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  • Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains Hero
    Attractions

    The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains

    April 6, 2023 /

    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...

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    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022
    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

    The 10 National Parks in Nebraska:
    Get to Know Each One

    June 18, 2021
    Badlands National Park Hero

    How to Visit Badlands National Park in Otherworldly South Dakota

    May 2, 2023
  • Visit Mount Rushmore Hero
    National Parks,  Attractions

    How to Visit Mount Rushmore, South Dakota’s Top Sight

    April 4, 2023 /

    Mount 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...

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    Oklahoma Cattle Hero

    The 6 National Parks in Oklahoma:
    Get to Know Each One

    May 21, 2021
    Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

    The 12 (Other) National Park Units in the Great Plains

    September 17, 2021
    Badlands National Park Hero

    How to Visit Badlands National Park in Otherworldly South Dakota

    May 2, 2023
  • 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 Junction City Hero

    The 7 Things to Do in Junction City, Kansas

    June 27, 2022
    Things to Do in Wichita Hero

    11 Great Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas

    August 22, 2022
    Things to Do in Lubbock Hero

    The 20 Best Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas (Updated for 2023)

    April 11, 2023
  • 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 Kansas City and Austin Hero

    Drive Between Austin and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 23, 2023
    Drive Between Fargo and Kansas City Hero

    Drive Between Fargo and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 28, 2022
    Drive Between Dallas and Kansas City Hero

    Drive Between Dallas and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 14, 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 Bismarck Hero

    The 13 Best Things to Do in Bismarck, North Dakota

    March 19, 2021
    Things to Do in Dickinson ND Hero

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota

    April 11, 2022
    Day Trips from El Paso Hero

    10 Epic Day Trips from El Paso

    April 18, 2022
  • 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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    Drive Between Denver & Kansas City Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 27, 2021
    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

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

    May 30, 2022
    Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Santa Fe and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 5, 2022
  • 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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    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

    The 10 National Parks in Nebraska:
    Get to Know Each One

    June 18, 2021
    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

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

    July 18, 2022
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 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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    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
    Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Santa Fe and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 5, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

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

    July 4, 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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    Oklahoma Cattle Hero

    The 6 National Parks in Oklahoma:
    Get to Know Each One

    May 21, 2021
    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-80

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-80 in the Great Plains

    June 4, 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-20 Hero

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

    July 4, 2022
    Drive Between Oklahoma City & Dallas hero

    Drive Between Oklahoma City and Dallas: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 25, 2022
    Drive Between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City Hero

    Drive Between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 27, 2023
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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.

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Colorado (13) I-10 (3) I-20 (2) I-25 (8) I-27 (2) I-29 (5) I-35 (8) I-40 (2) I-70 (4) I-76 (2) I-80 (4) I-90 (5) I-94 (1) Kansas (23) Montana (4) Nebraska (13) New Mexico (14) North Dakota (15) Oklahoma (16) Route 66 (1) South Dakota (19) Texas (24) Wyoming (10)
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