Welcome ON THE COVER Double-exposure of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park. TO SOUTH DAKOTA FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TRAVEL INSPIRATION, VISIT TravelSouthDakota.com CONNECT WITH US #HIFROMSD facebook SouthDakotaTourism twitter SouthDakota instagram SouthDakota Governor Kristi and First Gentleman Bryon Noem youtube SouthDakotaTourism pinterest TravelSD PUBLISHED BY Welcome to The Mount Rushmore State! Bryon and I are grateful that you have chosen to spend some time with us in South Dakota. You’re bound for wide open spaces, quality time with family and friends, great hospitality, and the freedom to create an adventure of a lifetime. Whatever your pleasure, South Dakota has something for you. Experience the majesty and power of one-of-a-kind sights like Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial. Feel the magnitude of Native American culture through art, music, and history. Breathe in the fresh air across the state in one of our many parks & recreation areas, and find your new favorite meal at one of our unique restaurants. Our state isn’t just the perfect place to spend your vacation, it’s also a great place to pursue your higher education, begin a new career, expand your business, or enjoy your retirement. With our low taxes, we’re a place to grow. We’re open for opportunity and always will be. Explore our state, meet our people, and celebrate freedom. We think you’ll find something special here. Thank you for choosing South Dakota as your vacation destination. I am hopeful that the memories you make here will last you a lifetime. Travel safe and enjoy the ride, • South Dakota Department of Tourism • Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association • Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Association • South Dakota Missouri River Tourism Association • Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association Governor Kristi Noem TravelSouthDakota.com // 3