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  • Roadside Attractions Along I-35 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

    The 18 Best Roadside Attractions along I-35 in the Great Plains

    August 10, 2023 /

    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...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-20 in the Great Plains

    August 29, 2023
    Haunted Places in Oklahoma Hero

    20 Eerie Haunted Places in Oklahoma (including Haunted Houses!)

    July 18, 2023
    Attractions Along I-90 Hero

    The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-90 in the Great Plains

    July 25, 2023
  • Haunted Places in Oklahoma Hero
    Attractions

    20 Eerie Haunted Places in Oklahoma (including Haunted Houses!)

    July 18, 2023 /

    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...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

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

    June 15, 2023
    National Parks in the Great Plains Hero

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

    April 18, 2023
  • Roadside Attractions Along I-40 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along I-40 in the Great Plains

    July 4, 2023 /

    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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    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    Haunted Places in Nebraska Hero

    15 Spooky Haunted Places in Nebraska

    May 9, 2022
    Haunted Places in Kansas Hero

    18 Spooky Haunted Places in Wichita, KS (plus Haunted Houses)

    June 20, 2023
  • Oklahoma Cattle Hero
    National Parks,  Attractions

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

    May 30, 2023 /

    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....

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    National Parks in the Great Plains Hero

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

    April 18, 2023
    National Parks in Kansas Hero

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

    July 11, 2023
    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

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

    June 15, 2023
  • Drive Between Kansas City and Austin Hero
    Routes

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

    May 23, 2023 /

    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...

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    Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero

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

    May 5, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    Drive Between Omaha & Kansas City Hero

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

    April 4, 2022
  • Drive Between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City Hero
    Routes

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

    April 27, 2023 /

    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...

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

    June 2, 2022
    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
    Drive Between Denver & Billings Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Billings: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 16, 2022
  • Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains Hero
    Attractions

    The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains

    April 6, 2023 /

    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...

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    National Parks in North Dakota Hero

    The 5 National Parks in North Dakota: Get to Know Each One

    June 29, 2023
    Haunted Places in Oklahoma Hero

    20 Eerie Haunted Places in Oklahoma (including Haunted Houses!)

    July 18, 2023
    Haunted Places in South Dakota Hero

    13 Spooky Haunted Places in South Dakota

    August 18, 2023
  • Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero
    Routes

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

    July 14, 2022 /

    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...

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    Drive Between Dallas and Austin:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 23, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-80

    The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-80 in the Great Plains

    June 6, 2023
    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
  • Drive Between Kansas City to Oklahoma City Hero
    Routes

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

    June 30, 2022 /

    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...

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

    October 29, 2021
    Drive Between Fargo and Kansas City Hero

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

    July 28, 2022
    Drive Between Austin & San Antonio Hero

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

    October 1, 2021
  • Things to Do in Broken Bow Hero
    Destinations

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    May 12, 2022 /

    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...

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    Things to Do in Lead Hero

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Lead, South Dakota

    June 13, 2022
    Things to Do in Nebraska City Hero

    The 10 Best Things to Do in Nebraska City, Nebraska

    August 8, 2023
    Things to do in Casper WY - Photo Credit Mike Guile

    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming (2023)

    May 16, 2023
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Hi there! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻

I started this site to help people explore one of the overlooked regions of the U.S.: the Great Plains.

I’m a long-time travel writer and love sharing stories and resources to help you have unforgettable journeys.

I hope my articles help you plan incredible trips in this region.

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