Published May 22, 2009, 07:53 AM

AAA predicts rise in travel this weekend

As Memorial Day weekend looms, the chairwoman of a state tourism association says she believes gasoline prices and a stronger interest in marketing may lead to a successful tourist season for the area.
Pam Engelland, a Mitchell resident and chairwoman of the board for the Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes Association, said she has a “cautious optimism” that 2009 will be a good year for tourist traffic.

By: Austin Kaus, The Daily Republic

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