Broadcaster Press 13 September 27, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com 600 Riders Take Part In Mickelson Trail Trek LEAD, S.D. – The Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) says beautiful fall weather helped make last weekend’s 19th annual Mickelson Trail Trek a success. “The beautiful Black Hills scenery and fall colors help attract riders each year,” said Mickelson Trail manager Dana GarryReiprich. “We were excited to have the ride full with 600 riders, of which 10 were returning for their 19th year and 30 were with us for their 10th year.” This year’s event, held Sept. 16-18, brought people to the Black Hills from 25 states. Over the three days, trekkers rode past scenic Sheep Canyon and Crazy Horse Monument, across the Freedom Bridge south of Mystic and into Lead-Deadwood on the final leg of the trail. “Staff from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, along If with many volunteers, worked hard to pull this year’s Trail Trek together,” Garry-Reiprich said. “We would especially like to acknowledge and thank the volunteers and the chambers of commerce that greeted the trekkers with water, snacks, ice cream and meals along the way.” The annual ride is held the third weekend of September, with the 2017 Trail Trek scheduled for Sept. 15-17. Online registration will be available in December, and Garry-Reiprich encourages riders to sign up as early as possible to ensure a spot in the ride. “The trek is limited to 600 riders, and the ride has filled before July the last two years.” For more information on the George S. Mickelson Trail, visit MickelsonTrail.com or contact the Black Hills Trails office at 605.584.3896. Beginning Oct. 4th 201 West Cherry St Vermillion, SD 624-4429 A report of the special service held by medical students at the University of South Dakota to honor individuals who donated their bodies to the medical school. Details of the Board of Regents report on enrollment figures at state universities, including USD. A story about the Hunt Safe program in Vermillion, and the team of local instructors that teach gun safety to local youth. And if you want to see: A story about the second annual Oktoberfest, planned for downtown Vermillion on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. A report of how Vermillion students’ scores on the ACT test compare with the state average. You Read This... You Know Advertising Pays! Call the Broadcaster at 605-624-4429 or stop by to place your ad today! Stories you missed this week because you’re not a Plain Talk subscriber Up-to-date coverage on Vermillion Tanagers and University of South Dakota Coyotes sports. Pick up this Friday’s Plain Talk! Local news since 1884! Here for you yesterday, today and tomorrow. 4th 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2695