A ride to the Garretson area takes you back in
history. It's almost as if you've completely left South Dakota and have suddenly
transported yourself to another land, complete with wandering streams, and lots of rocky
terrain. Located near Palisades State Park, this riding venue
offers you the opportunity to see the areas where Frank and Jesse James once roamed. A
fair amount of camping sites exist in this area, at Split Rock Creek Park, located near
by.
Legend has it that Frank and Jesse James once
engaged in a gun battle with authorities on this site, and Jesse jumped over this gulch on
his horse to escape the posse. Devils Gulch is a narrow, deep, cavernous area, complete
with winding Split Rock Creek, water falls, and lots of rocky walls. A "must
see," when in the Sioux Falls area! Wear good hiking boots... it gets slippery!
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Photos:
Click on a postcard to see the full-sized image!
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Directions:
From Sioux Falls, go east on I-90, take Exit 406,
and go north on SD Highway 11, about 12 miles. Just after you come to Garretson, you will
see a sign for both the Jesse James Pontoon Ride, and Devils Gulch Park.
NOTE:
The cost for the Jesse James Pontoon ride is $6 (adults),
and $5 (children 12 and under). Group rates are available. If you want to go on the
Pontoon Ride, you will have to make reservations. For more information about the Pontoon
Ride and the Garretson area, stop by Christmas in the Attic, 505 Third Street, Garretson,
SD 57030, or call (605) 594-2225.
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