For far too long, the United States' Great Plains region has been regarded as "flyover country," with the coasts and mountains taking precedence. While those destinations are certainly worthwhile, Great Plains states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas have their own awe-inspiring beauty and unique attractions, and with the recent rise in road trip travel, now is their time to shine. Here are 10 fantastic places to visit in the Great Plains.
1. WICHITA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE REFUGE, OKLAHOMA
With a bit of research, you's sure to find out that more about Oklahoma than most people believe. almost resembles the Manhattan's many topographical features (man-made) landforms, except for the jagged mountains, sparkling lakes, dark forest, and flowing rivers of the Wichita Mountains located in the area. It is said that there is a decent amount of elevation to be found in this section of the state, which has been under the management of the US Fish and Wildlife Service since it was first set aside as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1901, as well as a range of trails from easier to strenuous climbing that requires contact with boulders.
2. TALLGRASS PRAIRIE NATIONAL PRESERVE, KANSAS
Oklahoma is seen as an endless, flat prairie-like expanse by many outside the state, but the truth is otherwise. thunderinglike vertical columns, cascading blue lakes, challenging forests, and lagoons, and craggy mountains cluster of crags form the Wichita Mountains Bolts, and treacherous climbable boulders will be found in this portion of the state, which has been under the management of the US Fish and Wildlife Service since 1901.
3. SCOTTS BLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT, NEBRASKA
It is very popular to think of the Great Plains as being flat, but actually they are rolling and hilly, like Texas. Scotts Badlands and Bluffs is again demonstrated by the rise of 800ft above the meandering Platte River on the Nebraska panhandle, where it jagged bluffs and badlands protrude from the billowing grass sea. For millennia, it's an incredible sight to behold, and this has been the case for various peoples. This was a difficult-to-to-miss landscape, making it an important icon for both the Native Americans as well as for emigrants heading west. A historical monument is not only a legacy, but also a good place to walk, with five different hiking trails of varying length and difficulty to explore. While it may be the hardest trail, it's still a must-do for riders with small children. It begins with the visitor centre, zigzags its way across the prairie, through a rock tunnel, and into the bluffs, and then climbs to the monument, giving spectacular views of the landscape on all sides.
4. CARHENGE, NEBRASKA
Although you aren't currently able to visit England, western Nebraska has an idiosyncratic attraction that could satisfy your wanderlust. Carhenge is the same sort of artwork as England's famous Stonehenge made out of 39 offbeat cars. Although the spread of grey cars has become something of a spectacle in the town of Alliance, the oddity continues to persist, and hence a popular tourist attraction. Carhenge has also created a car display dedicated to learning about the car, the building of the display, and how it was built in 1987.
5. TWISTER THE MOVIE MUSEUM, OKLAHOMA
Many believe that the biggest box office hit of the ‘90s was Titanic, which was shot on a soundstage in Hollywood, but in fact it was mainly filmed in Oklahoma. Filming locations include Kansas, where the Twister movie was filmed, photos, autographs, and souvenirs from the movie, and a big part of which took place. The museum in the out-of-the-the-the-way location is simply unadventurous but shares some of the destructive brand characteristics with a fictional place. If you love Twister, stop in at the historic Beacon Drive-In Theater in Guthrie for a glimpse of Twister.
6. DODGE CITY, KANSAS
If Dodge City isn't as large an urban centre as its name might suggest, how many people does it have? rather,This ramshackle community is jam-packed with their own American storey As a town more in the tradition of the Wild West, its founding dates back to the late 1800s when there was a boost in trade. The arrival of many visitors and permanent residents with gaudy businesses like brothels and gambling houses has brought about a renaissance in the town's name. Not surprisingly, Dodge City had the reputation of being a town that produced more gunfighters than any other US location. Today is much quieter and less fraught with danger, and Gunfighters'
7. CUSTER STATE PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
Few places on Earth capture the true "buffaloft" feel like Custer State Park in South Dakota. Located in the Great Divide, Custer State Park is most certainly one of the nation's most notable sites for its vibrant and precipitous forests, incredible scenic drives, and mind-boggling cliff-gripping scenic waterways (Needles Highway is not for the claustrophobic). Fishing at Sylvan Lake or hiking to the state's highest point, Black Elk Peak, is easy to do for a week or more. Thousands of buffalo must be rounded up each year in South Dakota to view the thunderous Buffalo Roundup in September.
8. THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK, NORTH DAKOTA
The only national park in the National Park Service named after a person is Teddy Roosevelt, who set America's greatest idea in motion. This new and strange landscape stunned Roosevelt, and instigated his efforts for environmental protection for the nation as a whole. wastelands are bountiful, riddled with bison trails and rivers criss-crossed with hiking trails one that descends through a multicoloured gorge where you learn about geological epochs with mineral deposits that have been weathered into colour Achenbach Park has an increase in elevation, rivers, rapids, and panoramas, but offers a more intense scenic experience because of them. Go out in search of horse and dog cities.
9. 1880 TRAIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
This locomotive makes you feel like you are boarding an authentic vintage steam trains of the early 20th century. Butler served as a handsome journey from Keystone (the location of Mount Rushmore) to the artisanal street of the city, and boutiques, restaurants, bookstores, and ice cream vendors all line the road. Passing through the green forest and rolling hills, the vintage train goes. Drive Mose and Mickel's Trail in town —it follows the former railroad track for 108 miles before heading west into the Black Hills.
10. FORT MANDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
for much of American history was owing to Lewis and Clark's “Corps of Discovery”. During the voyage from Spain to Louisiana, this location, the explorers encountered various Native Americans and took stock of their progress on the remainder of their route to the Pacific Ocean. In North Dakota, Fort Mandan is the best known and most worthy of the Lewis and Clark sights, with few being as important as the others. original:Refurbished fort, which allowed people to enjoy the unadulteriluted essence of what it must have been like to go back to when they were exploring, it is an exciting piece of history for those who visit. Scattered throughout the modern interpretive museum are several interactive galleries that feature a large assortment of North Dakota-made crafts, garments, and accessories.