Outdoor Women of South Dakota Photo Gallery

Please enjoy the photos and articles submitted by our members doing their favorite outdoor activities. Click on each thumbnail to see a larger version of each picture.

 

OWSD Centennial Trail Hike June 2009

The monthly event for June was an 11.5 mile hike on the Centennial Trail. OWSD members Linda Harris and Joyce Hannan were joined by new members Susan Campo, Michele Huizenga, and Alice McNall on the hike from Elk Creek Trailhead to Alkali Creek TH. The Black Hills are especially beautiful now with many wild flowers in bloom. Linda organized the hike, and her husband Neil shuttled the group to the trailhead

Susan Campo, Linda Harris, Joyce Hannan, Michele Huizenga, Alice McNall

 

OWSD Little Devils Tower and Poet's Table Hike March 2009

Read Cherie's narrative about the Little Devil’s Tower/Poet’s Table Hike.  The photo numbers correspond with each paragraph of Cherie's article.

Snow covered Sylvan Lake. Photo 1.

Enterance to old mine. Photo 2.

Closer view of old mine. Photo 3.

Photo-taking opportunity. Photo 4.

Mountain lion tracks. Photo 5.

Area with Pine Beetle infestation. Photo 6.

Spires near Little Devil's Tower. Photo 7.

Clue 1 to Poet's table. Photo 8.

Clue 2 to Poet's table. Photo 9.

Clue 3 to Poet's table. Photo 10.

Clue 4 to Poet's table. Photo 11.

Clue 5 to Poet's table. Photo 12.

We found Poet's table. Photo 13.

Poet's table memorabilia. Photo 14.

Poet's table journal storage. Photo 15.

Poet's table journal. Photo 16.

Poet's table admirers. Photo 17.

Spectacular view from Poet's Table Mountain. Photo 18.

 

OWSD Snowshoe Hike on the Mickelson trail February 7, 2009.

Read Cherie's Tongue in cheek narrative on the snowshoe hike. The photo numbers correspond with each paragraph of Cherie's article.

Photo 1. We gathered at the Rochford Trailhead on the Mickelson trail.

Photo 2. We started up the path. It was a mix of snow and mud, and I thought maybe we needed hiking boots rather than snowshoes.

Photo 3. As we progressed, there was more snow on the trail.

Photo 4. This photo was a taken after we got started.

Photo 5. At our first stop to rest, we came upon four loyal OWSD members.

Photo 6. In this photo, we were nearing our mid-point for the hike.

Photo 7. This photo was our midway point, which meant we turned around and went back the same way.

Photo 8. This photo displays the cold, dark train tunnel.

Photo 9. After our socialization time was over as well as our history lesson for the day, we started our journey back.

 

 

 

OWSD hiked the Summit Trail to the peak of Bear Butte in May, 2007. Read Linda's article

Heavy fog blanketed the butte

Being outdoor women who “go with the flow,” we set out on our hike.

The fog was heavy, so we could not see the prairie below or the Black Hills to the south.

We reached the summit after about an hour.

As we reached the trailhead, the fog was just beginning to lift.

We saw a Marmot along the trail.

 

Vicki spent two days in June 06 teaching basic fly-fishing to Brownie Girl Scouts. Read Vicki's article.

Each girl showed their creativity by creating their own paper fly after learning the parts of the fishing hook.

Each girl got a chance to practice their fly casting.

Vicki explains the difference between a fly fishing rod and a spinning rod to Brownie Girl Scouts at Brownie Day Camp.

 

 

 

Stacy and her fiancé, Derek, traveled to Mexico for an ocean fishing adventure. She writes about their trip.

Catching a squid.

Stacy's Blue Marlin

Stacy's Sail Fish

Stripped Marlin coming to the surface.

 

Emily and her family and friends enjoy hunting and fishing.

A couple photos of the deer shot over the weekend....in the picture of all three of us, my dad is in the middle and his buddy Tim is on the right.

This was my first buck so I was very excited and probably will be until next year when I try to get a bigger one!

The two deer Tim shot with his bow.

This is my friend Jenna Friederich and myself (I am on the right) and the dog Cage after hunting opening weekend by Hayes, SD.

It was an absolute blast and I cannot wait to get back out into the field.

 

I happened to be on the phone to my father at the time, he was asking me if we had caught anything yet. Just as I was about to say no, I dropped the phone - which landed just a couple inches from the hole - and started reeling in this gorgeous walleye. I was fishing with two buddies of mine on a very cold and windy South Dakota day; they were not happy with me because it was the only fish we caught all day, so I had bragging rights. This long day of ice fishing is still talked about.

This 23 inch walleye was caught on a slough just 8 miles northwest of Webster, SD, back in January.

 

Peg's first elk hunt.

I'm finding out that killing your animal on opening day is a big deal, so I'm proud. The best part of the trip was being with my husband and family.

 

Outdoor Women of South Dakota Second Sunday Gathering, West River: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Fun

BHSU Outdoor Education students gave a brief introduction to snowshoeing including gear, clothing, and technique.

It’s a great way to get some exercise, sunshine, de-stress and break that cabin fever!

Laurie Root, Naturalist with Game, Fish & Parks, covered the basics of ice fishing.

Outdoor Women of South Dakota Second Saturday Gathering, East River: Ice Fishing Fun

The OWSD and friends head out to Lake Madison to learn the basics of ice fishing.

Dick demonstrated basic equipment needed to ice fish

We each drilled a hole through the 12” layer of ice.

 

Outdoor Women of South Dakota Second Saturday Gathering, East River: Nature Journaling

Thea from the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls explains the basics of Nature Journaling.

Journaling is an easy way to remember your outdoor experiences.

May learns to use several different materials in her journal.

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous photos from members.

Ginny shows off her bait fish.................

Sussie's beautiful South Dakota sunrise taken on her way to work.