Crazy Horse Memorial Facts
Despite its size, the Crazy Horse Memorial is one of the lesser-known memorials in the United States. Even in its location, the Black Hills of South Dakota, it is overshadowed by the popularity of...
View ArticleMajor Landforms of Syria
Syria boasts a broad spectrum of Middle Eastern landforms, from a coastal plain made fertile by a rich Mediterranean climate to snow-dusted mountains to broad flat deserts. As anywhere, its topography...
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Horseback Riding in Mount Rushmore
Located in western South Dakota in the 13,000-acre Black Hills National Forest, Mount Rushmore National Memorial welcomes nearly 3 million visitors each year to view an American symbol of freedom and...
View ArticleCamping Sites Near Nelson & Carlson Lakes in North Dakota
The Nelson and Carlson Lakes, in northwestern North Dakota, feature a variety of hiking, boating and fishing opportunities. The lakes are located roughly one hour south of Minot and a 35-minutes' drive...
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Towns in the Midwest Surrounded by Mountains
When you think of the Midwest, windswept prairies probably come to mind more often than rugged mountains. While it's true that most all of the Midwest is fairly flat and devoid of towns surrounded by...
View ArticlePlaces to Go Sledding in South Dakota
The state’s vast prairies dotted with rugged bluffs and small hills makes South Dakota a fun place to dust off your toboggan or tube and take a downhill ride once snow season starts in December. While...
View ArticleThings to do in Mitchell, South Dakota
Whenever I head west through South Dakota along Interstate 90, I always stop to stretch my legs and admire the onion domes and minarets of the iconic Corn Palace in Mitchell. The city is a welcome...
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Public Activities in Tejon Ranch, CA
Tejon Ranch spans across more than 250,000 acres in southern California and boasts the title of the largest piece of private land in the entire state. Despite its private status and the fact that it's...
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What Landmarks Are in North Dakota?
North Dakota features the austere Badlands, abundant wildlife and a tranquil, slow-paced atmosphere. Ranked as one of the friendliest states in the U.S. and by AAA as the most affordable state in which...
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List of Landmarks in South Dakota
South Dakota departs from the typical farmland image of the Midwest with varying landscape, from rolling prairies to rocky buttes and hills on the western side of the state. Amid the diversity, several...
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Landforms in Winnipeg
Some of Winnipeg’s landforms are thousands of years old, while others have been around for less than a century. Manitoba’s capital city in the southeastern section of the province was once the hub of...
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Multicultural Events in Fargo, North Dakota
Fans of the Coen brothers movie of the same name may only know Fargo, North Dakota, as a city buried in the snow populated by residents with distinct accents. What began as a rough and tumble frontier...
View ArticleBars in Brookings, South Dakota
Located in eastern South Dakota near the border of Minnesota, Brookings is the fourth largest city in the state. Home to South Dakota State University, this town is brimming with bars, lounges and pubs...
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The Largest Caverns in the USA
Caves, or caverns, are among the most fragile ecosystems on the planet and are impacted by human activity and environmental degradation. There are approximately 17,000 caves in the United States,...
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Rock Climbing in the Black Hills of South Dakota
The Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota spans 1.2 million acres and is home to towering granite peaks that have stood for more than 60 million years. Rock climbers of all skill levels will find...
View ArticleGreat Plains State Park in OK
Great Plains State Park (travelok.com) is a 460-acre park in southwest Oklahoma. While its name might suggest a flat, featureless landscape, Great Plains State Park has a diverse terrain that includes...
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Rivers in the Great Plains
The Great Plains, west of the Mississippi and east of the West Coast, is generally touted as "Middle America," and is an endlessly flat terrain of plains. However, the region is more geographically...
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ATV Trails in Black Hills
Visitors flock to western South Dakota to visit attractions such as Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. Dense forests of pine and spruce are such a dark green, they appear black from a distance,...
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Fishing in Black Hills
Envision, if you can, the perfect trout stream. Cool water trickles through the rolling countryside and tumbles over moss-covered rocks. Sunlight filters through the towering pines overhead and dances...
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How Close Can You Get to Mount Rushmore?
You may not want to get as close to Mount Rushmore as Cary Grant's character did "North by Northwest," but the National Park Service does get you close enough for a good look -- even if you stay...
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