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PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands area has been awarded new stars in the 2017 edition of the Guide Vert Michelin Etats-Unis Nord-Ouest. Additionally, the cover of the guide will feature Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The new star ratings are a result of a visit by French Michelin Guide Editor-in-Chief Philippe Orain, who came to South Dakota for the first time in June 2016.

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Tourism is aligning with the U.S. Travel Association and several communities, chambers and CVBs from across the state to celebrate National Travel and Tourism week, May 7-13. This year’s theme, “Faces of Travel,” shines a spotlight on the power of travel by recognizing the millions of people who keep the tourism industry strong.