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  • Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

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

    August 29, 2023 /

    Stretching from Florence, South Carolina to Scroggins Draw, Texas, U.S. Interstate 20 is one of the great cross-country thoroughfares. Every day, millions of vehicles make their way along I-20, cutting down the time it takes between major cities along the route like Atlanta, Birmingham, and Dallas-Fort Worth...

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    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

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

    June 15, 2023
    Attractions Along I-90 Hero

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

    July 25, 2023
    Great Plains Bucket List Hero

    19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List

    March 2, 2021
  • Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota
    National Parks,  Attractions

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

    August 15, 2023 /

    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...

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    How to Visit Mount Rushmore, South Dakota’s Top Sight

    April 4, 2023
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    The 6 National Parks in Oklahoma: Get to Know Each One

    May 30, 2023
    Woman Exploring Badlands National Park

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

    August 1, 2023
  • 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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    Haunted Places in Kansas Hero

    13 Creepy Haunted Places in Kansas

    June 6, 2022
    Haunted Places in Oklahoma Hero

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

    July 18, 2023
    National Parks in Kansas Hero

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

    July 11, 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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    Haunted Places in Nebraska Hero

    15 Spooky Haunted Places in Nebraska

    May 9, 2022
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022
    Great Plains Bucket List Hero

    19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List

    March 2, 2021
  • Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 13, 2023 /

    Imagine a road trip that combines awe-inspiring landscapes, intriguing history, and the undeniable charm of Texas. Now make that imagination a reality as you journey from El Paso to San Antonio, a remarkable stretch that serves as an appetizer for the diverse flavors of the Lone Star State...

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    Drive Between Casper & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Casper and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 26, 2022
    Drive Between Fargo and Kansas City Hero

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

    July 28, 2022
    Drive Between Dallas & Austin Hero

    Drive Between Dallas and Austin:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 23, 2022
  • 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 Dallas and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 14, 2022
    Drive Between El Paso & Dallas Hero

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

    October 29, 2021
    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-70 in the Great Plains

    August 22, 2023
  • Drive Between Albuquerque and Oklahoma City Hero
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    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 Kansas City to Oklahoma City Hero

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

    June 30, 2022
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    Drive Between Omaha and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 4, 2022
    Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

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

    July 14, 2022
  • National Parks in the Great Plains Hero
    National Parks,  Attractions

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

    April 18, 2023 /

    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…

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    Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

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

    August 15, 2023
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    How to Visit Badlands National Park in Otherworldly South Dakota

    May 2, 2023
    Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore Hero

    9 Great Things to Do Near Mount Rushmore

    August 8, 2022
  • Drive Between Albuquerque and Amarillo Hero
    Routes

    Drive Between Amarillo and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    April 13, 2023 /

    Embarking on the journey between Amarillo, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an invitation to traverse a stretch of America that is steeped in history and adorned with captivating landscapes. This unforgettable drive reveals a tapestry of vivid colors, geological wonders, and iconic landmarks that echo the spirit of the Old West. As you traverse the open road, you'll be captivated by the stark beauty of the high desert and the timeless allure of Route 66 – now Interstate 40...

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    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 13, 2023

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-25 in the Great Plains

    August 1, 2022
    Drive Between Casper & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Casper and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 26, 2022
  • Things to Do in Lubbock Hero
    Destinations,  Food & Drink

    The 20 Best Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas (Updated for 2023)

    April 11, 2023 /

    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...

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    Things to Do in Lead Hero

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Lead, South Dakota

    June 13, 2022
    Thinsg to Do in Hutchinson Hero - ercwttmn via Flickr

    The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas

    July 27, 2023
    Things to Do in Williston, ND Hero

    The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota

    August 31, 2023
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I started this site to help people explore one of the overlooked regions of the U.S.: the Great Plains.

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