Good Earth State Park
Oct 14, 2013
Scott Korsten shared these photos from a hike yesterday in Good Earth State Park at Blood Run. The park southeast of Sioux Falls is South Dakota's newest state park and one of the oldest sites of long-term human habitation in the United States. Early occupants of the 600 acres of land were primarily Oneota Tradition Peoples, including Omaha, Ponca, Ioway and Otto. Naturalists are restoring the area to its original grasses and wild flowers.
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Two groomed hiking trails take visitors through areas shaded by huge oak trees and other foliage. -
Sunlight brings the remaining leaves to a brightly lit coloration. -
Visitors witness the beauty of nature along the banks of the Sioux River, much like it would have been decades ago. -
Hiking trails weave in and out of thickly shaded areas from higher ground to the lower area along the Sioux River. -
Panoramic views of the Sioux River and adjacent Iowa farm land are a real treat. -
A beautiful view of Iowa from Good Earth State Park at Blood Run. -
A blending of natural foliage. -
Black-eyed susan plants begin to give way to fall. -
Prairie grasses provide natural beauty. -
A combination of wildflowers, natural grasses and sturdy oak trees grace the hiking trails. -
A quaint barn and small silo remain on the grounds.
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