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  • 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 Kansas City and Austin Hero

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

    July 7, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-40 Hero

    The 8 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-40 in the Great Plains

    November 5, 2021
    Drive Between Omaha & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Omaha and Denver:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    November 26, 2021
  • 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 Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 14, 2022
    Drive Between El Paso & Dallas Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Dallas:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    October 29, 2021
    Drive Between Oklahoma City & Dallas hero

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

    April 25, 2022
  • 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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    Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 14, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-35 Hero

    The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-35 in the Great Plains

    May 16, 2022
    Drive Between El Paso and Denver Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 18, 2022
  • Attractions,  Routes

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-25 in the Great Plains

    August 1, 2022 /

    Running 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...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-40 Hero

    The 8 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-40 in the Great Plains

    November 5, 2021
    Haunted Places in Nebraska Hero

    15 Spooky Haunted Places in Nebraska

    May 9, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-35 Hero

    The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-35 in the Great Plains

    May 16, 2022
  • Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero
    Routes

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

    May 5, 2022 /

    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...

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    Drive Between Dallas & Austin Hero

    Drive Between Dallas and Austin:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 23, 2022
    Drive Between Austin & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Austin and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    October 1, 2021
    Drive Between Oklahoma City & Dallas hero

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

    April 25, 2022
  • Day Trips from El Paso Hero
    Destinations

    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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    Things to do in Casper WY - Photo Credit Mike Guile

    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

    May 14, 2021
    Things to Do in Fargo Hero

    The 13 Best Things to Do in Fargo,
    North Dakota

    July 25, 2022
    Things to Do in Newton Hero

    11 Great Things to Do in Newton, Kansas

    August 29, 2022
  • Roadside Attractions Along I-40 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

    The 8 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-40 in the Great Plains

    November 5, 2021 /

    Stretching 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...

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    Haunted Places in Kansas Hero

    13 Creepy Haunted Places in Kansas

    June 6, 2022
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022

    How to Visit Badlands National Park in Otherworldly South Dakota

    April 9, 2021
  • Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota
    National Parks,  Attractions

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

    September 17, 2021 /

    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...

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    Visit Mount Rushmore Hero

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

    March 5, 2021
    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

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

    June 18, 2021
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022
  • Things to Do in Carlsbad Hero
    Destinations

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico

    July 2, 2021 /

    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...

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    Things to Do in Fargo Hero

    The 13 Best Things to Do in Fargo,
    North Dakota

    July 25, 2022
    Things to Do in Sioux Falls Hero

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

    June 11, 2021
    Day Trips from Kansas City Hero

    15 Charming Day Trips from Kansas City

    September 3, 2021
  • National Parks in the Great Plains Hero
    National Parks,  Attractions

    The 5 National Parks in the Great Plains: What You Need to Know

    March 8, 2021 /

    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…

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    Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

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

    September 17, 2021
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022
    Oklahoma Cattle Hero

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

    May 21, 2021
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