Nominations are now being accepted for the North Dakota Governor’s Awards for Travel and Tourism. The Governor’s Awards for Travel and Tourism recognize the passion and dedication of North Dakotans who have contributed to growing travel and tourism, our state’s third-largest industry. The awards were revised in 2017 to honor the people, organizations and communities that create valued destinations across North Dakota. The Governor’s Awards for Travel and Tourism will be presented at the 2018 North Dakota Tourism Conference, April 16-18, in Fargo.

North Dakota’s temperatures are on the rise and fitness enthusiasts are busy training for warm-weather competitions. Whether you’re looking to test your personal limits or find some camaraderie, there is a race for you in North Dakota. And now is the perfect time to put mind over matter and get busy getting fit.

March is a flurry of activity in North Dakota and whether you are a sports enthusiast, a connoisseur of art or a film buff, there is fun for you. Gear up for the upcoming outdoor season at a sports show or discover the latest and greatest in tools at a home show. State high school basketball tournaments are in full swing, offering hours of entertaining competition on the court.

Yoga is an ancient Hindu spiritual discipline, but in North Dakota, the practice is going through a renaissance. Statista projects that more than 55 million people will be practicing yoga by 2020, which means more travelers will organize their trips around areas that provide yoga opportunities. Across the prairie state, yogis are unfurling their mats and practicing postures that improve both mental and physical health. Yoga studios, gyms and wellness centers welcome participants of all skill levels, making it easy to find one that works for you.

Yoga is an ancient Hindu spiritual discipline, but in North Dakota, the practice is going through a renaissance. Statista projects that more than 55 million people will be practicing yoga by 2020, which means more travelers will organize their trips around areas that provide yoga opportunities. Across the prairie state, yogis are unfurling their mats and practicing postures that improve both mental and physical health. Yoga studios, gyms and wellness centers welcome participants of all skill levels, making it easy to find one that works for you.

February may be short on days, but it certainly is not short on things to do in North Dakota. Across this northern state people are embracing winter’s temperatures, whether they are inside or out. Blaze a trail on cross-country skis, go for an invigorating snowmobile ride or drop a line through a hole in a frozen lake. If you prefer the heated indoors, check out a live performance or visit a craft show. Whatever you are into, there is no shortage of fun this February in North Dakota.

To celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day on January 30, North Dakota Tourism is encouraging Americans to visit the legendary state for their next planned vacation.