Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Association of Northeast South Dakota

09/21/2026

Today's the day! Help us welcome our new Executive Director Kecia Beranek. We are so excited for the future of Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism and where Kecia will take us. If you are a business in Northeast South Dakota, please give her a call. We would love to see you listed in the 2027 Regional Travel Guide as one of our new members!

09/18/2026

We've had a few days of rain in the region. But it looks to be a nice weekend. Take a look at these fun events. As always with any event in South Dakota, if in doubt, check it out. Check out their page, or give them a call to make sure it's still on.
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot, Dacotah Prairie Museum, McCrory Gardens, Back Forty Beef and Adventure Farm, Watertown Brewing Co., North Country Fiber Fair

09/18/2026

Is your mouth watering yet? Well, it should be! Today is National Cheeseburger Day. You've all see the Burger of the Month contests. Who do you think has the best burger in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies region? These are burgers from just three of our members. You can find them on our website at www.sdglaciallakes.com

09/17/2026

It's a wet Thankful Thursday in most of the region today. But we needed it, so we are very thankful! Now help us thank the following members who have renewed for another great year with Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism. Make sure to follow them on Facebook, visit their website and/or stop in and say HI!
Museum of Wildlife Science & Industry - Webster SD, DOUBLETREE GALLERY Framing, Gifts & Collectibles, City of Castlewood, SD, Waubay Green Buffalo Club, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

Yesterday we told grandparents to grab the kids for Grandparents Day. Well, let's continue their time together by honoring National Parents Day Off today!
If given the day off, what would you do? Go to that movie. Go out for dinner. Go fishing. Go for a walk. Go shopping. The idea are limitless.

09/13/2026

Grandparents, this one is for you! Today is National Grandparents Day. Grab those kiddos and take them for the day. Spoil them rotten! We give you permission.
There are so many options for multi-generational travel in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies region. Check it out today.

09/12/2026

Today is National Day of Encouragement. And we want to encourage you to do a few things. Stay that extra night to relax by the pool. Stay another hour to catch the biggest fish of the weekend. Get up early to see that beautiful sunrise come up over the prairie. There are so many things to do in Northeast South Dakota. Plan that trip to the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism region today.
www.sdglaciallakes.com

09/10/2026

Let's start this weekend tonight with a step back in time. Start tonight in the 80's in Watertown or the 70's in Redfield. Come back Saturday for the Vintiques in Watertown. Want to go even further back? Then head to Wessington Springs for the Wagon Train. How fun is that! For even more events, head to our website at www.sdglaciallakes.com
Dacotah Prairie Museum, McCrory Gardens, Groton Chamber, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Children's Museum of South Dakota, Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Watertown, The Goss Opera House, Redfield Area Chamber of Commerce-Redfield, SD