The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. Funded by the 69th Legislative Assembly, the grants are designed to enhance tourism, strengthen community infrastructure and preserve historic landmarks across the state. The[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt library takes ‘calculated risk’ with remote North Dakota site
High atop a butte overlooking the Badlands, a new chapter of American history is taking shape. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, set to open in Medora in 2026, will honor the president who found his strength—and his purpose—in North Dakota’s rugged landscape.[...]
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North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit
Across North Dakota, races are more than competition—they’re community rituals that bring people together in unexpected ways. From Fargo’s marathon pumping millions into the local economy, to Bismarck’s decades-old race drawing runners from around the world, to the Badlands’ rugged trails luring[...]
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Watch: Tigirlily Gold’s New Anthem “Call It Home” Invites Travelers to Experience North Dakota Like Never Before
North Dakota Tourism is thrilled to announce a heartfelt collaboration with homegrown country duo Tigirlily Gold. The duo’s brand-new single, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” beckons travelers to step inside the song and discover the inspiration behind the music[...]
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North Dakota tribes become a model for promoting Native tourism
North Dakota tribes say their first-in-the-nation effort to band together to promote tourism is paying off. “We want to tell our stories with our voices,” said Stacey LaCompte, director of the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance. She said the group has had[...]
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Canadian tourism down in North Dakota, with poll linking downturn to tariffs, rhetoric
Border crossings for personal vehicles into North Dakota from Canada were down about 30% for the first half of this year compared to 2024 — a trend that could stem from the U.S. executive branch’s policy and rhetoric. The North Dakota Department[...]
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On This Day | An Anti-Slogan for the Ages
A common comment, Hill determined, is that ‘there is nothing doing in this town.’ Or, ‘This is a dead community—you won’t find much here.’ ‘No wonder tourists pass through some communities,’ Hill says. [...]Read More... from On This Day | An Anti-Slogan[...]
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On This Day | Medora Musical Success Draws Political Attention
Governor Davis cites the success of the outdoor drama “Old Four-Eyes” and the doubling attendance and gate receipts at the Chateau DeMores as concrete indications of tourist expansion possibilities in the state. He has [...]Read More... from On This Day | Medora[...]
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North Dakota Tourism Announces Partnership with Tigirlily Gold
North Dakota Tourism is proud to announce a new partnership with country music duo Tigirlily Gold, uniting the power of storytelling, music, and North Dakota spirit. As part of this collaboration, the Hazen-born sisters have written and recorded a brand-new anthem inspired[...]
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Norwegians are Staying Close; Hiking at home beats foreign travel this summer
For many Norwegians this summer, the perfect getaway won’t require a passport. A new survey shows a record number are choosing to vacation at home, citing high costs and a weak krone as reasons to skip international travel. Destinations like Innlandet, Vestland,[...]
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American tourism faces a ‘perfect storm’
The summer travel season usually kicks off with packed planes and bustling airports — but this year, a half-empty Finnair flight into Los Angeles hints at something deeper. America’s tourism sector is struggling, weighed down by a strong dollar, strict border policies,[...]
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Bismarck city leaders consider building new hotel next to event center
For years, Bismarck leaders have talked about how to make the city’s Event Center more of a draw. Now, they’re testing the waters on one big idea: a hotel next door. In a recent special meeting, developers pitched the concept—but made it[...]
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‘WanderNebraska’ expands to promote more than 200 museums, tourist attractions and sites of interest
In a state often overlooked by tourists, Nebraska’s lesser-known museums and historical gems are getting their moment. Thanks to WanderNebraska, a grassroots program by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, more than 200 sites—many in small towns—are now on travelers’ radars. With[...]
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Riders Wanted: Study looks at ND potential for motorcycle tourism
Motorcycles aren’t just for joyrides—they’re economic engines, too. That’s the focus of a new research project led by Minot State professor Andrew Bertsch, who’s surveying riders to understand how motorcycle tourism could benefit North Dakota. With rallies, road trips, and off-road adventures[...]
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Canadian campers going ‘elbows up’ this summer amid U.S. trade war
This summer, some Canadians are pitching their tents with a little extra pride—and maybe a political edge. With tensions stirred by U.S. tariffs and talk of annexation, many are opting to camp, canoe, and bike closer to home, trading border crossings for[...]
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‘Forget about annexation’: Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans
Moose Jaw has never been shy about welcoming visitors, and that hasn’t changed. The city’s famed underground tunnels—steeped in Prohibition-era lore and whispered tales of Al Capone—are leaning into their reputation as “The Friendly City.” Amid U.S. tariffs and shifting travel plans,[...]