ND Tourism unveils 2026 travel guide
BISMARCK – The cover of the North Dakota’s 2026 Travel Guide features the International Peace Garden, a symbol of peace and unity that honors friendship between countries and welcomes Canadian neighbors and visitors from across the U.S. and around the world.
North Dakota Tourism has announced the unveiling of the new marketing materials, which promote thousands of the state’s travel businesses and amenities.
“What sets North Dakota apart is the authenticity and genuine spirit of our people,” said Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman in the announcement. “Through breathtaking visuals and expanded itineraries, the new materials extend a warm invitation to experience our great state and to stay longer, discovering more of what North Dakota has to offer.”
The state’s official Travel Guide is 116 pages, featuring beautiful imagery and easy-to-find information to motivate visitors to experience North Dakota’s outdoor adventures, history, culture and communities. Expanded itineraries encourage travelers to extend their stay and discover more. Traveler information is available for more than 250 North Dakota communities. About 200,000 copies will be distributed through traveler request, inquiry fulfillment, AAA offices, airports, ports of entry, attractions, hotels, rest areas, regional brochure racks and visitor centers.
Tourism supports more than 3,000 businesses and 45,000 jobs statewide, reinforcing its role in economic diversification and community vitality,, according to North Dakota Tourism.
The 2026 Hunting and Fishing Guide features an overview of North Dakota’s fishing waters, guide and outfitter listings and hunting season details. About 40,000 copies will be distributed.
The guides are developed in partnership with Odney for creative services, and with the North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperative, which will distribute 82,000 guides to subscribers with their February issue of North Dakota Living.


