If you were to ask a stranger what they think about South Dakota, a lot of them will mention either (or both) of two things: Mount Rushmore (fair enough) or the Black Hills (same). The state is famous ...

This story is reported by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org. RAPID CITY, S.D. – The owners of the Fort Hays Old West Town, a ...

Travel South Dakota won seven awards across multiple categories this week at the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards for travel marketing excellence.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s tourism industry is setting some all-time highs. According to officials, more people are ...

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry posted all-time highs for 2025. In a press conference this morning in Pierre, the Department of Tourism says just under 15 million ...

Last year, tourists spent over $5 billion in South Dakota — a record for the state. However, this year concerns are growing that tourism will drop off due to economic uncertainty, inflation and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 50-foot high stainless steel statue "Dignity of Earth and Sky" overlooks the Missouri River on a bluff near Chamberlain, South ...

LENNOX, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Just 20 minutes away from South Dakota’s biggest city is an unexpected oasis. Chickens and geese freely roam, goats bleat for treats, and a traditional barn ...

PIEDMONT, S.D. – John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the ...

South Dakota tourism officials are concerned that 2025 may see a decline in tourism revenue. While early bookings for some events are strong, concerns remain about spending and the "booking window" ...