http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news/North Dakota Tourismhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssNorth Dakota Tourismen http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=491Winning photos featured in North Dakota Tourism materials & AAA publications
 
Bismarck, N.D. - Gov. Jack Dalrymple and the North Dakota Tourism Division, in partnership with AAA, are kicking off the 2012 Governor's Photo Contest. The contest will run from May 14 through August 31, following North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week events.
 
Any North Dakota amateur photographer is invited to submit entries to the Governor's Photo Contest. One winne...]]>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=489 
A 22-year veteran of North Dakota's travel and tourism industry, Carley has been a staunch supporter of the industry l...]]>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=490Tourism attractions and destinations celebrate with activities and prizes
 
Bismarck, N.D. &ndash; To celebrate North Dakota's tourism industry and kick off the summer travel season, Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared May 5 -13 "North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week." It's held in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual salute to the tourism and travel industry that highlights the industry's benefits and importance to communities and Americans. <...]]>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=488Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=361Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=360
"Travel ...]]>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=4862012 marks the 10th anniversary of North Dakota's Legendary brand

Bismarck, N.D. - For the past decade Legendary has been a proven brand for North Dakota to market the state as a travel destination to out-of-state visitors. From the launch of Legendary in 2002 and through 2010, the most recent data available, the industry has grown by $927 million, according to research by NDSU.
&nbsp;
"The goals of the Legendary brand are to create awareness, generate inter...]]>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=487&nbsp;
"North Dakota's tourism industry is an important contributor to our strong economy and a big reason why our state is the envy of the nation," Gov. Dalrymple said. "Today's award recipients represent the outstanding work that ...]]>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=359For the first time in memory, two dramatic weather occurrences - no incoming water and early ice out - will produce "hot" May fishing in Devils Lake. North Dakota fishing experts and guides felt this historical spring will mean May 1 could start the best month of fishing on record.

Long-time guide Jason Feldner of Perch Eyes Guide Service (percheyes.com) said, "The May bite will be phenomenal." Usually late May is the peak, but Feldner feels with water...]]>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=358
"Picture Yourself in a National Park" is the focus of this year's National Park Week. As part of the festivities, the...]]>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=357
"The new production replaces 'TR Country,' which we showed to millions of visitors in the South Unit Visitor Center over the last 30 years," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "Refuge of the American Spirit' is a modern produc...]]>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=485www.NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seek Refuge
With 63 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=484&nbsp;
The sixth annual freelance writers event will begin at 10 a.m. CT, Monday, April 23, at the Heritage Center in Bismarck. Lunch will be served.
&nbsp;
The free retreat is a great networking opportunity for writers in the area to come together, expand their writing resources and learn more about ...]]>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=356
Click here for the following information:

Fishing Reports

Ramp Locations

Accommodations

Call the Devils Lake CVB for a ...]]>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTSat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTSat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=483NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525
&nbsp;
Damn Yankees
Grand Forks
April 1...]]>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=482&nbsp;
The workshop will be held at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel, 605 E Broadway, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Session topics i...]]>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=355
The South Unit Visitor Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDT. Barring unforeseen inclement weather, the Painted Canyon Visitor Center, located on I-94 east of Medora, will open for the season; hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDT. The North Unit Visitor Center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT. All will be open daily, with expanded hours Memorial Day through Labor Day.

"...]]>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=353What: 8th Street Art @ Davy Park
When: June 27 & 28, 2012; 11 am -7 pm both days
Where: Davy Memorial Riverfront Park, 210 8th Street North, Moorhead, MN
Contact: Pat Jorgensen, Exhibition Director, 701-729-1801, e-mail thursdaypat@yahoo.com


The 13th annual Eighth Street Fine Art Show and Sale will be held Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday June 28, 2012 at Davy Memorial Riverfront Park in Moorhead, MN. There will be 40 booths of fine art incl...]]>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=354Ramps Open for Business
Devils Lake Tourism
March 2012

Devils Lake is Open for Business - All Ramps Open in 2012

Devils Lake fits the description "Water, Water Everywhere." The expanding waterways have swallowed North Dakota fields, farms, villages, roads, bridges and marshes into approximately 250,000 acres of the best fishing in the Midwest.

There are more places to fish, more fish-holding structure, more young-of-the-year walleyes growing into adults, and all of it is acce...]]>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=352
"Outstanding efforts by park staff and nearly 400 volunteers resulted in the removal of 868 elk from the park over the past two years," said Superintendent Valerie J. Naylor. "We have met our goal of reducing the population of elk in the South Unit."

When elk reduction efforts began in 2...]]>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=351
"We are very pleased to welcome Meg as an official member of the park's management team," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor. "She has contributed a huge amount to the success of the park over the past eight years and she will do an excellent job of leading t...]]>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=350
"This tournament has created a special bond among the anglers and the lake," said Rich Brueckner, Chamber executive director and part of the 1995 winning team, "After so many years, the teams look for...]]>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=481&nbsp;
Bismarck, N.D. &ndash; Growing national interest in connecting with the rural way of life is presenting North Dakota with a new tourism opportunity, and the North Dakota Tourism Division has a new program in place to promote it.
&nbsp;
Agritourism, the practice of inviting guests to visit and/or participate in working farm or ranch activities, is enticing North Dakota families to open their doors to visitors. New ...]]>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=480http://bit.ly/szuPW4 or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.
&nbsp;
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Art madness
March is youth art month, and North Dakota has a number of locations where you can join the celebra...]]>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=349"The people and the business owners in communities near national parks have always known their economic value," park superintendent Valerie Naylor said. "Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a clean, green fuel for the engine that drives our local econom...]]>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=479Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=478&nbsp;
North Dakota had six representatives at the event: Deanne Felchle, North Dakota Tourism Division; Cole Carley, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor...]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=348Jason Mitchell Outdoors filmed some exceptional perch and walleye footage on Devils Lake recently with Woodland Resort. Woodland Resort can be contacted online at: www.woodlandresort.com. Pictured is Jason Mitchell with an enormous perch caught on Devils Lake.

Jason Mitchell recently filmed an episode for his television show, Jason Mitchell Outdoors on Devils Lake, North Dakota. Mitchell fished with Jeff Katzer from Woodland Resort. The anglers showcased...]]>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=477http://bit.ly/szuPW4 or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

1. Celeb...]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=476&nbsp;
Bismarck, N.D. &ndash; Applications are now being accepted for the North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism Division's three tourism-related grant programs. These grants support the development of new tourism infrastructure and the marketing and promotion of tourism attractions and events in North Dakota.
&nbsp;
"These grant programs are an investment in North Dakota's tourism industry through development of new infr...]]>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTND Tourism - Newshttp://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=347
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&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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 - News