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  • Things to Do in Brookings, South Dakota Hero - Jon Platek via Wikimedia Commons
    Destinations

    The 10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, South Dakota

    May 2, 2022 /

    As South Dakota's fourth-largest city, Brookings has a lot to offer – far more than you might guess for a city of just 24,000 residents. As Brookings is home to South Dakota State University and located just of I-29 north of Sioux Falls, Brookings has more culture, adventure, and history than most people expect. That makes it a perfect place for a getaway off the beaten path in the Great Plains...

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    The 21 Best Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas

    March 4, 2021
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    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-90 in the Great Plains

    December 3, 2021
  • Drive Between Fargo & Omaha Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between Fargo and Omaha: Road Trip Tips & Info

    February 4, 2022 /

    When it comes to exploring the Great Plains, you probably know most of the major cities – even if you've never visited them. Two of the biggest cities along the eastern edge of the Great Plains states are Fargo, North Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska; Interstate 29 (I-29) connects them. Maybe you're planning a trip between the two and wondering what the drive from Fargo to Omaha will be like. In this post, you'll learn...

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

    April 14, 2022
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    Dallas to San Antonio Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 25, 2021
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    Drive Between Omaha to Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 4, 2022
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    Attractions,  Destinations

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-90 in the Great Plains

    December 3, 2021 /

    Stretching from Boston, Massachusetts to Seattle, Washington, U.S. Interstate 90 is one of the great cross-country thoroughfares. Every day, millions of vehicles make their way along I-90, cutting down the time it takes between major cities along the route like Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Missoula, and Spokane...

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

    March 8, 2021
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    19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List

    March 2, 2021
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    The 4 National Parks in North Dakota:
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    July 9, 2021
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    Destinations

    11 Splendid Vacation Rentals & Airbnbs in Sioux Falls, SD

    November 12, 2021 /

    For most people, South Dakota is a place on the map – one they can likely only successfuly point to relative to its northern neighbor. But we know better: South Dakota is a fantastic place to explore, home to the Badlands, its own type of big sky country, and historic waterways that helped pave the exploration of the Western U.S...

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    10 Epic Day Trips from El Paso

    April 18, 2022
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    The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

    May 14, 2021
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    The 13 Best Things to Do in Bismarck, North Dakota

    March 19, 2021
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    Destinations

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Mitchell, South Dakota

    September 24, 2021 /

    Home to just 16,000 people, you might wonder if – or why – Mitchell, South Dakota is worth a visit at all. Actually, Mitchell is the sixth-largest city in South Dakota, and home to one of the state's most popular and well-known attractions, the Corn Palace (pictured above and #1 on this list, naturally!). But what are the other things to do in Mitchell, South Dakota...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    May 12, 2022
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    10 Epic Day Trips from El Paso

    April 18, 2022
  • Woman Exploring Badlands National Park
    National Parks,  Attractions

    The 7 National Parks in South Dakota:
    Get to Know Each One

    August 20, 2021 /

    South Dakota is special among states in the Great Plains. It is home to not one national park – such as North Dakota, New Mexico, or Texas – but two: Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park. Oh, and it's where white Americans of European descent carved Mount Rushmore into the ancestral sacred mountain of Tunkasila Sakpe Paha, now called Mount Rushmore...

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    The 10 National Parks in Nebraska:
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    June 18, 2021
    Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

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

    September 17, 2021
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    The 5 National Parks in the Great Plains: What You Need to Know

    March 8, 2021
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    Destinations,  Food & Drink

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

    June 11, 2021 /

    Everyone knows the big cities across the U.S.: New York, Chicago, L.A. Heck, they even know the big cities in the Great Plains like Omaha and Oklahoma City. But what about Sioux Falls? This town is home to over 117,000 people but gets overlooked...

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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    May 12, 2022
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    The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota

    October 22, 2021
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Dickinson, North Dakota

    April 11, 2022
  • National Parks,  Attractions

    How to Visit Badlands National Park in Otherworldly South Dakota

    April 9, 2021 /

    It looks like an alien planet: hills striped with bands of red, brown, and yellow all reach precipitous peaks stretch as far as the eye can see. This is Badlands National Park, located in South Dakota. It’s a dramatic landscape carved by wind and water over millions of years; like so many national parks, we are lucky to experience it at this point in geologic history. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Badlands National Park...

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    September 17, 2021
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    The 10 National Parks in Kansas:
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    March 26, 2021
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    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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    August 20, 2021
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    The 10 National Parks in Kansas:
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    March 26, 2021
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    The 10 National Parks in Nebraska:
    Get to Know Each One

    June 18, 2021
  • Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains Hero
    Attractions

    The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains

    March 6, 2021 /

    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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    The 4 National Parks in North Dakota:
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