Which Sioux Falls Park Is Up for National Recognition?

USA Today has a Reader's Choice competition going on, looking for the best city parks in the nation, according to a report from Dakota News Now.

The Sioux Falls nominee has hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from the U.S. and around the globe. It has a prominent water feature, sweeping greenways and beautiful vistas, plenty of picnic areas, and places to catch some sun.

If you guessed Sioux Falls' namesake, Falls Park, you're right on target and you can vote to make it number one in this poll. Voting is open until February 6 and they'll choose the winning parks on February 17.

The mere fact that Falls Park is one of the nominees is pretty impressive, considering we're up against iconic choices like Central Park in New York City and Balboa Park in San Diego, California.

So get busy voting now right here.

Sources: Dakota News Now & USA Today

LOOK: 10 Reasons to Visit the South Dakota Badlands

Returning from a weekend trip to Rapid City, South Dakota for state basketball tournaments we decided to visit the Badlands National Park.

A quick turn-off I-90 will take you into some of the most awe-inspiring scenery.

It's also fun to note that several big-screen movies were filmed in the Badlands. Dances With Wolves, Starship Troopers, Armageddon, and most recently, Academy Award winner, Nomadland.

It's a spectacular park with tons to do. If you're setting out on a hike, bring lots of water and sign the hikers' logs at the trailheads. It could save your life. It's a tough place to survive.

Here are 10 facts about the Badlands:

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