Lake Thompson is the newest state recreation area. The Lake Thompson Recreation Area development project began in 1998 when Governor Bill Janklow had a vision for a recreation area on Lake Thompson. Outdoor Campus Director Thea Ryan said visitors can see a collection of butterflies from around world, tour the butterfly garden, attend a workshops on planting a butterfly garden and raising butterflies with your family or see a spinning demonstration using silkmoth threads. Vendor booths will also sell butterfly-related supplies including food, nets, houses, plants and butterfly gifts. How to Plant a Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly crafts for kids.
Garden Plants sales. Butterfly houses and food sales. T-shirt, plant sales from The Outdoor Campus. Butterfly Stages and displays. Custer Park Naturalist Bradley Block said this recent project is one of the most exciting completions for the park.