Archive for the ‘United States North’ Category
Two North Dakota events selected for listing of 100 Best Events for 2007
The American Bus Association (ABA) has designated two North Dakota events to its listing of Top 100 Events in North America for 2007. Making the list are Norsk Høstfest and the Pyrotechnics Guild International.
September 12, 2006
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Bayfield Wisconsin Apple Festival listed among “Top Ten Fall Festivals in North America”
Apples by the Bushel in Bayfield, WI. (Bayfield, WI) Bayfield’s Apple Festival (Oct. 6-8) celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006 has been named to the list of the “Top Ten Autumn Festivals in North America” by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). SATW is the preeminent professional organization of travel communicators whose 1200 + [...]
September 1, 2006
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“The Early Show” will broadcast live in Fargo on Friday, June 23rd
CBS News’ “The Early Show” will broadcast live from the Fargo Air Museum June 23 from 6:00 am to 8:00 a.m. CT. The live broadcast is part of “The Great American Vacation” giveaway in which CBS will give unsuspecting viewers a family vacation for up to four people.
June 21, 2006
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North Dakota Birding Success Stories
Since the turn of this century, some North Dakota community leaders and state officials have initiated programs that promoted birding and created birding attractions. Collectively they have produced the beginning of a birding-based tourism infrastructure in North Dakota, including a number of publications, a network of advertising and promotions, a series of birding drives and [...]
June 14, 2006
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American Indian Powwows Offer Living History in North Dakota USA
An American Indian powwow is a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the stomach. Everyone is welcomed into the “circle of people.” Enjoy traditional powwow food such as fry bread, Indian tacos, and corn stew. Experience living history as the drummers and the beautifully costumed dancers compete for prizes. When an “intertribal dance” is [...]
May 23, 2006
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Time to think tourism: North Dakota?
May 13-21 is “See America Week” in North Dakota and across the USA, a perfect time to think about what the tourism industry does for North Dakota.
May 15, 2006
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Mount Rushmore Concessioner Completes $1.9 Million Restaurant Renovation
Visitors to South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore National Memorial will see a dramatic enhancement in visitor services this summer. Concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts has just unveiled a $1.9 million renovation of its foodservice facilities, now called the “Carvers Café” and “Memorial Team Ice Cream” in a tribute to the 392 men who carved the 60-foot-high [...]
April 22, 2006
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North Dakota USA Tourism Division looking for local providers to share knowledge with tourists and visitors
North Dakota Tourism is looking for passionate North Dakotans with a business, class or hobby who are interested in sharing their knowledge or experiences with the traveling public. For example, if you are an artist, craftsman, birder, professor or farmer, the Tourism Division would like to add your name to their new database of people [...]
April 13, 2006
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Saddle Creek Resort Introduces New Menu Items for ‘Focused Food and Wine Pairings'
Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community in the scenic California Foothills – announces new menu items for its popular "Focused Food and Wine Pairings" held each Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and featuring the contemporary American cuisine of Executive Chef Richard Whipple.
March 29, 2006
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Minot hosts North Dakota Tourism Conference April 30-May 2
“Marketing Madness” is the primary theme of the 2006 North Dakota Tourism Conference being held in Minot April 30-May 2. Keynote speakers will discuss branding, rules of successful tourism and working with travel writers. Don McEachern, North Star Destination Strategies, will address the group on “Demystifying Branding for Tourism” and lead a roundtable discussion on [...]
March 28, 2006
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