The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota
When is the last time you explored northwest North Dakota? You might think there's not much there – but a series of small communities offer a lot to explore, both indoors and out. One such place is the town of Williston, North Dakota. isn't on any of the major interstates that traverse the state, it is located along U.S. Route 2 and near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers...
The 13 Best Things to Do in Bismarck, North Dakota
So you find yourself planning a trip to Bismarck, North Dakota? The Roughrider State's capital city is smaller and less visited than Fargo, but don't skip it on that account. Bismarck is nestled on the banks of the Missouri River in the heart of North Dakota, and Lewis & Clark passed through here on their famous expedition. Maybe your travels bring you here too...
The 5 National Parks in North Dakota: Get to Know Each One
Most people might not know much, making the Dakotas perhaps the most underrated parts of the country. Located in the heart of the Great Plains, these two states are critical to the agricultural industry today – and represented much more for the Indigenous peoples who called them home, and pioneers and explorers who came later. Today...
The 8 Best Things to Do in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Located on the Red River that runs between North Dakota and Minnesota, Grand Forks is an often-overlooked destination. But it's one well worth exploring if you find yourself there. Home to over 50,000 people, it's one of the largest cities in North Dakota. Grand Forks brings together that Great Plains charm with the unique experiences of the northern states. In fact, there's a surprising...
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 popular parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. While those national parks get a lot of 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 is not…
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...
Drive Between Fargo and Denver:
Road Trip Tips & InfoAcross 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...
The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along
I-94 in the Great PlainsRunning 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...
Drive Between Fargo and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info
Stretching from the Canadian border in North Dakota to the twin-named Kansas Cities, Interstate 29 is one of the busy thoroughfares that crisscrosses the Great Plains – north to south, in the case of I-29. 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 Things to Do in Fargo,
North DakotaWhen 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...
