The 8 Best Roadside Attractions along
I-40 in the Great PlainsStretching 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...
Drive Between El Paso and Dallas:
Road Trip Tips & InfoThere's no place quite like West Texas. Most people don't realize just the expansiveness of this part of the country – or the Great Plains. Wide-open spaces stretch as far as the eye can see, with fields and sky seemingly stretching forever. After my first visit to West Texas, I knew it was a special place and wanted to explore more; what better way than by car, on the great American pastime of road tripping...
Drive Between Austin and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info
Texas is a huge state – and one that it takes a lot of time to drive across, no matter where you're going. But if you're planning to make the drive between Austin and San Antonio, you might be surprised: it's a relatively short drive – as Texas road trips go – and there are some fascinating sights along the way...
The 12 (Other) National Park Units in the Great Plains
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...
Dallas to San Antonio Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info
Everything is bigger in Texas, right? That includes the road trips! Two cities that might seem close on a map may actually take several hours – such as the Dallas to San Antonio drive. If you need to travel between these two Texas cities, you're not alone. They're connected by a major interstate (35) and several state highways – including one of the fastest roads in the country by max speed limit...
Oklahoma City to Dallas Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info
Need to make the drive between Oklahoma City and Dallas? You're not alone! Interstate 35 is the main route between these two cities and connects the biggest city in Oklahoma to the second-biggest in Texas. It's common to make the Oklahoma City to Dallas drive – and vice versa – for work, play, or both. If you're planning to drive the route between Oklahoma City and Dallas for the first time and curious what the route is like...
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 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…
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...
The 21 Best Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas
For a town of 250,000, Lubbock gets overlooked for other, larger, more easily accessed Texas cities. In fact, Lubbock ranks as the 11th largest city in Texas, and is a great stop if you're traveling through West Texas – to or from Amarillo, or headed elsewhere in the wide-sweeping southern Great Plains. No matter the reason you find yourself visiting Lubbock, never fear...
19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List
We've all seen them before: bucket lists full of the same old, admittedly breathtaking experiences. These include seeing the northern lights, visiting Antarctica, and climbing the Great Wall of China – just to name a few. But did you know that the Great Plains states have their own list of awesome experiences totally worth of your bucket list? It shouldn't really be a surprise, but maybe it is...
