“This is # 31 of the Oyate Trail Geocache series. Starting
just north of Sioux City, the Oyate Trail follows Highways 50 and
18 along the
southern border of South Dakota all the way to Edgemont. There are
110 geocaches spaced approximately every 3 miles along the trail.
These
caches are numbered from east to west, #1 to #110.
The first 50 geocachers to find and log at least 100 of the 110
caches along the trail are eligible for an Official Oyate Trail
Geocaching Coin. To apply for your coin, email Charlie @
saltcamp@gwtc.net with all 100 + codes that you will find in the
upper right corner of the cache log. These codes must be in order,
#1 to #110 for example: 1D, 2O, 3N, 4T, etc. Include your name and
address so if the codes are correct, Charlie can send you your
coin.”
Wagner, South Dakota's population in 1895 when land was opened
for homesteading was comprised of immigrants from Holland, Norway,
Sweden, and a substantial influx of Bohemians and Czechs. The
railroad came into Wagner, SD in 1896 and Wagner was founded and
named after the first appointed postmaster.
Today, Wagner is a progressive and growing town that serves a large
farming and ranching area with an active business community.
For the history buffs, you certainly will want to visit the
historical and antique museums. Within a 10 minute drive you can be
on the Missouri River enjoying the excellent fishing, boating and
camping facilities.
Wagner, SD is part of two famous Trails, the Oyate Trail and the
Lewis and Clark Trail. The Oyate Trail is a busy highway 50/18 in
the summer months as it is a direct route to the Black Hills,
Badlands National Park and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Lewis
and Clark Trail follows the Missouri River northward to the North
Dakota line. The Wagner area is also well known for the excellent
pheasant and migratory bird hunting each fall.
Picture your next travel stop in Wagner South Dakota!