SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As South Dakota's visitation rates and related spending keep rising, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state's second-largest industry.

AGENCY VILLAGE, S.D. – The South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance became a nonprofit this year and is entering the next phase of its work, five years after it was started by the state's nine Native ...

Advocates see it as an opportunity for tribes to connect visitors with the lands, medicinal plants and stories of their ancestors.

NEMO, S.D. (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) -South Dakota tourism continues an upward trajectory, even as the largest annual tourist event seeks younger attendees to ensure its future. The state broke an all ...

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 is hoping for a big 2026 with the America 250 campaign and more visitors traveling to all corners of the ...

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 ...

A survey from South Dakota Tourism in 2018 found that around 80% of visitors want a Native American “experience” during their ...

Winter in South Dakota is not for the faint of heart, but it's also a season of breathtaking beauty and unique adventures.

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Family vacations with school-aged children are a time for fun and increasingly a time for learning. Most tourist attractions have always offered some kind ...

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" ...