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- "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." MARK TWAIN
The 'Real America' States of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are the ultimate year round destination for Australians and New Zealanders looking for their taste of authentic Wild West adventure. Summer action is on the menu and served up for all: those looking for an extreme adventure challenge or families simply looking to share outdoor fun. Start with white-water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, trekking or horse riding under big blue skies; all in spectacular pristine natural settings. Try hiking or marvel at wildlife in the spectacular national parks, visit a ranch and hone your cowboy skills or steep yourselves in American history and Native American and cowboy culture - or simply relax and soak up the warm hospitality of the Real America.
These Rocky Mountain States have produced a new combined guide for Australian and New Zealand visitors: "The Real America 2013/14 Your Guide to The American Rockies" and have launched a new website
www.rmi-realamerica.com.au , specially designed for the fast-growing Australian/New Zealand markets. The 'Real America' states also provide a year-long calendar of world class events, arts, sport and music ideal for group travel, meetings and conventions. Access to the Real America is easy via the vibrant gateway cities of Denver, Colorado; Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington, Minnesota or Chicago, Illinois or fly into each of the states' major cities; Bozeman MT, Bismarck ND, Boise ID, Cheyenne WY or Rapid City SD.
6 September Crazy Horse September Night Blast Crazy Horse SD 20-22 September Mickelson Trail Trek Lead SD 26-29 September South Dakota Film Festival Aberdeen SD 27-29 September Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival Custer State Park SD
Prairie Berry Winery produces a unique tipple
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| Prairie Berry Winery |
Set in the breathtaking Black Hills of South Dakota the Prairie Berry Winery product is as popular as it is unique, boasting over 1,000 local and international awards. What do they make exactly? As the head, 5th generation, wine-maker Sandy Vojta explains it; they take locally grown wild berries such as choke cherries, buffalo berries and grapes and turn them into wine. So successfully it seems, they are now doubling production to over 60,000 cases per year and selling it to initially sceptical visitors by the case-load and gaining national and international accolades in return.
Badlands in Top Ten Natural World Wonders List
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| South Dakota's scenic Badlands |
South Dakota's scenic Badlands has been voted one of the top ten natural wonders of the world by Gogobot the travel guide and review website - based on survey responses and nominations from 2.5 million users, as well as reviews over the last 12 months for each destination. The best-of list is part of Gogobot's annual Travelers' Favorite Awards."We really want to pique people's curiosity and help them discover places they might not have thought about or might not have heard of that they'd find really fun," said Travis Katz, Gogobot CEO and co-founder.
Other top wonders included Yellowstone's Old Faithful geyser and Australia's Twelve Apostles.
Thunder on the Plains: 48th annual Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival
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| Buffalo South Dakota |
Each September, Custer State Park holds the Buffalo Roundup (September 27, 2013), an annual event conducted to keep the bison population in check with the available grassland. The buffalo are rounded up, corralled and part of the herd is prepared for auction. Spectators can watch the roundup, sorting, branding and selection of certain animals for the fall sale. The majority are released back onto the grasslands of Custer State Park. The roundup will take place prior to the fun-filled weekend Arts Festival (September 28-29th ) that features entertainment, a crafts fair and the magically named Annual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-Off .
Trainspotting in Fort Pierre
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| historic Fort Pierre train depot |
A historic Fort Pierre train depot has been returned to its original site and will be restored as a museum. Originally built in 1906, the Fort Pierre train depot had been sold as surplus in 1964 and was moved nearly 200 miles to a new location. The restored depot will showcase the area's history, much of which is directly tied to railroads.
Biker Heaven or Bucket List
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| Sturgis Motorcycle Rally |
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the world's oldest, largest motorcycle gatherings offering incredible riding exhibits demos racing concerts and much more. It draws legends, superstars and hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts and is listed as one of the "1000 places to see before you die". 5-11 August 2013.
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