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  • WInter Break Hero
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    We’re on Winter Break!

    September 1, 2022 /

    As you can see from the title of this post, I'm currently on winter break from publishing new articles on this site; over the course of running this site, I've learned that not many people typically plan trips to the Great Plains in the snowy, cold months...

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  • Things to Do in Newton Hero
    Destinations

    11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas

    August 29, 2022 /

    One of the best parts about the Great Plains is how much there is to explore. Honestly, most people just take a flight if they find themselves needing to travel across the Plains – hence them earning the nickname of the "flyover states" – or drive through at the fastest safe speed without stopping to enjoy the experience...

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    Things to Do in Broken Bow Hero

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    May 12, 2022
    Things to Do in Carlsbad Hero

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico

    July 2, 2021
    Things to Do in Sioux Falls Hero

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    June 11, 2021
  • Drive Between Fargo and Denver Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between Fargo and Denver:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 25, 2022 /

    Across the Great Plains, on any given day, you’ll see trucks carrying loads of cargo to support the communities, livestock and grain in transit, and plenty of people driving from one city to another. Are you planning such a journey, perhaps between two iconic cities like Denver, Colorado, and Fargo, North Dakota...

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    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-20 in the Great Plains

    July 4, 2022
    Drive Between El Paso and Denver Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 18, 2022
  • Things to Do in Wichita Hero
    Destinations

    11 Great Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas

    August 22, 2022 /

    Home to nearly 400,000 people, Wichita is considered the largest city in the Sunflower State of Kansas. (Yep, it's considered bigger than the Kansas side of Kansas City!) As you might imagine, that means it's a city full of surprises, of delicious dishes, and of welcoming people. There are also lots of things to do in Wichita, whether you're planning a first trip or a return to discover something new...

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    Things to Do in Williston, ND Hero

    The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota

    October 22, 2021
    Day Trips from Kansas City Hero

    15 Charming Day Trips from Kansas City

    September 3, 2021
    Day Trips from Tulsa Hero

    19 Terrific Day Trips from Tulsa, Oklahoma

    October 8, 2021
  • Drive Between El Paso and Denver Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 18, 2022 /

    Exploring the Southwestern U.S. is on many travelers' bucket lists – especially as part of a road trip. But did you know that you can get a sense of Southwestern culture on a road trip within the Great Plains? Running along the western border where the Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Interstate 25 eventually connects with Interstate 10 – and the two form a great road trip route...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-94 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-94 in the Great Plains

    August 15, 2022
    Drive Between El Paso & Dallas Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Dallas:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    October 29, 2021
  • Roadside Attractions Along I-94 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-94 in the Great Plains

    August 15, 2022 /

    Running over 1,500 miles from near Billings, Montana to Port Huron, Michigan, Interstate 94 (I-94) is one of the lesser-traveled east-west interstates that crosses the United States. I-94 is the northernmost major interstate that crosses the Great Plains, connecting some of the major cities in this region like Bismarck, Fargo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit – of course, not all of which are on the Great Plains...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-20 in the Great Plains

    July 4, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-29 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-29 in the Great Plains

    June 20, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-70 in the Great Plains

    July 18, 2022
  • Drive Between Albuquerque and El Paso Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between Albuquerque and El Paso: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 11, 2022 /

    Across the Great Plains, on any given day, you’ll see trucks carrying loads of cargo to support the communities, livestock and grain in transit, and plenty of people driving from one city to another. Are you planning such a journey, perhaps between two iconic Southwest cities like Albuquerque and El Paso...

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    Oklahoma City Road Trips Hero

    10 Epic Road Trips from Oklahoma City

    April 7, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-70 in the Great Plains

    July 18, 2022
    Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 14, 2022
  • Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero
    Attractions,  National Parks

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022 /

    Not that I'm biased or anything, but South Dakota is one of the greatest states of the Great Plains. Sweeping grasslands, wild rock formations, mind-boggling badlands, and fun cities like Sioux Falls and Rapid City mean that while South Dakota is often overlooked, it's well worth exploring for us travelers who love to discover all of the wonders across the United States...

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    The 7 National Parks in South Dakota:
    Get to Know Each One

    August 20, 2021
    Kansas Sunflower Fields Hero

    15 Must-See Sunflower Fields in Kansas [Summer/Autumn 2021]

    July 30, 2021
    National Parks in the Great Plains Hero

    The 5 National Parks in the Great Plains: What You Need to Know

    March 8, 2021
  • Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022 /

    Extending from deep in the heart of the Southwest (Las Cruces, New Mexico) to the wild open spaces of the northern plains (Buffalo, Wyoming) , Interstate 25 is one of the busy north-south routes that traverses the Great Plains. On any given day, you’ll see trucks carrying loads of cargo to support the communities, livestock and grain in transit, and plenty of people driving from one city to another...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-29 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-29 in the Great Plains

    June 20, 2022
    Drive Between Casper & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Casper and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 26, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
  • Attractions,  Routes

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-25 in the Great Plains

    August 1, 2022 /

    Running nearly 1,063 miles from the junction with I-10 near Las Cruces, New Mexico to the junction with I-90 near Buffalo, Wyoming, Interstate 25 (I-25) is one of the coolest north-souths interstates that meets all of the east-west interstates that cross the Rocky Mountains...

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    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-29 in the Great Plains

    June 20, 2022
    National Parks in the Great Plains Hero

    The 5 National Parks in the Great Plains: What You Need to Know

    March 8, 2021
    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-20 in the Great Plains

    July 4, 2022
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Hi there! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻

I started this site to help people explore one of the overlooked regions of the U.S.: the Great Plains.

I’m a long-time travel writer and love sharing stories and resources to help you have unforgettable journeys.

I hope my articles help you plan incredible trips in this region.

Explore the Great Plains

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