Clark boasts of its excellent hunting and fishing options. Waterfowl hunting and even fishing opportunities have increased over the past years and now add to the popularity of the Clark area. The annual pheasant hunt has now become an important social event which attracts many visitors from all across the country. Located with in close proximity to vacation rentals Clark are the Bailey's Lake and Round Lake where you can enjoy some good Walleye and Perch fishing. Dry Lake, southeast of Clark, has been offering some good ice fishing and summer fishing. Besides, there are countless other small dams and lakes that provide excellent fishing opportunities in Clark County. Some more active pursuits waiting to be explored in the serene city of Clark are golf, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, canoeing, kayaking and car racing too. Those who have an inclination towards art and history can visit the Beauvais Heritage Center Complex with its settler's claim shanty, Little Fellow's Grave, Governor Elrod's House and the Classic Wheels Museum that showcases restored classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and airplanes and highlight an extensive model collection. If you want to explore more and have ample time, drive down to Hot springs and Custer which boast a rich assortment of places of interests and exciting outdoor activities for all ages.
Popularly referred to as “The Potato Capitol of South Dakota", Clark celebrates numerous fairs and festivals through out the year. The annual Potato Day celebration is the major festival which is organized after the potato harvest. Each year the city throws a grand party in honor of its favorite over-used, under-appreciated starch. Various competitions are organized including Potato Sculpture and Best Decorated Potato Contest, the Potato Dish Cooking Contest, fun and games for the kids, a parade. One of the major highlights of the event is the "World Famous Potato Wrestling" which involves grown adults wrestling each other in mashed potatoes. Besides all the potato stuff, the event also features many exciting festival activities that keep families and regular folks returning year after year to this vibrant city. If you plan to visit Clark during the festive time, book your accommodation in Clark vacation rentals beforehand.