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Streamline packing with these tips As summer approaches and people once again begin looking forward to vacations, it shouldn’t be surprising if people who have stayed home throughout the pandemic forget about some travel-related necessities. A refresher course may benefit travelers in regard to one of these tasks in particular: packing.

According to Trip Advisor, most major airlines charge between $30 and $35 for a first checked bag, and those costs go up by $10 to $20 for each additional bag. So it’s easy to see why it’s such a savvy move to find ways to pack more efficiently.

Create a packing list.

Just like shoppers know how much more effectively they shop for groceries with a list in hand, veteran travelers know using a list when packing ensures they’re less likely to forget must-have travel items. Think about the activities you’ve planned and each member of the family, and make a list of the items each person needs. Check off items as you pack.

Invest in packing cubes.

Specially designed packing cubes group similar items together in a suitcase. So shirts can go in one, pajamas in the other and so on. Then simply grab the cube needed when on vacation.

Consider rolling clothes.

Rather than folding clothes and placing them in a suitcase, roll them. It’s generally understood that rolling prevents creasing and clothing takes up less space. It also enables you to see items more readily in the suitcase.

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Pack heavy items first.

Put the heaviest items on the bottom of the suitcase closest to the rolling wheels. This distributes the weight accordingly and makes the suitcase easier to roll. Another option is to wear your heaviest item on the flight, such as those bulky hiking boots. This can lighten the load on flights that charge overages for heavy luggage.

Segregate carry-on belongings.

Use plastic zip-top bags or small packing cubes to separate key items in the carry-on. This way you can easily reach your earbuds for the flight or grab those passports and other IDs without hassle.

Bring a laundry bag.

Whether it’s an actual laundry bag or a kitchen trash bag, have a way to corral your dirty clothes for the trip back. Stash a fresh dryer sheet in the bag to mask the smell of soiled clothes. Plastic bags also can store wet swimsuits for the trip home.

Use every bit of space.

Employ the Russian nesting doll concept when packing. Store socks inside of shoes, tuck underwear inside of bra cups, and use a belt to help keep a collar on a shirt in the right shape.

Packing for a trip takes finesse. With some handy hacks, all travelers can perfect their packing techniques.

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campsite safety tips The appeal of camping is undeniable. According to The Business Research Company, a market research and intelligence company, the global camping and caravanning market is expected to grow from just under $40 billion in 2020 to more than $45 billion in 2021. Estimates suggest the market will grow even more in the coming years, reaching $56.6 billion by 2025.

Camping has long been a popular pastime for outdoor enthusiasts, but it may have developed an entirely new group of devotees in 2020. Traditional vacations may not have been possible in 2020, when governments across the globe urged citizens to avoid conventional travel as the world found itself in the throes of a global pandemic. In an effort to overcome cabin fever, many people viewed camping as a safe way to get out of the house while still limiting contact with people from other households.

That no doubt inspired new generations of camping fans, many of whom will continue to pitch their tents and sit around campfires long after the pandemic has ended.

The National Park Service recognizes the popularity of camping and urges people to stay safe. Veteran campers and novices alike can benefit from reviewing these safety tips, courtesy of the NPS.

Plan ahead.

Camping trips may not require hours of scouring travel websites in an effort to find the best deals on flights and hotels. But camping trips still require ample planning. When planning a trip, take into account who’s coming along. Assess their camping skills and physical fitness to determine the most appropriate place to camp.

Campers with limited mobility may be best suited for accessible campsites. The NPS urges campers to consider if everyone in the group will be able to make a long hike from the parking lot to the

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campsite. If not, choose a site that you can pull right up to or is just a short, easy walk from the parking lot.

Research the campsite and surrounding area.

Know as much as possible about the campsite prior to embarking on your trip. Learn about everything from the local wildlife you may encounter while camping to the condition of surrounding areas, including the altitude, the difficulty of nearby hiking trails and where to go in case of emergency.

Develop an emergency plan.

The NPS urges campers to develop an emergency plan, noting that it’s always wise to expect the unexpected when camping.

Bring a first aid kit along when leaving the campsite to engage in activities like hiking or fishing. Go over safety protocols before going on a hike, including the need to stay together and remain on the trail at all times. More information about what to do should anyone be injured during your trip is available at www.nps.gov.

Bring the right gear.

The NPS notes that each camping trip will have its own equipment needs, which will be dictated by the setting, the time of year of the trip, the difficulty of the terrain, and the duration of the trip.

Navigational supplies, sun and insect protection, insulation (i.e., extra clothing and blankets), shelter, flashlights and headlamps, first aid kits, extra food and water, firestarters, repair kits and tools, and a communication device like a smartphone or satellite phone are the essential necessities that should be brought along on all camping trips.

Camping is a great way to get away. Campers of all skill and experience levels can make the most of their trips by emphasizing safety at all times.

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campfire cones INGREDIENTS: • Ice Cream Cones • Aluminum Foil • Favorite Somres Toppings: Peanut Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, Sliced Strawberries, Slice Bananas, etc.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Line each cone with peanut butter if you wish. Fill with your favorite toppings and wrap each cone tightly with foil.

2. Oven directions: Bake at 350 for 5–7 minutes 3. Grill directions: Place on heated grill for 5–10 minutes, turning occasionally.

4. Campfire directions: Heat the foil-wrapped cones over a campfire for about 3–5 minutes, or until the chocolate and marshmallows have melted.

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events

Harrisburg, SD Harrisburg Days harrisburgdays.com

June 11-13

Volga, SD Old Timers Celebration Volga Old Timers Day Committee on FB

JUNE EVENTS June 4

Aberdeen, SD First Friday Downtown aberdeendowntown.org

June 4-5

Flandreau, SD Flandreau Rodeo Days royalrivercasino.com

June 4-5

Huron, SD SD BBQ Championships sdbbqchampionships.com

June 4-6

Fort Sisseton State Park Fort Sisseton Historical Festival gfp.sd.gov

June 4-6

Huron, SD Wheel Jam wheeljam.com

June 4-5

Sioux Falls, SD Porkpalooza Porkpalooza Sioux Falls on FB

Brandon, SD Spring Open House & Run for the Wine wildeprairiewinery.com

June 5

STATEWIDE National Trails Day gfp.sd.gov

June 5-6

Sioux Falls, SD Siouxland Renaissance Festival siouxlandrenfest.com

June 9-12

Brookings, SD “The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare” at SDSU prairierep.org

June 10-12

Aberdeen, SD Shrine Circus visitaberdeensd.com

June 11

Madison, SD Northern Bull Riding Tour prairievillage.org

Emery, SD Emery FUN Days City of Emery on FB

June 13

Brookings, SD Brookings Annual Car Show brookingscarshow.org

June 13

June 12

June 5

June 12-13

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

DeSmet, SD Old Settlers Day desmetsd.com

June 16-19

June 12

Arlington, SD City-Wide Rummage Sales arlingtonsd.com

Brookings, SD “Quilters” at SDSU prairierep.org

June 16-19

June 12

Sioux Falls, SD 25th Annual Festival of Cultures Festival of Cultures on FB

Tea, SD Teapot Days teasd.com

June 17

Aberdeen, SD Summer Concert Series Downtown aberdeendowntown.org

June 12

Madison, SD Luce Pioneer Day gfp.sd.gov

June 17-20

June 12

STATEWIDE National Get Outdoors Day gfp.sd.gov/

Brookings, SD SDQHA Shootout AQHA Show swiftelcenter.com

June 12

June 17-20

Yankton, SD Yankton Ribfest yanktonribfest.com

June 12-13

Aberdeen, SD Family Fun Weekend at Storybook Land visitaberdeensd.com

Vermillion, SD South Dakota Shakespeare Festival sdshakespearefestival.org

June 17-20

Pipestone, MN Calumet Players “Willy Wonka” pipestoneperformingartscenter.com

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June 18-20

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events June 17-20

Hartford, SD Jamboree Days hartfordjamboreedays.com

June 18

Watertown, SD Sippin’ Safari at Bramble Park Zoo Brambleparkzoo.com

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Garretson, SD Jesse James Days visitgarretson.com

June 18-20

Ipswich, SD Ipswich Trail Days ipswichtraildays.com

June 18-19

Tabor, SD Czech Days taborczechdays.com

June 18-20

Lake Benton, MN Saddle Horse Holiday Lakebenton.us

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June 18-19 Pierre, SD Oahe Days oahedays.com

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June 19

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Arlington, SD Sons of American Legion Poker Run arlingtonsd.com

June 19

Roslyn, SD Vinegar Festival internationalvinegarmuseum.com

June 19-20

June 18-19

Estelline, SD Rodeo Days estellinerodeo.com

June 19

Brookings, SD Sioux River ABATE Ride Through skinnerspub.com

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June 19

Sioux Falls, SD 605 Summer Classic 605summerclassic.com

June 19

Madison, SD Divas Gone Country prairievillage.org

June 19-20

Huron, SD Antique Power Show huronsd.com

June 20

STATEWIDE Father’s Day Open House at State Parks gfp.sd.gov

June 20

Brookings, SD Kite & Bike Festival visitbrookingssd.com

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

June 19-20

June 23-26

Aberdeen, SD Arts in the Park aberdeenareaartscouncil.com

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Brookings, SD “The Gin Games” at SDSU prairierep.org

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Fun Fact More than 1,300 free-roaming bison stomp and snort across Custer State Park.

Drive your car, or ride your motorcycle, along this state park’s Wildlife Loop, where you’ll be within breathing distance of the bison. Respect their space, though, as the wild animals will charge if they feel threatened. All the same, a chance to creep along a road lined with roaming buffalo so close you can smell them is as all-American as you can get.

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JUly EVENTS

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events June 23-26

Clear Lake, SD 75th Annual Crystal Springs Rodeo crystalspringsrodeo.com

June 24-27 Pipestone, MN Calumet Players “Willy Wonka”

June 26

Madison, SD Railroad Day prairievillage.org

June 26

Watertown, SD 3rd Annual Kayak Around Kampeska watertownsd.com

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June 25

Vermillion, SD Dalesburg Midsummer Festival dalesburg.org

June 25-27

Brookings, SD Brookings Community Games 2021 cityofbrookings-sd.gov/ communitygames

June 25-27

Murdo to Mt. Vernon Scavenger’s Journey scavengersjourney.com

June 25-27

Dell Rapids, SD Quarry Days dellrapidschamber.com/ quarry-days

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June 26

Leola, SD Rhubarb Festival leolasd.com

June 27

Brookings, SD Lake Campbell Triathlon Lake Campbell Triathlon on FB

July 2-3

Gary, SD The Gary Rodeo Gary Rodeo on FB

July 2-4

Hendricks, MN Summer Celebration Hendricks, MN Summer Fest on FB

July 2-4

Sisseton, SD 154th Annual Sisseton Wahpeton Powwow sisseton.com

July 3

Mina, SD Mina Lake Freedom Festival Mina Lake on FB

July 3-4

Ft. Pierre, SD Rodeo, Parade & Fireworks Stanley County Fairgrounds fortpierre.com

July 9-10

July 4

Watertown, SD Slow Burning Music Festival visitwatertownsd.com

Yankton, SD Yankton Fireworks Over the Missouri visityanktonsd.com

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July 9-11

DeSmet, SD Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant desmetpageant.com

July 4

June 27

Brookings, SD “Little Shop of Horrors” at SDSU prairierep.org

July 4

Sioux Falls, SD City Independence Day Celebration siouxfalls.org

Sioux Falls, SD Annual Hot Harley Nights hotharleynights.com

Watertown, SD Fourth of July Parade watertownsd.com

June 30-July 3

July 4

Aberdeen, SD Wylie Park 4th of July Celebration visitaberdeensd.com

July 4

June 27

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

July 4

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

Walnut Grove, MN Wilder Pageant walnutgrove.org

Brookings, SD 4th of July Parade cityofbrookings-sd.gov

Madison, SD Prairie Village Variety Show prairievillage.org

July 4

Lake Norden, SD Community BBQ & Independence Day Celebration lakenorden.govoffice.com

July 9-10

July 10

July 10

Madison, SD Abbey Road Concert prairievillage.org

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July 15

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events July 10-11

Brookings, SD 50th Annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival bsaf.com

July 11

Groton, SD Lions Club 5th Annual Summer Fest/Car Show

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July 11

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

July 14-18

Yankton, SD NFAA National Roundup visityanktonsd.com

July 16-18

Aberdeen, SD Summer Concert Series Downtown aberdeendowntown.org

DeSmet, SD Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant desmetpageant.com

July 15-18

Walnut Grove, MN Wilder Pageant walnutgrove.org

Mitchell, SD Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo cornpalacestampede.com

July 15-18

Viborg, SD Danish Days danishdays.org

July 16-18

White, SD Pioneer Days Pioneer Days White SD on FB

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July 16-17

July 16-17

Edgerton, MN Annual Dutch Festival edgertonmn.com

July 16-17

Huron, SD Ravine Lake Summer Festival chamber.huronsd.com

July 16-17

Aberdeen, SD Storybook Land Festival at Wylie Park visitaberdeensd.com

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Fun Fact It’s home to the most attractive billion-year-old rocks around.

South Dakota’s deposits of Sioux Quartzite are red and pink in color and estimated to be as old as two billion years. They look good on the outside but hold fascination within as well — at Palisades State Park in the southeast of the state, the 50ft quartzite cliffs and spires looming over Split Rock Creek contain catlinite, a rare, soft mineral used by Native Americans for making calumets (peace pipes). And their sheer spires make the Palisades one of the best climbing spots in the state.

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Fun Fact We have Big Sky Country here too.

From the winding canyons and granite peaks of the Black Hills to the rainbow-hued spikes of the lunar-like Badlands, South Dakota is nothing if not diverse. But it’s the prairies’ vast seas of grass that can bring out the deepest sense of wonder — the sunsets are just bigger here, with geese silhouetted against the sky as streaks of gold and red spill out over the horizon.

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CALENDAR OF

events

July 16-17

Aberdeen, SD Downtown Summer Crazy Days aberdeendowntown.org

July 16-17

Watertown, SD Cookin’ on Kampeska BBQ Cook-Off cookinonkampeska.com

July 16-17

Huron, SD Summer Fest at Campbell Park chamber.huronsd.com

July 16 -17

Sioux Falls, SD Summer Downtown Crazy Days 2021 dtsf.com

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July 18

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

July 22

Brookings, SD Downtown at Sundown downtownatsundown.org

July 23-25

Arlington, SD Arlington Days arlingtonsd.com

July 23-25

Aberdeen, SD Aqua Addicts Midwest Regional Show Water Ski Tournament aquaaddicts.org

July 31

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events July 23-25

DeSmet, SD Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant desmetpageant.com

July 23-24

Walnut Grove, MN Wilder Pageant walnutgrove.org

July 23-25

Tyler, MN Aebleskiver Days Aebleskiver Days Celebration on FB

July 24-25

July 24

Yankton, SD Rock-N-Rumble Motorcycle Rally Rock ‘n’ Rumble Yankton on FB

July 24

Sioux Falls, SD Familyfest Fun Cruise 2021 familyfestsf.com

August 1

Madison, SD 27th Annual Madison Car Show at Prairie Village prairievillage.org

August 1

July 28-31

August 4 -7

July 29

Brookings, SD Downtown at Sundown downtownatsundown.org

Pipestone, MN Pipestone County Fair pipestoneminnesota.com

Bruce, SD Honey Days 30th Year Bruce Honey Days on FB

August 6

Brookings, SD Annual Garden Party at McCrory Gardens sdstate.edu/mccrory-gardens

August 6-7

Aurora, SD Pickle Festival Gala Days Aurora Events Committee on FB

August 6-7

Wessington Springs, SD Foothills Days, Ribfest & Classic Car Show wessingtonsprings.com

August 6-8

Lake Benton, MN Benton Fremont Days & Te Tonka Ha Rendezvous lakebenton.us

August 6-7 Clark, SD Potato Days clarksd.com

August 6-8

Canton, SD Sioux River Folk Festival sdfotm.org

August 6-15

August 5

Sturgis, SD Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sturgismotorcyclerally.com

August 5

Flandreau, SD Riverside Park Days Riverside Park Days on FB

August 5-14

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

Brookings, SD Downtown at Sundown downtownatsundown.org

July 29-31

Pipestone, MN 32nd Annual Water Tower Festival pipestoneminnesota.com

July 30-August 1

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AUGUST EVENTS

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

July 24

Madison, SD Landslide Concert (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) prairievillage.com

July 31

Aberdeen, SD Bands, Brews & BBQ sdsnowqueen.com

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

Luverne, MN Rock County Fair rockcountyfair.org

July 24

July 31

Arlington, SD Arlington Mud Bog arlingtonsd.com

July 25

Mitchell, SD Native American Lore & Culture Weekend mitchellindianvillage.org

Watertown, SD Food Truck Festival at Bramble Park Zoo brambleparkzoo.com

Freeman, SD South Dakota Chislic Festival sdchislicfestival.com

Mitchell, SD Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party cornpalace.com

Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Empire Fair siouxempirefair.com

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August 8

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August 20-22

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Yankton, SD 37th Annual Riverboat Days Summer Arts Festival riverboatdays.com

August 21

Madison, SD Madison Bacon Bash chamberofmadisonsd.com

August 21

August 11-15

Marshall, MN Lyon County Fair visitmarshallmn.com

August 12

Brookings, SD Downtown at Sundown downtownatsundown.org

August 13-15

Brookings, SD Camaro Fun Days Camaro Fun Days on FB

August 16-19

Parker, SD Turner County Fair turnercountyfair.com

August 16-22

Sioux Falls, SD 8th Annual Downtown Riverfest dtsf.com

August 22

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

August 25-29

Mitchell, SD DakotaFest dakotafest.com

Madison, SD Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree prairievillage.com

August 14

August 18-21

August 27-28

August 15

Brandon, SD Sunday in the Vineyard wildeprairiewinery.com

August 15

Arlington, SD 20th Annual Car Show arlingtonsd.com

Brookings, SD Downtown at Sundown downtownatsundown.org

August 19-22

Marshall, MN Sounds of Summer Music Festival marshallsoundsofsummer.com

September 10-11

Wessington Springs, SD Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train & Bull Bash wessingtonsprings.com

September 11

Sioux Falls, SD Sidewalk Arts Festival washingtonpavilion.org

September 11-12

September 18

August 17-19

August 19

Mitchell, SD 1st Annual Paleo Games mitchellindianvillage.org

August 26-29

August 14-15

Slayton, MN Murray County Fair murraycountyfair.com

September 4-5

Delmont, SD Old Time Harvest & Kuchen Festival delmontsd.org

Aberdeen, SD Brown County Fair browncountyfair.com

Colman, SD Looney Days Parade & Celebration colmansd.com

Tracy, MN Boxcar Days tracymn.org

Mitchell, SD Corn Palace Festival cornpalace.org

Castlewood, SD Castlewood Days castlewoodcity.com

Scotland, SD Scottie Stampede Rodeo scottiestampede on FB

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August 14

September 3-6

Aberdeen, SD Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Car & Motorcycle Show aberdeendowntown.org

september E V E N T S September 2-6 Huron, SD SD State Fair sdstatefair.com

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Brandon, SD Annual Hometown Days brandonhometowndays.com

September 24 Vermillion, SD Oktoberfest livevermillion.com

September 25-26 Menno, SD Pioneer Power Show pioneeracres.com

Puppy Popsicles F R O Z E N D O G T R E ATS

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Peanut Butter 2 Tablespoons Honey Puppy bones Dixie cups (or small cups)

1 cup Greek Yogurt Puppy Chew sticks Banana Blender

Mix the peanut butter, greek yogurt, honey, and banana in a blender. Puree it until it is a thick creamy consistency. Then spoon the mixture into your little cups until they are 3/4 full.

Stick a bone or a chew half way out of the cup, like a wooden stick for a popsicle!

Freeze for at least four hours or overnight! Unwrap the cups, and let your pups go wild!

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