PublicationsThe South Dakota story is told within the pages of a variety of brochures, booklets and maps. Here's a sampling of the literature South Dakota Tourism writes, designs and distributes.
South Dakota Vacation GuideThe 250-plus-page South Dakota Vacation Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the state's visitor offerings. It is the primary consumer fulfillment piece used by the Office of Tourism - sent out year-round to nearly every traveler who requests printed information. The guide contains statewide and regional travel information, a services directory, calendar of events and a state map. It also includes a free listing of non-profit museums, golf courses and public campgrounds. Visitor industry businesses may purchase ad space in the Vacation Guide from their regional tourism association. The publishing of the Vacation Guide is a cooperative effort among South Dakota Tourism and the four regional tourism associations: Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes; Glacial Lakes & Prairies; Great Lakes of South Dakota; and Southeast Tourism. The Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Association began this publication decades ago and remains the lead publisher of the guide. The Office of Tourism is the lead distributor. All five partners share the cost of producing and printing the guides. The South Dakota Vacation Guide is printed annually with the new edition typically available in February. Calendar of EventsThe annual calendar of events is compiled in the fall for the following year. It contains a listing of visitor related event dates and contact information. An edited version is included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide. A complete visitor events calendar, with event descriptions, is available on TravelSD.com. Click here for more information about the calendar of events program. South Dakota Adventure Travel GuideThis directory, full of information on adventure travel providers throughout the state, is currently in the process of being updated and is scheduled to be finished by spring. Categories include aerial tours, American Indian experience, archaeology and paleontology, biking, caves, chuckwagon suppers, farm stays/farm tours, gold panning and mine tours, hiking, horse pack trips, lodges and resorts, paintball fields, ranch vacations/horse camps, recreational areas, rentals and outfitting, rock climbing, skiing/snowboarding, snowmobiling/ATV riding, tour companies, train tours, trail rides/wagon rides, water recreation and wildlife watching. Click here for more information about the adventure guide program. Guide to Indian Reservations and ArtIn 2006, the Guide to Indian Reservations and Art and the Guide to the Great Sioux Nation will be combined. We will consolidate the helpful visitor service information of the Guide to Indian Reservations and Art along with the overview of tribal history, culture and colorful imagery of the Guide to the Great Sioux Nation. This guide will cover tribal history and culture as well as providing a comprehensive listing of services available on the state's Indian reservations and tribal lands. The book will list the nine tribes and visitor services available on tribal lands, including accommodations, attractions, restaurants, stores and gas stations. It will also provide a list of places statewide where American Indian art can be seen or purchased. The Office of Tourism works closely with Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates (ATTA) and tribal tourism offices to obtain the most current information. All listings are included in the guide free of charge. It will be distributed at Interstate Information Centers, through tribal offices and casinos, and upon request. Click here for more information about this publication. South Dakota Motorcycle PublicationTourism is pleased to add a new guide to its family of publications. A new motorcycle publication is in the works and is scheduled for debut in the spring/summer of 2006. The publication will target motorcycle enthusiasts and give them valuable information as they cruise the highways of South Dakota. Stay tuned! Greenhorn's Guide to Archaeology and PaleontologyThis annual publication includes an overview of sites throughout the state where visitors can participate in archaeological or paleontological activities or learn about South Dakota's resources in those areas. It includes dates for special digs and blurbs on museums. A locator map pinpoints the areas. Official South Dakota Highway MapTourism writes and designs the promotional side of the Official South Dakota Highway Map and coordinates the printing run of about a million maps approximately every two years. The entire map project is produced by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The current state map features a Lewis and Clark theme with stories of the discoveries the explorers made in present-day South Dakota and what visitors will find on and off the trail. There's even a word find game for kids. South Dakota Fishing & Hunting GuideThe South Dakota Fishing & Hunting Guide, which will be updated this summer, is the main component of our hunting and fishing packet, sent to scores of sportsmen and women each year. This booklet offers a fishing overview of each region in the state and describes the species anglers can expect to find in virtually every South Dakota lake, river, dam or pond. The rest of the guide is devoted to hunting and tells of the season, range and habitat of a variety of game animals including pheasant, gray partridge, ruffed grouse, geese, antelope, turkey and prairie dog among others. Included in the updated guide will be a Guides and Outfitters insert directing people to the Visitor Services Directory on TravelSD.com for the most up-to-date information on guides and outfitters across South Dakota. South Dakota Great Parks, Monuments and MemorialsThis colorful brochure tells the tale of South Dakota's faces carved in mountains: Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial. It also features information on our national parks, Badlands and Wind Cave; our largest state park, Custer State Park; our national monument, Jewel Cave; and our nearby neighbor, Devils Tower National Monument. It is available in English, French, German and Japanese. Lewis and Clark Trail GuideThe fifth edition of South Dakota's Lewis and Clark Trail Guide was updated and printed in the summer of 2005. The guide highlights Lewis and Clark's journey through present-day South Dakota by featuring unique sites and discoveries along the Trail. It also explores the American Indian connection with the Corps of Discovery. Also included in the guide is a fold-out map of South Dakota's Lewis and Clark Trail and information on festivals, recreation areas and parks. The guides are distributed at Interstate Information Centers, communities along the trail and by request. Lewis and Clark Information CenterSouth Dakota's newest Interstate Information Center was completed in 2000 on Interstate 90 just east of Chamberlain. The center's focal point is a 55' keelboat, modeled after the keelboat the Lewis and Clark expedition used as they traveled up the Missouri River. The center is designated an official site on the Lewis and Clark Trail by the National Park Service. This center features exhibits telling the story of the Corps of Discovery as they traveled through present-day South Dakota. To promote the center and its exhibits, Tourism developed a brochure with financing from a grant from the National Park Service. The brochure is distributed at Interstate Information Centers and to those requesting Lewis and Clark information. South Dakota Escort NotesVersions of this booklet have entertained bus tour guests for years. It's full of facts, trivia and even a tale or two. It's a handy reference for motorcoach operators and tour leaders. They also appreciate the tunnel dimensions and listing of full-time chambers of commerce and visitor bureaus. South Dakota Group Tour Planning GuideEverything a group tour operator wants to know about South Dakota can be found in this 100-plus page planning guide. It includes sections on major attractions and events; escort notes; American Indian; itineraries; cities, attractions, shopping and entertainment; gaming; accommodations and restaurants; and receptives and transportation. Businesses that cater to groups may be listed in the guide for a co-op fee. The content of the guide is also accessible on TourSDakota.com. Click here for more information about this guide. South Dakota Film/Video DirectoryThis directory includes crew and service listings production companies need to have a successful shoot in South Dakota. Categories include catering, locksmiths, photographers, actors, production assistants and more. Location photos from across the state are also included. The statewide introduction includes valuable information like the type of assistance available from the South Dakota Film Office, what kinds of permits are needed for trucks, and what time sunrise and sunset typically are each month in each time zone. The content of the guide is also accessible on FilmSD.com. Click here for more information about this directory. Tourism Assistance DirectoryThe Tourism Assistance Directory is produced by the Office of Tourism every year. It includes the most recent contact information for obtaining promotional, technical and financial assistance, as well as a listing of South Dakota Chambers of Commerce and local Economic Development Corporations. This publication is distributed at the Governor's Conference on Tourism, the Governor's Office of Economic Development Conference, Farm/Ranch Vacation workshops and upon request. It is also available to download as a PDF. | ||
