The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
One of the things I most love about exploring the Great Plains is how much there is to discover. Some might think this part of the country is empty – it's just endless fields and rolling hills, right? Well, yes, much of the Great plains is... plains. But there are also more mountainous areas (relatively speaking) and some gorgeous waterways and lakes...
The 10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, South Dakota
As South Dakota's fourth-largest city, Brookings has a lot to offer – far more than you might guess for a city of just 24,000 residents. As Brookings is home to South Dakota State University and located just of I-29 north of Sioux Falls, Brookings has more culture, adventure, and history than most people expect. That makes it a perfect place for a getaway off the beaten path in the Great Plains...
10 Epic Day Trips from El Paso
Located in the southwest corner of the Great Plains, El Paso, Texas is one of the largest cities within the Great Plains, and is home to almost 700,000 people. While there's plenty to see and do in El Paso, you might find yourself wanting to explore beyond the city limits during a trip to the area. Luckily El Paso is also close to a number of other cool destinations, from small cities to national parks and monuments to ghost towns...
The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota
When I ask you to imagine North Dakota, what comes to mind? Maybe your ideas are informed by pop culture or the weather reports you see each winter. In any case, you'd probably be surprised to discover that North Dakota has a lot to offer – including small towns full of charm, culture, and access to incredible outdoor experiences...
10 Epic Road Trips from Oklahoma City
For the past few years, going on a road trip has been one of the best ways to travel. It gives you the freedom to explore, flexibility to adjust your schedule however you choose, and safety if you prefer to avoid crowds and groups of people. It's also an amazing way to see both the entire U.S. and especially the Great Plains. Best of all, almost every major city in America has some great road trip routes you can plan...
The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
I-90 in the Great PlainsStretching from Boston, Massachusetts to Seattle, Washington, U.S. Interstate 90 is one of the great cross-country thoroughfares. Every day, millions of vehicles make their way along I-90, cutting down the time it takes between major cities along the route like Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Missoula, and Spokane...
The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas
While you may never have heard of Hutchinson before you ended up on this article, you've probably heard of some of the things to do there. After all, Hutchinson is home to the Cosmosphere, where you can see a NASA Apollo crew capsule, and the Kansas State Fair – famous for deep-fried food and foods on a stick. Oh, and you've probably eaten something else Hutchinson is famous for: salt...
11 Splendid Vacation Rentals & Airbnbs in Sioux Falls, SD
For most people, South Dakota is a place on the map – one they can likely only successfuly point to relative to its northern neighbor. But we know better: South Dakota is a fantastic place to explore, home to the Badlands, its own type of big sky country, and historic waterways that helped pave the exploration of the Western U.S...
The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota
When is the last time you explored northwest North Dakota? You might think there's not much there – but a series of small communities offer a lot to explore, both indoors and out. One such place is the town of Williston, North Dakota. isn't on any of the major interstates that traverse the state, it is located along U.S. Route 2 and near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers...
19 Terrific Day Trips from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Located in northeast Oklahoma, most people know Tulsa for oil (in the 20th century) or art (in the 21st)... if they know anything about Tulsa at all! But if you're planning a trip to Tulsa or passing through and want to explore further, you might be surprised: there are loads of great things to do in Tulsa, and some fascinating day trips from Tulsa worth planning...
