Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve is a South Dakota state park in Union County, South Dakota in the United States. The former Stephen Searls Adams homestead property dates to 1872[1] and covers 1500 acres on the Missouri River. The property was donated in 1984 and the park was established in 1997.[2] The park is open for year-round recreation including hiking and cross country skiing.[3]

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Map showing the location of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Map showing the location of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Location of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in South Dakota
LocationUnion, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates42°32′07″N 96°32′35″W / 42.535249°N 96.542959°W / 42.535249; -96.542959
Area1,500 acres (6.1 km2)
Established1997
Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
WebsiteAdams Homestead and Nature Preserve

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  1. ^ "Sharing Nature's Wealth". Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  2. ^ Horlyk, Earl. "Adams Homestead's Mary Adams, 84, dies". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  3. ^ "Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve". South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
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