The Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area is home to some great mountain biking opportunities including the NEW Pembina Gorge Terrain Course located at Frost Fire. This new trail system incorporates phase one of a two-phase project.
NYC & Company is rolling out a series of multilingual webinars to give you the timeliest tools, insights and inspiration as you promote travel to New York City.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Steve Silseth’s photo “Pintail” has been named Best in Show in the 15th annual North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest.
Gov. Doug Burgum recognized the winning photographs and honorable mentions in a ceremony October 10, 2018, in Memorial Hall of the North Dakota Capitol. Joining Burgum for the presentation were North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman and North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) Executive Director Kim Konikow.
In “Pintail,” Silseth captured the moment just before the duck takes flight, leaving a trail of geysers through the water. The photo also took first place in the Wildlife Category and was selected as best from the 1,072 submitted to this year’s contest.
New York City has an incredible variety of experiences for sports lovers. Here’s a guide to the City’s major teams as well as everything you need to know to help your clients book tickets to some of the best sports events in NYC.
What’s New in Minneapolis – Fall 2018
Leisure travel and tourism news from the Bold North
Minneapolis (Sept. 13, 2018) – Fall colors and football are leading the way as Minneapolis runs head-first into autumn with plenty of arts, active living and tasty spots that show off the city’s diverse offerings from its downtown core to its neighborhoods. This Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up offers highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis this season.
Minneapolis Institute of Art and ‘Egypt’s Sunken Cities’
“Egypt’s Sunken Cities” showcases antiquities from one of the greatest finds in the history of underwater archaeology. Over 200 objects are featured— ranging from colossal 16-foot-tall sculptures to precious gold coins and jewelry, and bronze vessels—from two cities lost to natural disasters and the rising tides of the Mediterranean Sea. Nov. 4 – April 4, 2019. https://new.artsmia.org/egypts-sunken-cities
Walker Art Center Fall Programming
Highlighting key works from the Walker’s collection juxtaposed with new commissions by 12 international contemporary artists, Platforms: Collection and Commissions opens Nov. 15 and runs until Oct. 6, 2019. Every seven weeks, a new grouping will be rotated into the space, encouraging viewers to return and experience yet another new perspective. In another gallery, the first comprehensive retrospective in the U.S. devoted to the work of Siah Armajani is open now through Dec. 20.
Artist Ifrah Mansour Headlines Fall Somali Programs at Minnesota History Center
Acclaimed artist Ifrah Mansour headlines a slate of programs at the Minnesota History Center this fall that explore Somali history and culture. In November, Mansour will perform her multimedia piece “How to Have Fun in a Civil War.”
Parkway Theater Restored, Reopening
The 87-year-old South Minneapolis theater has undergone a major restoration and reopens Sept. 13 showcasing classic 35mm films and live events such as world-class performing arts, comedy and engaging speaker series. https://theparkwaytheater.com/
Food and Drink News
Minneapolis’ food and beverage scene is constantly evolving. Here are some of the newest spots to grab a bite or a sip:
Fall Events and Happenings
Along with football games, fall color peeping and apple picking, Minneapolis has events celebrating the season and the strong arts culture:
For more information about what to see and do in Minneapolis, visit www.minneapolis.org.
Anchorage’s fall season has arrived and it brings some of the prettiest views of the year. Autumn in Alaska means shimmering gold birch leaves, gorgeous sunsets, crisp air and shoulder season pricing. Your budget-conscious clients can explore while enjoying the best Anchorage has to offer.
Northern Lights Viewing
By the time September rolls around, true night skies have returned to Anchorage and that means the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, can be viewed again. You don’t have to go far to increase your chances to see the aurora and its vibrant displays.
Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing
Score a front row seat with great views of glaciers, whales, sea otters and maybe even a bear. Through the end of September and into the first weeks of October, one of the most popular Alaska activities is a glacier and wildlife cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park or Prince William Sound.
Ride the Rails
The Alaska Railroad offers year-round service. Hop a train to Fairbanks for fantastic views of the changing fall colors and maybe even a clear shot of Denali. Or take a day trip up to scenic Hurricane on one of the last whistle stop trains in America.
OREGON FALL FARM GETAWAYS
Indulge in the simple life on Oregon’s farms, ranches, wineries, food trails and more.
Autumn is prime time for country escapes. As you travel back roads, you’ll pass colorful leaves turning mountain slopes golden and scarlet hues. You can taste crisp cider from heritage barns and pick buckets of apples for baking pies. Up pop the pumpkin patches and corn mazes, as well as the aroma of ripening pears. In wine country, the grape clusters hang heavy from the vines — plump and deeply purple — and the bustle of harvest fills the air and sparks the imagination. Far from the city lights, you can experience the wonder of brisk, star-studded nights. The days might be getting shorter, but there’s so much to captivate your senses. Below is a mere handful of cool places to stay for a bountiful getaway
As the season starts to change, travelers are scrambling to get their last summer adventures in and our marketing team also is working hard to capture stories and inspire more visits.
You may have caught wind that our favorite ambassador was back in North Dakota. Last week and into the Labor Day weekend, Josh Duhamel was here to get some great new photos and video in Bismarck-Mandan and Fargo. The pieces we captured at the Heritage Center and State Museum, On-a-Slant Village at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Hawktree Golf Club and along the Missouri River will be weaved into new elements to enhance our existing campaign. Saturday morning, we were at tailgate central and the Fargodome for the kickoff of a new Bison football season. Josh was a hit among tailgaters and was on the field for warm-ups and the coin toss prior to the Cal Poly game.
ESCAPE TO MT. HOOD TERRITORY
Seize the day on your next mountain getaway. Autumn is that Goldilocks time of year in Oregon, especially on Mt. Hood — just after the chaos of summer fades away and before the snow starts to fall at the lower elevations. So if you’re looking to seize those lovely, crisp days before they, too, are gone too fast, here’s what to do on your next mountain getaway — in between arranging logs in the fireplace with favorite beverage in hand.
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Wild West Expedition
Mike Kuchera’s Wild West Expeditions | MITCHELL
Re-live the adventures of the wild west, experience an exhilarating canoe trip like Lewis and Clark or get up close and personal with a roaming buffalo herd. Ride with the cowboys and wranglers on a working cattle drive, join the Native Americans in an Indian powwow, or bounce along the prairie and through the mountains on authentic covered wagon rides or ride horses through beautiful back country. A full-service, specialized tour operator providing visitors with unique travel experiences to South Dakota. www.wwexpeditions.com
Sioux Falls Food Tours | SIOUX FALLS
An ITMI (International Tour Management Institute ) Certified Tour Director Jenna Aukerman creates customized culinary tours within the Sioux Falls area. Groups of 2-20+ are welcome to experience Taste of Downtown, Brewer’s Row, or Insider’s Guide Downtown Walking Tour plus at least one Aperitivo and more. www.siouxfallsfoodtours.com