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Campers pack state parks

The recession has discouraged many Americans from big vacations the past couple years. But South Dakota hardly noticed a difference last year, and indications are good for this year — reservations suggest another busy year for camping and state parks.

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Campers pack state parks

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State Parks Enjoy Record Year In 2009 (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

PIERRE — Despite a tough economy and an increase in the park entrance fees, South Dakota State Parks experienced their busiest year on record. Across the state, visitation was up 7 percent from 2008 and camping numbers were up 10 percent.

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State Parks Enjoy Record Year In 2009 (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

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Record visitation at SD state parks in 2009 (San Francisco Chronicle)

South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas set records in visitation and camping use last year amid a shaky economy and higher entrance fees. Camping in 2009 increased 10 percent over the previous year, while overall visitation was up 7 percent, said…

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Record visitation at SD state parks in 2009 (AP via Yahoo! News)

South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas set records in visitation and camping use last year amid a shaky economy and higher entrance fees.

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S.D. State Parks Give Away Camping Prizes (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

PIERRE — Mark Larson of Huron, S.D., Pam Meyer of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Kevin Lukken of Salix, IA, were the 2009 winners of the South Dakota State Park’s Camping Give Away.

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S.D. State Parks Give Away Camping Prizes (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

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GF&P: S.D. Camping Numbers Stay Strong (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department says the number of people camping in state parks is nearly 11 percent ahead of last year.

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GF&P: S.D. Camping Numbers Stay Strong (Yankton Press & Dakotan)