“Great Places Don’t Just Happen” Aims to Raise $10 Million

South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation announced their $10 million fundraising campaign, “Great Places Don’t Just Happen,” that aims to support 28 projects across the state that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.

“Without the foundation’s help, these projects are going to take years and years to happen,” said Jeff VanMeeteren, GF&P director of parks and recreation.

The projects range from amphitheaters, hiking trail bridges and playgrounds to a proposed $1 million west-side welcome center for Custer State Park.

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