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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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    The 10 Best Things to Do in Nebraska City, Nebraska

    May 23, 2022
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    The 11 Best Things to Do in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    June 11, 2021
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    10 Epic Road Trips from Oklahoma City

    April 7, 2022
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    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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    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-90 in the Great Plains

    December 3, 2021
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    The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota

    October 22, 2021
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico

    July 2, 2021
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    Destinations

    The 13 Best Things to Do in Fargo,
    North Dakota

    July 25, 2022 /

    When you think about destinations in North Dakota – and yes, I know this is something that everyone thinks about quite a lot – what comes to mind? There's one town, right? Fargo – made famous by the dark crime dramedy of the same name from 1996...

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    11 Great Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas

    August 22, 2022
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    The 11 Best Things to Do in Lead, South Dakota

    June 13, 2022
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Mitchell, South Dakota

    September 24, 2021
  • Things to Do in Billings Hero
    Destinations

    The 10 Best Things to Do in Billings, Montana

    July 11, 2022 /

    Everyone knows that Montana is "Big Sky Country," but part of what makes it possible to appreciate the sweeping sky is the flat expanse of the Great Plains that cover part of the state. Located in the southeastern corner of Montana, Billings sits on the border between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains to the west – giving you a chance to enjoy the best that both geographies have to offer...

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    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

    May 14, 2021
    Attractions Along I-90 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-90 in the Great Plains

    December 3, 2021
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas

    November 19, 2021
  • Things to Do in Junction City Hero
    Destinations

    The 7 Things to Do in Junction City, Kansas

    June 27, 2022 /

    As you make your way along Interstate 70 in the Great Plains, you'll pass a number of roadside attractions and towns worth a stop to stretch your legs – at minimum. One such spot is Junction City, Kansas, home to 23,000 proud Kansans. Not far from Abilene, there are plenty of great things to do in Junction City. From history and culture to the Great Outdoors, Junction City offers plenty for travelers wise enough to stop and enjoy their time...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico

    July 2, 2021
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    11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas

    August 29, 2022
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota

    April 11, 2022
  • Things to Do in Lead Hero
    Destinations

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Lead, South Dakota

    June 13, 2022 /

    When most people plan a trip to South Dakota's Black Hills, they have one destination in mind: Mount Rushmore. If they're adventurous, they might add in other stops, like Crazy Horse Memorial or Custer State Park. But that's usually it... There's so much more to explore in the Black Hills, and after you finish seeing those sights in the southern part of the region, head up north and use Lead, South Dakota as your base to see the rest...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota

    April 11, 2022
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    11 Great Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas

    August 22, 2022
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    15 Charming Day Trips from Kansas City

    September 3, 2021
  • Things to Do in Nebraska City Hero
    Destinations

    The 10 Best Things to Do in Nebraska City, Nebraska

    May 23, 2022 /

    While you probably already know about Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Kansas City, Kansas, did you know there's also a Nebraska City, Nebraska? Home to over 7,000 people and nestled along the curving banks of the Missouri River in southeastern part of the Cornhusker State, Nebraska City has a lot to offer for visitors who find themselves here...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota

    April 11, 2022
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    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

    May 14, 2021
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    The 11 Best Things to Do in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    June 11, 2021
  • Things to Do in Broken Bow Hero
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    May 12, 2022 /

    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...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Mitchell, South Dakota

    September 24, 2021
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    11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas

    August 29, 2022
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    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

    May 14, 2021
  • Things to Do in Brookings, South Dakota Hero - Jon Platek via Wikimedia Commons
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    The 10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, South Dakota

    May 2, 2022 /

    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...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas

    November 19, 2021
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    The 13 Best Things to Do in Bismarck, North Dakota

    March 19, 2021
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    11 Splendid Vacation Rentals & Airbnbs in Sioux Falls, SD

    November 12, 2021
  • Day Trips from El Paso Hero
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    10 Epic Day Trips from El Paso

    April 18, 2022 /

    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...

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    May 14, 2021
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    11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas

    August 29, 2022
    Things to Do in Great Falls MT Hero

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Great Falls, Montana

    July 23, 2021
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