No foolin! This week is the first time you can reserve campsites, camping cabins, and picnic shelters in South Dakota State Parks for your 4th of July holiday.

July 4th Camping In South Dakota

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On Friday, April 5 campers can begin making South Dakota camping reservations for arrival Thursday, July 4.

July 4th Camping Reservations In South Dakota

Making your camping reservations through South Dakota State Parks is and easy online process for over 60 state parks and recreation areas.

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While online, browse the site for the necessary licenses you'll be needing for the upcoming year. Park stickers, fishing and hunting licenses, plus some cool South Dakota merch.

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No matter where you choose to camp in South Dakota, it's only a short drive to a fun and peaceful weekend.

From Frybread to Pheasants - Here are South Dakota's Official State Things

Every state in our nation has chosen things that represent the state in one way or another to be official state things. Like a flower, or animal. South Dakota is no different.

The Mount Rushmore has a state flower. But did you know we also have a state tree and a state fish? Yes, we even have a state code.

Here is what we have so far in Wyoming. Thanks to the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office for the info:

LOOK: Must-do activities at every national park

Stacker lists the must-do activities at every national park ranked by the annual number of visitors.

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Ways To Up Your Grilling Game

A variety of tips and suggestions to improve your results with backyard grilling or cooking in general. Some of these are new ideas, some might be reminders of old-knowledge - but they're all good things to keep in mind when barbecuing.

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