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Exploring The American Great Plains.
The American Great Plains is a vast, sparsly populated area stretching from Canada south into northen Mexico. This region covers parts Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, as well as parts of the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Although sometimes refered to as the "Great American Desert", there no shortage of fun and exciting places to visit!
Montana: Big Sky Country
American Great Plains: Eastern Montana
Montana is the 4th largest state in the US. Although famous for the rugged beauty of it's scenic mountains, over 60%, (roughly the eastern 3/5), actually is part of the western Great Plains. Sometimes described as "the last best place", Montana just has to be seen to be truly appreciated.
Top Montana Plains Destinations
Great places to visit in Montana
Wide open spaces in the Big Sky County.
From outdoor recreation to historical landmarks, Montana has it all!
From outdoor recreation to historical landmarks, Montana has it all!
- Fort Peck Lake / Dam
Located near Glasgow, off US Highway 20, the 21,026 ft. long Fort Peck Dam holds back Fort Peck Lake the 5th largest man-made lake in the United States. Wide open spaces, great opportunities for camping, fishing and hunting. - Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
Stretching 150 miles up the Missouri River from Fort Peck Dam, the 1,100,000 acre wildlife refugee offers a variety of prairies, coulees, river bottoms, and badlands. Home to bighorn sheep elk, pronghorn, prairie dog, mule deer, coyote, porcupine as well as over 250 species of birds. - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
June 25, 1876 - 263 soldiers of the U.S. 7th cavalry led by Lt. Col. George A. Custer, fall to several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. Walking and auto tours, visitor center, and wildlife. Located 55 miles SE of Billings off Interstate 90 and US Highways 87/212. - Pompey's Pillar National Monument
An outcropping of sandstone rising over 200 feet above the Yellowstone River Valley, home to the only remaining physical evidence of Lewis and Clark's passing visible on their actual route. During his return trip to St. Louis, William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition climbed the Pillar and carved his signature and the date in the sandstone. Interpretive center, boardwalk. Located 25 miles E of Billings off Interstate 90.
North Dakota: Peace Garden State
American Great Plains: North Dakota Sunflowers
Top North Dakota Plains Destinations
Great Places To Visit In North Dakota
Pick up the trail of America's greatest legends in North Dakota. Whether you choose to follow legendary trails of Lewis & Clark, Sitting Bull, George Custer, Sakakawea and Teddy Roosevelt, or if you favor the more established trails of state parks, city streets and shopping malls, North Dakota has a lot to offer!
- International Peace Garden
Located on the US/Canadian border near Dunseith, North Dakota, the International Peace Garden was dedicated on July 14, 1932 as a lasting sign of peace between the United States and Canada. Today the garden encompasses over 2,300 acres of botanical gardens,reflecting pools, floral displays along with the 120 foot Peace Tower and a Peace Chapel. - North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
is an interpretive center that explores the history of Native Americans, ranching, rodeo, and the western lifestyle of the plains and Badlands. Located in downtown Medora, it includes a 15,000 sq. ft. center with many displays devoted to the North Dakota cowboy. Voted the 2007 North Dakota Tourist Attraction of the Year. - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The badlands of the Little Missouri River provide a colorful and scenic backdrop to the park. Established in 1978, the park memorializes the 26th president for his enduring contributions for his efforts in leading the movement to conserve our nation's natural resources. North Unit located near Watford City, South Unit located near Medora.
South Dakota: Mount Rushmore State
American Great Plains: South Dakota Badlands
Kansas: Jayhawk State
American Great Plains: Kansas Plains
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment
American Great Plains: New Mexico High Plains
Sate Links
- Montana
- Information and tips for travel, adventure, recreation and and vacation in Montana
- North Dakota
- Plan your legendary adventure in North Dakota. Discover western hospitality where history comes alive.
- South Dakota
- South Dakota Office of Tourism provides in-depth travel information for the Mount Rushmore State.
- Wyoming
- Wyoming vacation information. Plan the perfect Wyoming vacation.
- Nebraska
- Nebraska Travel and Tourism
- Colorado
- Colorado vacation guide to plan your Colorado trip.
- Kansas
- The official Kansas Travel and Tourism Web site
- New Mexico
- New Mexico - The Land of Enchantment
Tourism Department - Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
- Texas
- The Official Site of Texas Tourism
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Hi! I'm Jim and I'm Technology Director from Northwest Ohio. I am also an aspiring amateur photographer, writer, blogger and "road geek". I love to tr... (more)
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