The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains
There’s nothing like a good road trip, right? But even the best-planned road trip between home and a great destination (or several) can get dull at times. That’s where roadside attractions come in: they’re a great reason to stop your car, stretch your legs, and learn a bit about the history and culture of the place you’re passing through. While most people do a “fly over” of the Great Plains states...
How to Visit Mount Rushmore,
South Dakota’s Top SightMount Rushmore National Memorial is easily one of the most iconic sights in America. If you show anyone in the world a picture of the monstrous mountain carving, they can tell you it's located in the United States – though they may not be able to point out South Dakota (where Mount Rushmore is located) on a map. If you've always wanted to visit Mount Rushmore, you're not alone...
The 21 Best Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas
For a town of 250,000, Lubbock gets overlooked for other, larger, more easily accessed Texas cities. In fact, Lubbock ranks as the 11th largest city in Texas, and is a great stop if you're traveling through West Texas – to or from Amarillo, or headed elsewhere in the wide-sweeping southern Great Plains. No matter the reason you find yourself visiting Lubbock, never fear...
19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List
We've all seen them before: bucket lists full of the same old, admittedly breathtaking experiences. These include seeing the northern lights, visiting Antarctica, and climbing the Great Wall of China – just to name a few. But did you know that the Great Plains states have their own list of awesome experiences totally worth of your bucket list? It shouldn't really be a surprise, but maybe it is...
