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The area between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains is referred to as the Great Plains, consisting of the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. For many, the Great Plains evoke imagery of the pioneers choosing to restart their lives in this beautiful part of the country. The sprawling grassland prairies are home to surprisingly diverse landscapes and rock formations, and are known for such ubiquitous fauna as bison, coyotes, prairie dogs, and Pronghorn sheep (a cousin of the antelope). While largely rural, the Great Plains boasts a good number of large metropolitan areas, such as Omaha, Des Moines, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City, among others.
From the awesome food and coffee scene to the endless outdoor adventures, Colorado has it all, and so much more! The stunning, snow-capped mountains encompass the landscape from every angle, and are the main draw for visitors to this Western State. Colorado`s finest national parks and wilderness areas preserve the Rockies` rich geography and wildlife.
In Wyoming, the Wild West comes alive. One of the most sparsely populated states in the US, Wyoming is home to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, offering the best of wild and natural America. The state boasts a land of rugged landscapes, rich tribal legend, rodeos, ranches, cowboy towns, and some of the world's great wilderness areas.
Montana is nicknamed the Treasure State, filled with mines producing all types of precious metals and gems. The 44th state boasts stunning untouched natural beauty and is home to spectacular state parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier with endless outdoor adventure opportunities. Buffalo, deer, and elk roam freely in the wide-open spaces of Big Sky Country.
Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is home to South Dakota's most popular tourist attraction: a 60-foot-high sculpture of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, (Theodore) Roosevelt, and Lincoln carved into the hillside. It is the most enduring legacy of its creator, Gutzon Borglum. Keystone, where Mount Rushmore is located, is a stop on the Black Hills Central Railroad heritage train line.
The Santa Fe Trail was one of the most important pioneer trails in the United States` westward expansion. The trail connected Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico, between 1822 and 1880. The trek for these travelers was arduous, but yours will be much smoother. Experience the Old West along one of the most beautiful stretches of plains and grassland in the world.
Route 66, `The Mother Road`, is one of the most popular and picturesque road trip journeys in the world. The route runs for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, and passes through multiple distinct geographic regions across eight states. Route 66 today is an experience that takes you back in time to serve you a delicious slice of Americana, equal parts poignant, quirky, and memorable.
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