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South Dakota

Northbound Family Adventures Passport

Sometimes it’s hard to please everyone. That doesn’t apply here. From the well-known to the hidden gems, northeast South Dakota has fun for the entire crew.

Let this free, mobile-exclusive digital passport guide you to spots and events that’ll leave the whole family smiling – and excited for the prizes you earn along the way.

With the Northbound Family Adventures Passport there is no app required. Smiles are guaranteed.

EXPLORE AND SCORE

Eat, explore and enjoy! From hidden gems to the prizes you win along the way, the Northbound Family Adventures Passport will have everyone grinning.

Each stop is worth 10 points. Earn points, win prizes!

  • 10 Points: Local Artist Stickers, Children’s Activity Book, or Black Hills Mini Backpack Keychain
  • 50 Points: Custom South Dakota Poster or Stuffed Buffalo Toy
  • 150 Points: South Dakota Field Notes and South Dakota Carhartt Cap
  • 200 Points: South Dakota T-Shirt or Big Frig Rambler
  • 350 Points: ENO Hammock or South Dakota Backpack

Prizes are available while supplies last. Travel South Dakota reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar value.

South Dakota Passports prize examples

How it works

Select the "Sign Up" button to get the passport.
Click the "Learn More" button to see a map and list of included stops.
 
 

 

 
Share Your Family Adventure!

See what others have discovered in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies region of South Dakota and share your moments using the hashtag #HiFromSD.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

With each passport, visitors and locals can check in to designated locations to unlock a broad range of prizes based on the number of locations visited. The program delivery is seamless, with no app download needed. Instead, the pass is easily accessed through TravelSouthDakota.com. Participant location redemption is followed through GPS-based tracking, with point accumulation and redemption tracked through the South Dakota Passport. Prizes are then shipped directly to participants.

See the following questions and answers for more information about the South Dakota Passports:

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How do I add my passport to my mobile device's home screen?

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How do I add my passport to my desktop?

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Who do I contact if I'm having trouble with my passport?

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Is there a separate sign up for each passport, or are the passports interconnected?

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Are visitors limited to participating in only one passport?

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How do people get their prizes?

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Do the points expire?

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Know of a hidden gem you think should be a part of a South Dakota Passport?

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How do I download all passports at once?

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