Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
Drive Between Albuquerque and El Paso: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info
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...
The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
I-25 in the Great PlainsRunning nearly 1,063 miles from the junction with I-10 near Las Cruces, New Mexico to the junction with I-90 near Buffalo, Wyoming, Interstate 25 (I-25) is one of the coolest north-souths interstates that meets all of the east-west interstates that cross the Rocky Mountains...
Drive Between Santa Fe and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info
Planning a trip to Denver, Colorado? If you're considering the drive from Santa Fe, New Mexico, you are in for a delightful, scenic experience. The route is heavily traveled, and the roads are kept in good condition. Once you know the basics, it's time to pack your bags and put on that great road trip playlist...
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 8 Best Roadside Attractions along
I-40 in the Great PlainsStretching from Wilmington, North Carolina to Barstow, California, U.S. Interstate 40 is one of the great cross-country thoroughfares. Every day, millions of vehicles make their way along I-40, cutting down the time it takes between major cities along the route like Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Nashville, and Raleigh...
The 12 (Other) National Park Units in the Great Plains
Fossils, missiles, and wagon trails – oh my! The Great Plains are full of history, dating back millions of years to as recent as the past century. Many of these sites are preserved as National Park Units in the Great Plains – but they often get overlooked for their bigger brethren, the National Parks...
The 9 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Located in the southeast corner of New Mexico, the town of Carlsbad is perhaps best known for the cavernous national park nearby that shares its name. Bisected by the Pecos River, this town of just 30,000 residents might not seem like it offers much other than overnight accommodation for national park travelers; in fact there are more things to do in Carlsbad than you likely realize...
The 5 National Parks in the Great Plains: What You Need to Know
In the United States, our national parks are one of the greatest heritages we have. Thanks to the foresight of previous generations, many natural wonders across the country have been protected so we can enjoy them today. This includes the popular parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. While those national parks get a lot of the glory, there are national parks across the country – including national parks in the Great Plains states! There are five national parks in the Great Plains states; each offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience of the beauty in this part of the country. You might be surprised to note that Mount Rushmore…
