Missouri River Cleanup
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 here. 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!

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. (Rain location TBD)

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.

Homestead Day
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
