Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River

Homestead Day
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, 4 miles west of Yankton, SD, Yankton, SD, United States
Homestead Day is an event hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks that includes many different historical activities and exhibits for the whole family. The activities range from making (and eating) homemade ice cream and butter, finding gold using a mining sluice, wearing old timey clothes, visiting with a modern day honey farmer, viewing historical displays, making your own ragdoll, and sampling some Dutch oven cooking!
The National Park Service will be there with the MNRR Mobile Ranger Station!
And the Birds of Prey Program is back again!
WHEN: Saturday, June 13th from 10am-1pm
WHERE: Pierson Ranch Recreation Area near Yankton, SD
COST: Free entrance will be available for the first 100 attendees. Following that, a SD State Park Entrance License will be required.

Meet the Missouri River Speed Record Paddlers!
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Riverside Park, 200 Levee St, Yankton, SD, 57078, United States
This summer, four paddlers are attempting to break the world record for fastest paddle down the Missouri River.
That’s 2,341 miles. From Three Forks, MT to St. Louis, MO. Paddling 24/7. In less than 33 days, 18 hours & 45 minutes!
Come meet the Missouri River Speed Record Paddlers to learn all about their epic journey to break the record!

WHEN: Thursday, May 7th at 6pm
WHERE: Riverside Park Amphitheater. (In case of inclement weather, this event will take place in G.A.R. Hall at 508 Douglas Ave. in Yankton, SD)

This is a FREE event. All are welcome!
Learn more about the Missouri River Speed Record by visiting their website or checking them out on Facebook.
This event is proudly brought to you by Friends of the MNRR and the South Dakota Canoe and Kayak Association.

Missouri River Cleanup
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Riverside Park, 200 Levee St, Yankton, SD, 57078, United States
Since 2005, volunteers at the Missouri River Cleanup in Yankton, SD have collected more than 100 tons of trash! Join us for the Missouri River Cleanup on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Yankton’s Riverside Park. We will spend the morning cleaning up the river by picking up litter and debris. Most volunteers will get a boat ride to locations along the river to collect litter. Others who prefer to stay on land can help clean up the shoreline in Riverside Park.
Enjoy free coffee and doughnuts, a boat ride, a free t-shirt, time to spend with friends and family, and more while helping to keep our Missouri River beautiful! Lunch will also be provided by the Friends of Missouri National Recreational River and the Missouri River Events Committee.

When: Saturday, May 2nd from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: Riverside Park Boat Ramp in Yankton, SD
How to register: You can register in advance by calling 605-665-0209 x21 or send an email to: MNRR_VisitorInfo@nps.gov. Volunteers may also register the day of the cleanup.

If you have any questions, please call the National Park Service/MNRR at 605-665-0209 x21 or email at: mnrr_visitorinfo@nps.gov.
We hope to see you on May 2nd!

Missouri River Cleanup Day 2025
2025-05-03 08:00 | Riverside Park, 200 Levee St, Yankton, SD, 57078, United States
Missouri River Cleanup day with the Missouri National Recreational River!
Riverside Park. Saturday, May 3rd – 8am to noon.
Take a boat ride or clean up on shore! Help us keep the Missouri River beautiful, clean and safe!
Enjoy free coffee and doughnuts, a boat ride, time to spend with friends and family, and more!
To register open PDF below and visit the QR code on poster!
Poster & Registration Click Here

River Honoring Event at Clay County Park
2024-06-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Clay County Park, Vermillion, SD, United States
The 7th Annual Missouri River Honoring Event will be held June 11 from 3-9pm at Clay County Park. This event is a community river potluck from 5-6, native storytelling 6-7 and live music 7-9.

Kids Art in the Park --Yankton Area Arts on May 28
2024-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 | SD
More information about time and place is coming soon!

Homestead Day
2023-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, 4 miles west of Yankton, SD, Yankton, SD, United States
Homestead Day. Pierson Ranch Recreation Area . Saturday, June 10. 10 am to 1 pm. 4 miles west of Yankton on Highway 52.

Join the MNRR at the Kids Art fest
2023-05-30 17:00 - 19:30 | SD
MNRR will be a participant in the 31st Annual Kid’s Art Fest next Tuesday, May 30 from 5-7:30 pm at Riverside Park in Yankton. Kids Art Fest is hosted by the Yankton Area Arts.

Enjoy an evening filled with fun, hands-on art activities provided by area groups who love sharing the arts and the Missouri National Recreational River staff. Come and build a craft with national park rangers to celebrate one of the most revered animals that calls the Missouri River home!
