TOURISM
Can Art Compete for Your Summer Fun List?
Why not get out of the heat for an hour and visit The Arts Center. Come enjoy the air conditioned space and take a walk through the coteau without the heat, bugs, humidity and wind. The Capture the Co...
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:06 PM
White Buffalo Are Out!
Stopped up at the National Buffalo Museum and its environs and not just one, but two of Jamestown's storied white buffalo were hanging out in broad daylight on a sunny day. (This is unusual...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 4:27 PM
New fun and adventure await Medora’s summer visitors
NEWS May 8, 2012 For more information contact: Dylan Edwards Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation dedwards@medora.com 800-633-6721 ext. 8812 New fun and adventure await Medoras summer visitors Medo...
Posted on 5/9/12 at 3:49 PM
Our our small towns killing themselves?
Often I think so. Yes, I KNOW that the Northwestern part of the state is growing by leaps and bounds. That isn't all there is to North Dakota! So many of our towns lie quiet and on the brink of ex...
Posted on 5/2/12 at 7:58 PM
Exploring Minnesota–Testing Style
It is testing season in the Minnesota education world. Children and teachers alike dread this time. Kids do not like to take tests especially ones that take a long time. Since all kids test at differ...
Posted on 4/26/12 at 5:30 AM
Bismarck to expand Civic Center Exhibit Hall
City leaders have voted to expand the downtown Bismarck Civic Center's Exhibit Hall and to study a possible new events center on the city's north side.March 13, 2013
Colo. county sees tourism in historic silver mine
A contaminated 19th century silver mining camp could become a bigger tourism draw for a sparsely populated, high-alpine county in southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains.March 07, 2013
Bismarck's Dakota Zoo to add primate center
A primate center is coming to Bismarck's Dakota Zoo.February 25, 2013
Letter to the editor: North Dakota missed out on national bird counting event
It seems like just a few months ago that Jamestown area was pushing itself as the next great place for birdwatchers to visit. Growing up in the area I agreed but what I saw this past weekend makes me wonder what happened to the idea.By By Mike Obrigewitsch, rural Gaylord, Mich. , February 23, 2013
BCTF Executive Board approves grants
The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation Executive Board approved $60,746 in grant requests Friday from three Jamestown-based nonprofit organizations. The BCTF Grant Board reviewed grant requests from the Fort Seward Interpretive Center, the Stutsman County Museum and the Frontier Village Association at a grant review session held prior to the executive board’s meeting Friday.By By Chris Olson, The Jamestown Sun , February 23, 2013
Oregon lawmakers make Dull and Boring tourism move
Legislative sessions can be dull and boring, but Oregon lawmakers have moved to commemorate the humdrum — even if no one is sure quite how.February 20, 2013
FVA may host fast draw event
The Frontier Village Association could be hosting a World Fast Draw Association event in August if it can raise $5,000 for expenses. The FVA Board authorized Treasurer Bert Gray in January to send a letter to Frank Lawton, a contact for the WFDA, indicating the FVA would like to host an event in August.By By Chris Olson, The Jamestown Sun , February 15, 2013
Tourism grants available
Grant applications are available for 2013 through Buffalo City Tourism. Application forms and guidelines can be found at www.tourjamestown.com or by stopping into the office at 404 Louis L’Amour Lane between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.February 13, 2013
Record number visited Las Vegas in 2012
Tourism authorities say Las Vegas welcomed a record number of gamblers, clubbers and convention-goers in 2012.February 08, 2013
BCTF approves 2013 executive board officers
The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation approved its executive board officers for 2013 Tuesday afternoon, part of its annual meeting held in the Lantern Room at The Depot Cafe.January 23, 2013
Tourism training: New director for Buffalo City Tourism focusing on learning area
Searle Swedlund is going to get the word out about Jamestown and North Dakota. But first, he said he needs to learn more about the community to help the Buffalo City Tourism Foundation achieve its goals of promoting the area. “Coming from my background I have a lot to learn about this community and understanding its gifts,” he said. “I’m the type of person who values getting to know a system, and in this case a community, before charging in with changes.”By By Chris Olson, The Jamestown Sun , January 19, 2013
Why hello, Visit Minot
Good-bye, Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hello, Visit Minot. After lengthy research and planning, the former Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau has changed its name and logo as it moves into the future while continuing its purpose of promoting the city as a destination for tourists, shoppers and conventions.By Minot Daily News , January 15, 2013
Frontier Village manager steps down, joins FVA board
The manager of Frontier Village resigned her paid position due to health issues Thursday, then was unanimously appointed to the Frontier Village Association Board.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , January 11, 2013
Swedlund named BCTF director
Searle Swedlund from Moorhead, Minn., has been hired as the new executive director for Buffalo City Tourism.January 09, 2013
New turmoil hits Egypt's tourism
CAIRO (AP) — At Egypt's Pyramids, the desperation of vendors to sell can be a little frightening for some tourists.By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press , December 26, 2012
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