Owl Photo courtesy Melanie Thornberg - Trail Ride photo courtesty ND tourism & Dawn Charging


Photo courtesy of ND Parks & Recreation and Agency MABU/Annette TaitOur Mission Statement:

"The North Dakota Nature and Rural Tourism Association is organized to increase revenues in North Dakota through nature and rural tourism. It will do this through the implementation and support of programs and policies that do no harm to people or the environment."

Our Goals:

  • Create a network of knowledgeable people in rural and nature tourism.
  • Develop a formal process for sharing of information on guests and resources.
  • Create a ND inventory of resources including businesses, attractions, trails, etc.
  • Create educational and certification opportunities for operators.
  • Design and implement a cooperative marketing system.
  • Initiate and support public policy that enhances tourism efforts.
  • Create a state wide web presence.
  • Coordinate tourism efforts across the state including the reservations.
  • Create a set of standards to insure high quality experiences.
  • Broker affordable insurance for member businesses.
  • Be a venue for information and education for members and general public.
  • Lobby for pro nature and ag-tourism legislation.
  • Develop and implement a proactive strategic plan for nature and tourism development in ND.

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