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Welcome to the Real America's newsletter - your quarterly peek at regional news, updates, and more! In this issue, you can look forward to reading up on a few regional winter/spring updates, a recap on events from 2016, and a list of upcoming events in the New Year!
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The Real America lands in Bismarck, ND
Representatives for the Real America region gathered in Bismarck, North Dakota this past December for the annual mid-year meeting. Attendees included representatives from the Offices of Tourism in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, as well as Brand USA's Carroll Rheem who held a branding seminar.
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Unique winter camping option comes to the Real America
This new camping option has piqued the interest of travelers. This unique camping experience falls somewhere between a tent and a cabin and has ultimately transformed winter camping for the region.
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Enjoy winter outdoor activities, even if you're not a skier
Check it off your bucket list: Snowshoeing, dogsledding, sleigh rides and more. There's plenty more to do this winter before hanging your hat and cozying up next to that fire.
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Take your next adventure to new heights, overnight in a treehouse
A treehouse is a great overnight alternative for travelers looking to spend more time in the great outdoors. The State Parks Department selected the construction location because of the abundance of trees and spectacular views.
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Scenic Byways worth the drive
This state park encompasses over 70,000 acres of scenic drives and wilderness. Discover free roaming wildlife, see giant waterfalls, and hike along canyons and forests.
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International travelers want to experience the country and be travelers, not tourists
While the number of traditional travel agencies continue to decrease, other travel specialists are finding ways to adapt to those travelers who are seeking that authentic, cultural experience.
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2017 Winter Festival: Participate in snow activities during the month of January
Think you're up for a Northern winter? Frostival is an event aimed at embracing the winter season through fun outdoor activities for the whole family. Don't forget to pack your mittens.
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Outdoor amphitheater slated to open Summer 2017
This natural, outdoor amphitheater will be able to accommodate up to 4,000 people amongst a beautiful scenic backdrop. Its intimate scale feel will create a unique Western experience.
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Travel trade fairs remain in high demand
Despite digital age, regional travel fairs throughout Germany are experiencing a strong upwards trend with consumers treasuring face-to-face meetings and enjoying getting into the holiday spirit.
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Big Sky lands #3 spot on USA Today's Best Ski Resort list
Reader's voted this local ski resort as one of the top ten places to hit the slopes.
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Experience the hometown of music superstar Prince
See the nightclub made famous in the film Purple Rain, visit the museum dedicated to the music superstar, and tour the town where Prince himself once lived.
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Historic hotel restaurant discovers original century-old menus
This local historic restaurant is now offering its customers a taste of the past following the discovery of several century-old menus. Beef Bordelaise and Sugar-Cured Pork Rib Chop are among the menu's original selections.
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Additional nonstop flights into Denver International Airport will begin in 2017
Lufthansa will offer seven flights a week from Denver to Munich, and Icelandair will add two more nonstop flights between Denver and Reykjavik each week.
Read upcoming events, top news, and more here
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Upcoming Trade Shows & Missions
See the Real America's upcoming sales missions and show schedule:
March 1-3: Be
nelux Sales Mission
March 4-5: Swanson's & FDM USA Shows
March 5-7: Showcase USA Italy
March 27-31: UK Sales Mission
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2017 International Roundup
Our annual tourism tradeshow is set to kick off May 3-5, in Bismarck, ND. Don't miss out on your chance to connect with tourism professionals!
For more information, visit here
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