Tourism

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Processing wild game still a challenge for South Dakota hunters

“I don’t know if it’s just the lack of processors still out there, but we're up 30% to 40% over last year in terms of animal drop-offs. ... We’re slammed right now.”

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs

"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.

Tourist attractions combine sightseeing and science

Some sites are capitalizing and partnering on an increased interest in learning in hopes of inspiring the next generation of South Dakota's STEM workforce.

Southeast SD surges ahead of Black Hills in tourism revenue

South Dakota saw $4.96 billion in tourism spending in 2023, with 14.7 million visitors. Increasingly, more of them are drawn to the 14 counties in and around Sioux Falls.

Tourism targets next generation of Sturgis rally-goers

In the past two years of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campaigns, 97% of advanced bookings are from people 49 years old and younger.

Gravel road with higher risk awaits Sturgis rally bikers

“Boy, it’s a mess, and it’s not a good place to ride a motorcycle through right now.”
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