our state parks this weekend and future weekends. Explore other state parks and come out to Adams Homestead and explore some more. The weather will be much cooler! Hope to see you at the park soon!