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North Dakota recently featured in print, online and broadcast media.
Outdoor adventure, hidden gems, vibrant communities, genuine history and culture and more! See where North Dakota has been featured in print, online and broadcast media outlets on a regional, national and international level. Find links below to some recent mentions. Contact Kim Schmidt at 701-328-2532 for more information.
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North Dakota’s Badlands named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World: Where to Go in 2026, National Geographic, October 2025 |
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park named as one of Lonely Planet's 25 Destinations for 2026, Lonely Planet, October 2025 |
Is this America's best-kept vacation secret? The underrated state that deserves your attention - North Dakota, Independent Journal, November 2025
This Is One of the Most Underrated National Parks in the U.S.—and It Has Badlands, Wild Horses, and Presidential History, Travel + Leisure, November 2025
20 Top Midwest Destinations for Unforgettable Stargazing, Midwest Living, November 2025
The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State (hint ND's is lefse), Afar, November 2025
The North Dakota Stopover That Keeps Road-Trippers Coming Back, My Family Travels, November 2025
America turns 250 in 2026 — these historic destinations will be big next year, Yahoo? Creators, Scott McConkey, November 2025
7 Unforgettable Destinations to Visit at Least Once, According to a Travel Pro, Yahoo! Life, Oct 2025
Medora named as one of 8 Affordable Destinations for 2026, AARP, November 2025
Bison Discovery Center, Fort Totten, Icelandic State Park, Red River Zoo, and beyond, How These Travel Gems Are Boosting North Dakota’s Popularity in the United States, Travel and Tour World, October 2025
Fargo named as one of America’s Most Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations, Yahoo! Life, October 2025
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch named as one of the 12 best Pumpkin Patches in America, Fodors Travel, October 2025
The Midwest American Region That Offers Pristine Views Of The Northern Lights And Wild Landscapes, Yahoo! Life, October 2025
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Lake Metigoshe State Park, and Icelandic State Park featured in the 56 Best Midwest State Parks, Midwest Living, August 2025
50 States, 50 Desserts: America's Favorite Sweet Treats, Conde Nast Traveler, August 2025
Enchanted Highway featured in On the Road Again, Group Tour Magazine, August 2025
Enchanted Highway featured in HGTV’s roundup of Fascinating Roadside Attractions in All 50 States, HGTV, August 2025
Theodore Roosevelt National Park named as one of the Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S., Time Out, July 2025
Theodore Roosevelt National Park named as one of the Top 20 Destinations to see Bison in the USA, News Break, July 2025
North Dakota’s Huckleberry House and the state’s cuisine featured in 52 Place to Travel in the U.S. This Year, AFAR, July 2025
Theodore Roosevelt National Park named as one of the Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in July, The Travel, July 2025
Take Your Baby on Their First Hike on These National Park Trails, Backpacker, June 2025
7 Reasons Theodore Roosevelt National Park Might Be the Most Underrated Park in America, MSN, June 2025
North Dakota: Gateway to the Great American West, Travel Mole, June 2025
Here’s How to Road Trip Through North Dakota Like an Insider, Yahoo! Life, June 2025
Medora featured as one of the 40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America, HGTV, June 2025
10 Cool Places to Visit in North Dakota, Livability, May 2025
Where to See the Best Sunsets in North Dakota, Livability, May 2025
Sheyenne National Grassland featured as one of the 12 Most Stunning Trails in the U.S., Outside Online, May 2025
Bully Pulpit Voted the Best Public Gold Course in America, MSN, May 2025, and USA Today, 10 Best, April 2025
Devils Lake named one of the best fishing lakes in the US, FishingBooker, May 2025
Hit the Open Road: North Dakota’s Best Spring Drives You’ll Never Forget, Travelbinger, May 2025
Theodore Roosevelt National Park named as one of the 10 Overlooked National Parks You Nee to Visit, Travel Pulse, April 2025
There's a Rare Chance to See the Northern Lights Tonight — Here's How to Watch, People, February 2025
You Can Spend the Night at These Unique Breweries and Distilleries, Midwest Living, January 2025
The Best Hiking Destinations for Every Month in 2025, Outside, January 2025
25 Transformative Travel Experiences in 2025, Forbes, December 2024
50 State, 50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions, Fifty Grande, December 2024
Bikepackers, Meet Your Next Big Ride: The Great Plains Gravel Route, Velo, December 2024
Birdies and bison: North Dakota golf is affordable, accessible and sneaky good, Golf.com, October 2024
Where to eat in North Dakota amid memorable stops along 1-94, Food & Wine, September 2024
6 unexpected experiences you can have in North Dakota, Wanderlust, September 2024
12 tastes of North Dakota from Fargo to Bismarck and the Badlands, Food and Wine, September 2024
9 most underrated National Parks for incredible fall foliage, Outside Online, September 2024
The top 14 most scenic fall road trips in America, Men's Journal, September 2024
The best scenic drive in every Midwest state, Midwest Living, September 2024
25 of the USA's most underrated destinations, CNN Travel, September 2024
4,000 Miles, 6 Small Towns: A Whistle-Stop Tour of America, New York Times, August 2024
The Northern Lights will be incredible in the U.S. this year - these are the best places to see them, AFAR, August 2024
52 unexpected places to go in the USA, AFAR, August 2024
Visit America's least popular states before they get cool, Thrillist, August 2024
Less crowds, more fun: There's still time for a cool summer adventure to the Badlands in North Dakota, MarketWatch, July 2024
The 40 most charming small-town downtowns in America, HGTV, July 2024
Your guide to a fun and funky road trip through North Dakota, 303 Magazine, July 2024
8 National Parks Where You Don't Need A Reservation This Summer, The Travel, July 2024
Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit: How Is This Place Still a Secret?, MSN.com, June 2024
5 lesser known national parks to add to your bucket list, National Geographic, June 2024
Love History? Add Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park to Your List, MSN.com, June 2024
The Ultimate Guide to a Cool Summer Getaway in the North Dakota Badlands, Livability, June 2024
North Dakota Prioritizes Accessibility in Statewide Tourism Attractions, The Ritz Herald, May 2024
10 Underrated National Parks to Visit this Summer, TravelPulse, May 2024
Explore ND's Unique Culinary Scene Featuring Nationally Recognized Restaurants and Flavorful Menus, SMB in Action, April 2024
North Dakota ranked Best Place to Live in 2024, The Travel, April 2024
10 of the best places in the US to see the northern lights in 2024, Stacker, April 2024
Fargo Marathon featured as one of 25 of the flattest marathons and half marathons in the US - Outdoors Wire, March 2024
Have a sensational and scenic run in these 9 national parks - Outdoors Wire, January 2024
