Drive Between Omaha and Denver:
Road Trip Tips & InfoThey call it flyover country, but it's actually one of the main thoroughfares of America. Comprised almost entirely of Interstate 80, the route between Denver and Omaha is traversed by thousands of vehicles every day...
The 10 National Parks in Nebraska:
Get to Know Each OneTo many people, Nebraska is flyover country – but we know better than that. While Nebraska may not have a reputation as an outdoor wonderland or historic site, it actually has both! There are 10 national parks in Nebraska, protected as part of the National Park Service (NPS). These range from stunning rock formations to sparkling waterfalls to historic trails and the still-standing homesteads along them...
The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
I-80 in the Great PlainsIn my time, I've done the drive along Interstate 80 many times. I went to college in Iowa and my parents lived in Colorado; I became intimately familiar with the long, straight, flat, featureless drive through the Platte River Valley. But is it actually that featureless? It turns out...
Fargo to Omaha Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info
When it comes to exploring the Great Plains, you probably know most of the major cities – even if you've never visited them. Two of the biggest cities along the eastern edge of the Great Plains states are Fargo, North Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska; Interstate 29 (I-29) connects them. Maybe you're planning a trip between the two and wondering what the drive from Fargo to Omaha will be like. In this post, you'll learn...
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...
Omaha to Kansas City Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info
Your travel plans are set: you need to get from Omaha to Kansas City, Kansas. These two Great Plains cities sit along the Missouri River, on the eastern border of the sweeping Great Plains. The only question is: should you drive? Is there anything to see along the way? The Omaha to Kansas City drive isn’t necessarily picturesque or interesting like some drives, but there’s more than you might think along the route. It might be a little confusing, but your drive from Omaha (Nebraska) to Kansas City (Kansas) mostly occurs in neighboring Iowa and Missouri. Though the drive along Interstate 29 doesn’t technically take place in the Great Plains…
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...
Which are the Great Plains States?
(& Which are Not!)Are you curious about the Great Plains? This oft-overlooked and misunderstood region in America has its own beauty, both natural and cultural. Whether you live in the Great Plains and want to learn more about it or want to travel to the Great Plains (or through them), you might wonder what people mean when they mention the “Great Plains states.” This post will teach you all about the geography of the Great Plains and which states are part of the Great Plains. You’ll also learn which states are often included in the Great Plains states but which are actually not part of the Great Plains. By the end, you’ll know…
