Published May 22, 2009, 07:53 AM
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.
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
