The 18 Best Roadside Attractions along I-35 in the Great Plains
When you start planning a road trip across the Great Plains, what image comes to mind? Long, straight interstate driving, maybe a scenic old highway detour or two, and a whole lotta flat land, right? While this is certainly one way to do a Great Plains road trip, you can also make that drive much more interesting if you take advantage of the many weird, wacky, and wonderful roadside attractions in this region...
20 Eerie Haunted Places in Oklahoma (including Haunted Houses!)
It's that time of year: Spooky Season! I love the autumn, and – in theory – I love the idea of paranormal activity and experiencing whatever is Beyond life as we know it. But I'll admit: I'm a total weenie, and don't think I could ever spend the night in a haunted place. I don't even like visiting haunted houses! As such, I have not been to any of these haunted places in Oklahoma because I just don't need that kind of fright in my life...
The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along I-40 in the Great Plains
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...
The 6 National Parks in Oklahoma: Get to Know Each One
If you're a national park fan, you might typically overlook Oklahoma. After all – Oklahoma doesn't have any National Parks, that coveted distinction given to sites of particular natural beauty and in need of protection. But while Oklahoma doesn't have any National Parks, it does have national park units – other locations protected and preserved by the national park service....
Drive Between Austin and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info
The Great Plains region is full of epic road trips – though to be fair, most of us who find ourselves traveling through America's amber waves of grain are typically just trying to get from one place to another. Usually, that's either across as fast as you can safely drive, or traveling between the major cities that mostly sit on the perimeter of the huge sprawling plains of North America. In any case, you might find yourself looking at the drive between Austin and Kansas City and wondering what you need to know before hitting the road...
Drive Between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City: Road Trip Tips & Info
From the otherworldly landscapes of New Mexico, running along historic Route 66, and passing the striking beauty of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the drive between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City celebrates the spirit of the open road and beauty of the southern Heartland...
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 Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info
From the Missouri River to the Riverwalk, it's a long way between Kansas City, Kansas, and San Antonio, Texas. Over 700 miles, to be more specific! Most people might consider flying between these two cities in the Great Plains, but as fuel prices and airfare never seem to get cheaper, you might consider driving between them instead...
Drive Between Kansas City and Oklahoma City: Road Trip Tips & Info
The Great Plains are full of great drives, though most people assume they're straight, boring, and flat. One such road trip route that will surprise you? The drive between Kansas City and Oklahoma City. Though Kansas certainly meets the criteria of being flat (and this part of Oklahoma is too!), there are also interesting towns, fascinating sights, and plenty of natural beauty if you're willing to see it...
The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
One of the things I most love about exploring the Great Plains is how much there is to discover. Some might think this part of the country is empty – it's just endless fields and rolling hills, right? Well, yes, much of the Great plains is... plains. But there are also more mountainous areas (relatively speaking) and some gorgeous waterways and lakes...
