Missouri National Recreational River 508 E. 2nd St. (National Park Service Office) (605) 665-0209 • www.nps.gov/mnrr Did you know Yankton has a National Park? That’s right, the Missouri National Recreational River runs right along Yankton’s historic waterfront. Come discover beautiful stretches of the Missouri River with plenty of outdoor activities, including miles of trails for hiking, biking, running and paddling. Start your visit at Riverside Park where there are exhibits detailing the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the steamboat era and the Dakota Territorial Capital. A new hiking feature is the Meridian Bridge, which was recently converted to safe pedestrian access from downtown Yankton to trails in Nebraska. The bridge offers a wonderful vantage point to look upon the Recreational River’s Wild and Scenic waters. Summer programming includes Junior Ranger and other programs for youth; evening programs, canoe and fishing clinics, programs at the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, an exhibit at the Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center and much more. Please check the Web site for current activity schedules or visit the park headquarters. Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail (605) 665-0209 • www.mnrrwatertrail.com A formal water trail along the Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD to Sioux City, IA. This water trail encompasses the entire 59mile segment of the Missouri National Recreational River, as well as an additional 20 river miles from Ponca, NE to Sioux City, IA, for a total of 79 river miles. The 39-mile segment of the MNRR, from Fort Randall Dam to Running Water, SD, as well as an additional 30 miles of Lewis and Clark Lake, will be added to the MNRR Water Trail in the near future. The Web site includes information such as access points along the river, points of interest, plants and wildlife, suggested routes for half and full day excursions, provides maps and links to river conditions and much more. Each access point along the MNRR Water Trail has a trailhead sign, which includes maps, points of interest and safety information. Summit Activities Center 1801 Summit St. (605) 668-5234 • www.cityofyankton.org/waterslide.htm For the young and young at heart, the 134’ water slide and zero depth pool are great places to play. The Summit offers a strength and fitness area, indoor pool, two performing arts theatres, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, soccer fields, football fields, softball fields, eight lighted outdoor tennis courts and gymnasium to help visitors keep in shape. Birthday pool parties are now a reality with special rates available. There are also meeting rooms available for special events. Daily rates are available. Open Monday – Friday from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from Noon – 9 p.m. You don’t plan on an emergency. Fortunately, we do. Out of nearly 900 emergency departments surveyed nationwide, the Avera Sacred Heart Emergency Department ranked in the top 3% for overall satisfaction and the top 1% for satisfaction with nursing services. g You’ll ?nd state-of-the-art emergency medicine technology, private patient rooms, low wait times and convenient parking. Open 24 hours a day - everyday - to take care of your big and small emergencies. 501 Summit ~ Yankton, SD (605) 668-8100 www.averasacredheart.org VISITORS GUIDE • YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA – 9