"Tatanka Bluffs" vision is to build economic viability along the Minnesota River Corridor and throughout Redwood and Renville Counties.  Through communication, collaboration and cooperation, leaders and volunteers will create one of the top tourism destinations through its trademark brand and multi-faceted development plan.  The branding of "Tatanka Bluffs" will enable businesses to build on the vision through name recognition so our future generations can live, work, and prosper in the "Tatanka Bluffs" area. 

"Tatanka Bluffs" has five focus Areas:

1.  Outdoor Recreation:  Enhance tourism in our region by caring for and preserving our natural resources.  This includes natural resource preservation and enhancment for hunting, fishing, birding, and keeping the area in its natural beautiful state.  Trail development to provide recreational opportunities such as walking, biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling for residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery on a designated path. 

We have six parks in Renville County along the Minnesota River Valley, one park at Lake Allie in the NE corner Renville County for you to explore, our "Hidden Gem"  -- Alexander Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls, Plum Creek County Park near the site of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant at Walnut Grove in Redwood County, and camping available at the City Park in Sanborn and Lamberton as well as campsites at the Historic Gilfillan Farm which is the annual site for FarmFest.  All great locations for birding or a canoe trip down the Minnesota River, Redwood River, or Cottonwood River! 

2.  Education:  Enhance life-long learning opportunities for residents to gain the skills needed to meet job demands in our area.  We strive to create job opportunities for area residents, and provide a skilled workforce for our existing businesses to succeed and for interested businesses to consider locating in our area!   Bringing young families to our area strengthens our economic base, our schools, Main Streets, and our faith-based communities.

3.  Economic Development:  Working together to support and promote our areas assets and business economy.   We are here to partner and assist in the facilitation of your business retention and expansion, relocation, or start-up!  We are the "Gateway to the Renewable Energy Marketplace of Southwest Minnesota"  To learn more go to:  www.radc.org or www.renville.com

4.  Community Celebrations & Tourism:  Create interest and opportunities for visitors to enjoy as they travel in our area, offering history, culture, arts, specialty shops, community celebrations, and unique natural resources.     Please check out our calendar of events:  www.redwoodfalls.org & www.renville.com/events.htm

5.  Gaming and Entertainment:  Continue working with the Lower Sioux Community and other groups who are working to provide activities and entertainment that would draw larger crowds to our area.  We know once you visit and explore what we have to offer, you will be impressed and consider locating in one of our fine communities!