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Saturday, Ackerman Acres will offer an Ice RallyCross, starting at 11:15 am and the high flying, large kites from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Out on the lake by Woodland Resort, you can find sleigh rides, igloo...]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=475NDtourism.com or ...]]>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=346
Of the lake's popular perch, Feldner said, "They're much shallower than usual, under 20-feet, and feeding actively. Yes, my guides move around, but perch have been on the sand flats, in the wood, and o...]]>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTSat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTSat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=345
"Winter is a beautiful and quiet time to visit any of the national park units in North Dakota," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "Wildlife watching at this time of year is spectacular, as are the photographic opportunities. We invite everyone to take this opportunity to get outdoors and ...]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=474 
Governor Jack and First Lady Betsy Dalrymple, North Dakota Department of Commerce Commissioner Al Anderson, and Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman, unveiled the 2012 campaign today.
 
Aside from the new campaign, this year marks a milestone in marketing North D...]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=473www.NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-32...]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=472NDtourism.com; 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

Winter Ag Expo
January 10-11
Jamestown Civic Center...]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=471 
TTRA is an international network of more than 800 tourism research and marketing professionals who network and share ideas and resources to develop more effective business and marketing strategies based upon travel and tourism research. The CenStates regional chapt...]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=343
Cast members and the director of the production will join Mr. Tom Disselhorst and other advocates for an informative and ...]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=470 
North Dakota had four representatives at the event: Deanne Felchle, North Dakota Tourism's group travel marketing manager; Stephanie Leach, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau; Jodi Leidholm, Satrom Travel & T...]]>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=342
Those who are hit with the Nervous Bug are encouraged to attend an audition works...]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=341
"After our successful elk reduction this fall, there is a lot of carrion in the park," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "There are many bald and golden eagles in the South Unit this winter and we are pl...]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=340
The park is reducing elk numbers in accordance with an Elk Management Plan that was finalized in 2010. This was the second year of the elk reduction, which is managed and led by park staff but involves members of the public working as volunteers.

Teams of up to four volunteers, led by park staff, shot elk in the...]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=469North Dakota Tourism Public and Media Relations Manager Kim Schmidt recently attended the second annual Social Media Tourism (SoMeTourism) Symposium.
 
This two-day symposium detailed best practices for social media in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The program included 18 educational sessions, featuring 23 presenters.
Attendees representing destination marketing organizations, hotels, resorts, attractions ...]]>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=339Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=338Theodore Roosevelt National Park welcomes volunteers to participate in the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

The Medora Area Count will take place on Sunday, December 18. Volunteers wishing to take part should meet at the South Unit Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. MST. Any participants arriving later in the day should stop by the South Unit Visitor Center for guidance.

The North Unit Count will be held on Monday, December 19. Volunteers should meet at the North Unit Visitor Cente...]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=337
The North Dakota State Fair brought home three first place Advertising Awards for its 2011 advertising campaign created by KKBold. First place awards received were for Color Newspaper Advertisement, Magazine Advertisement and TV Advertisement. Second place advertising awards were for Black and White Newspaper Ad ...]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=468Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=336
Travis Beauchene, MU Gallery employee and Visual Arts graduate exhibits his Baccalaureate Show from December 1, 2011 - January 10, 2012 including a LIVE performance.

Fargo, ND, For Immediate Release:

The Memorial Union Gallery is hosting an inter-disciplinary inspired exhibit created by Visual Arts Baccalaureate Student, Travis Beauchene in which he explores how the world would descr...]]>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=467NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525

Moonlight Madness and Fish Fry...]]>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=335
Traditionally a world-class perch factory, the numbers of perch have rebounded and are now providing great sport. Travel was extremely restricted last season which saved tens of thousands of fish. Jason Feldner of Perch Eyes guide service said, "I feel the deep bite will be ther...]]>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=466 
Tourism Infrastructure Grant Program recipients
The Tourism Infrastructure Grant Program, made possible by an appropriation fund determined during the 2011 North Dakota legislative session, awar...]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=334
Those who are hit with ...]]>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=332
Alexander is having a bad day. A terri...]]>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=333
This exciting and exclusive package will include a personal usher, a bottle of wine and beverage service, desserts and coffee, and private seating in the historic balcony box of Dakot...]]>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=331Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=463

Dakotas: Bigger than life

Outside Interests in the Dakotas

Dakotas:This is Native America...]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=464North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman and Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau CEO Cole Carley joined hundreds of travel and industry leaders at the recent U.S.Travel Association's annual Marketing Outlook Forum.
 
Marketing Outlook Forum provides information-packed presentations from dozens of economists, researchers and marketing experts addressing all sectors of the travel industry, as well as relevant...]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=330
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Date: November 7, 2011

National Park Entrance Fees Waived for Veterans Day Weekend

To commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free admission at all park units Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13. Entrance fees will be waived at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, giving visitors one last fee-free opportunity to enjoy beautiful fall weather and specta...]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=322
"Now That She's Gone" is the kind of one woman show that people who hate one woman shows love. Juxtapose a sexually liberated and wild Viking ...]]>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTSun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTSun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=462&nbsp...]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=321Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=461Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=329The Northern Lights Art Gallery at Mayville State University proudly announces the opening Tuesday, November 15, of the next exhibit, "The Unapologetic Landscape", by photographer Chuck Kimmerle.

Chuck Kimmerle has been a photographer since graduating from St. Cloud State University in 1987 with a B.S. degree in Photographic Engineering Technology. His initial career path, which lasted from 1985 until 2000, was as a newspaper photojournalist working in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and North Dak...]]>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=460NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328...]]>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=328
Everybody in this North Dakota community is outdoors-oriented. They will wave, smile and offer timely advice about where to launch a boat (dozens of access points are well maintained all around the lake). The bait shops have current info about what's biting and even GPS coordinates to take anglers to the best s...]]>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=325Preservation North Dakota, in conjunction with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will display photographs from the "Prairie Churches" project.



The Memorial Union Gallery at North Dakota State University is proud to host a traveling exhibit from October 6 - October 28, 2011 celebrating the strength and beauty of historic church buildings in North Dakota. Preservation North Dakot...]]>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=459 
The Events Grant Program and Marketing Grant Program provide a maximum of $5,000 in matching funds for promotion of regional events and for specific tourism marketing plans. A total of $69,100 was awarded between the two programs.
 
Recipients of the Events Grant ProgramTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=319Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=327

CONTACT: Denise Norsby 720-2222 dnorsby@srt.com
Kelly Stromberg
720-3756 sri@srt.com
SND Convention Co-Chairs


Snowmobile North Dakota is holding its 33rd Annual State Convention on October 28, 29, 30, 2011, in Minot at the Grand International Inn. The Gasmann Coulee Cruisers are the host snowmobile club. Registration fee is $60 per adult 18 and over and $45 for kids 17 and younger, which includes th...]]>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=318
Free from husbands, kids and jobs, five old friends meet annually at the same...]]>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=326
"For safety reasons, we are closing the South Unit's backcountry and hiking trails three days per week while teams are shooting elk in the park to reduce the herd," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "We regret having to close any portion of the park at any time. However...]]>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=324Lifeways: A Journey Through Survival to Advocacy will be on display to bring awareness to stories of survival of abuse and sexual assault in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Award-Winning Photojournalist, Nobuko Oyabu will have an exhibit of work sponsored by the North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services/Coalition Against Sexual Assault at the North Dakota State University Memorial Union ...]]>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=323
The final product will be a beautiful narrative with stories about food, preparation, gardening, butchering, what ever comes straight from the oldest living generation of Germans from Russia in three counties -...]]>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=458NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525 for more activities in October in North Dakota.

Fall In-The-Field Photo...]]>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=457For those hunting birds, fish, ghosts or the Great Pumpkin, you've come to the right place. North Dakota abounds with ghosts, ghouls, gourds and waterfowl in October. Do a little hunting early, then take the family to one of the state's many haunted Halloween activities in the evening. And who knows, you may actually succeed where Linus fails every year in his quest to find the Great Pumpkin. Be sincere in your search and try these spine-tingling activities. Here are a few options to check out...]]>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=317
This amazing gallery features 20 famous works of art brought to life in three-dimensional beauty through the creativity and imagination of over a hundred local volunteer performers, costumers, make-up artists, scenic builders and painters. Viewed by thousands of area residents with wonder and awe, this spectacle is the most unique and excitin...]]>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=456Seven winning photos and five honorable mentions were recently selected in the 2011 North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest.
 
Winning photographers will receive a $200 cash prize for each winning photo and have their work featured in North Dakota Tourism's marketing materials, along with even greater exposure through contest partner AAA.  A Best of Show photo was selected from the winning photographs, and the photographer received an additional $300 cash prize and a free, one...]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=455
People who are interested in or currently operating a tourism entity are encouraged to attend.        

These free workshops offer an opportunity to tap into the resources provided by North Dakota Tourism, as well as the ability to network with other tourism-related organizations. Some of the topics at the round table discussions incl...]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=454North Dakota's Medora Musical has been named a Top 100 Event for 2012 by the American Bus Association. ABA member Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation submitted the musical for consideration. The ABA's Top 100 Events in North America is a comprehensive list of what the ABA recommends for group travel in United States and Canada. This prestigious list includes winners from hundreds of celebrations, festivals, commemorative events and fairs. ABA members nominate events and a panel of judges cons...]]>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - News