Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Spanning 1,500 acres along the Missouri River, this area was donated to the people of South Dakota in 1984 by Mary and Maud Adams, granddaughters of original homesteader Stephen Searl Adams. They envisioned the area as a place where others, particularly youth, could enjoy the land and learn more about the natural world surrounding them.
Adams features several restored buildings, taking the visitor back in time. The Shay-Adams Home contains many of the original furnishings, and accompanied by a barn, country school and church, the area seems to come alive with history. More than 10 miles of trails that wind through prairie, forest and along the riverbank. And, with over 100 species of birds, a variety of native plants and a number of different animals, visitors are immersed in nature. Wildlife viewing blinds, the displays in the visitor center and nature programs all add to the experience. Guided golf cart tours are available by reservation for visitors with physical limitations.
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet and owners must clean up after their pets..
