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Presidents' likenesses preside over Mount Rushmore, but it could have been completely different 6 Jul 2008 06:14 GMT
... Rushmore in the Black Hills of western South Dakota. But Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln were ... in 1923 as a way to promote tourism in the Black Hills. It was sculptor Gutzon Borglum ...
The man who cries wolf 5 Jul 2008 19:31 GMT
... behind him. He helped the Sioux in South Dakota re-wild their reserves and recover their buffalo. ... mountain resorts of the Pyrenees or the tourist coasts of Italy and Spain, there are remnant ...
Upscale Summer Camping: 'Park Models' 5 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
... park models are on the rise in tourist destinations across the USA. From Orlando to Chicago ... locations such as the Black Hills in South Dakota, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Washington, D.C., and California ...
Black Hills Tourists Bring Millions To State 5 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... 1,062,609 votes have been cast. Black Hills Tourists Bring Millions To State - 07/04/2008 6:00 PM ... and that means an economic spike for South Dakota. The crowd of people rushing to see ...
Many people taking holiday "staycations" 5 Jul 2008 02:17 GMT
... San Francisco's cable cars were packed with tourists and the Golden Gate Bridge was bustling with ... rather than drive to see family in South Dakota "I drive an Expedition, and I'm paying ...

SD sees increase in international tourists 4 Jul 2008 19:30 GMT
... Mount Rushmore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Dakota. State tourist officials say international tourists visitng the stare are up from last year. ...
Foreign Visitor Numbers Up 4 Jul 2008 18:55 GMT
... 2008 at 10:28 AM CDT Story Updated: Jul 4, 2008 at 10:28 AM CDT South Dakota's tourism industry apparently is benefiting from a weak U.S. dollar. The 13 visitor information centers along ...
S.D. sees increase in international tourists 4 Jul 2008 14:19 GMT
... Mount Rushmore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Dakota. State tourist officials say international tourists visitng the stare are up from last year. ...
South Dakota Agritourism Conference July 15 in Mitchell 4 Jul 2008 11:56 GMT
... South Dakota Agritourism Conference July 15 in Mitchell PIERRE Ð The South Dakota Agritourism conference will take place ...
Cultural Heritage Center invites visitors for holiday weekend 4 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... their guests are encouraged to visit the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center over the Fourth of ... a division of the Depart nt of Tourism and State Development and strives to help the ...
Van Berkum new GOED Business Development Representative 4 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... have her represent our office in western South Dakota. She will work closely with in-state businesses, ... recruitment,” said Richard Benda, secretary, Department of Tourism and State Development. “In addition to business recruitment, ...
Kick-start for charity 4 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... nearly $180,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota,” said Char Roth, CFO of J&L Harley-Davidson. ... project of the South Dakota Office of Tourism designed to highlight unique areas and attractions all ...
Anderson new GOED Business Development Representative 4 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... in state government and private industry in South Dakota, coupled with his familiarity with South Dakota’s ... office,” said Richard Benda, secretary, Department of Tourism and State Development. Anderson will work closely with ...
Rushmore Fireworks Tonight 3 Jul 2008 19:32 GMT
... Photo courtesy: South Dakota Department of Tourism Story Created: Jul 3, 2008 at 10:48 AM CDT Story Updated: Jul 3, 2008 at ...
Red, white and blue July 4 vacations 3 Jul 2008 13:19 GMT
... Red, white and blue July 4 vacations South Dakota's Mount Rushmore is an American icon. When ... American icon. When it comes to patriotic tourism, the presidential sculpture on the Mount Rushmore National ...
Senator Thune: Gas Prices Top Issue 2 Jul 2008 23:32 GMT
... is a crisis for the American people," he said. Thune harbors great concerns for South Dakota's economy; which heavily depends on agriculture and tourism: two industries which are very gas dependent. As gas prices climb, businesses are now more ...