We’re on Winter Break!
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...
11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas
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...
Drive Between Fargo and Denver:
Road Trip Tips & InfoAcross 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...
11 Great Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas
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...
Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
I-94 in the Great PlainsRunning 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...
Drive Between Albuquerque and El Paso: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore
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...
Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
I-25 in the Great PlainsRunning 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...
