Midwest--Plains to Great Lakes - Featured articles:
Wisconsin--Iron Mountain to Eagle River
Majestic views of the primeval Northwoods, rolling hills, abundant deer and other wildlife, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and skiing in the winter. More »
Wisconsin--The Great River Road
Bluffs, hiking, camping, fishing, scenic river drives, canoeing, wildlife, limestone bluffs and rocky uplands, and traditional "unprettified" small towns. More »
South Dakota--Wind Cave, Rushmore, and the Badlands
Antelope, elk, bison, bear, Prairie Dogs, giant Crazy Horse Memorial underway for 30 years, Mount Rushmore, and rock weathering and erosion. More »
South Dakota--The Black Hills
Devil's Tower of ancient volcanic magma, Ponderosa Pines, 40 casinos inside Deadwood Gulch, active gold mine, and winter skiing. More »
Ohio--Amish Country
Twisty roads, antique shops, Amish food, handmade quilts, Amish furniture, great general store, and homemade pies. More »
Ohio--The Rim of the World
Up and down, left to right, rolling driving, spectacular scenery, tranquil farms, old riverboat towns, former strip mines, and a wild animal refuge. More »
North Dakota--Sakakawea Trail
History of the Shoshone translator who aided Lewis and Clark, Knife River Indian Villages and National Historic Site, and great scenery. More »
North Dakota--Kathryn Road Drive
Scenic Sheyenne River, picnicking, fishing, hiking, boating, Ransom County Historical Museum, T.J. Walker Historic Site, and a Viking statue. More »
North Dakota--Killdeer to New Town
Killdeer Battlefield State Historic Site, camping, hiking, and horseback riding in the badlands, and spectacular 178-mile-long Lake Sakakawea. More »
Nebraska--Old Oregon Trail
Boot Hill Cemetery, covered wagon history and rides, Oregon Trail wheel ruts, Jail Rocks formation. More »
Nebraska--Pine Ridge Country
Great Plains, Toadstool Park's crazy formations, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, Museum of the Fur Trade, and Ogallala National Grassland. More »
Missouri Ozarks
Gorgeous scenery, forests and farm country, great camping, charming Current River, 5,000 caves to tour, Alley Springs photo spot. More »
Missouri Valley Wine Country
Fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, winery tours/tastings (watch your BAC), Daniel Boone's grave; German architecture, museums, and furniture. More »
Minnesota--The Great River Road
Boreal forest, Red and White pines, Paper Birch, Big-tooth Aspen, hayfields, Mississippi River, 400 lakes within a 50-mile radius, and many stores. More »
Minnesota--North Country Drive
Waterfalls, lighthouses, steep cliffs, rocky shores, wilderness hiking, canoeing, restaurants with views, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Wolf Center. More »
Michigan--Copper Harbor Scenic Highway
An original 1850s General Store, an underground copper mine tour, two roadside parks, and beautiful wilderness. More »
Michigan--Black River Scenic Byway
Remote and rugged scenery, the largest ski jump in the Northern Hemisphere, five scenic waterfalls, Lake Superior beaches, and camping. More »
Kansas--Cowboy Route
Working cowboys, Old Fort Dodge, museums, buttes, canyons, mesas. More »
Kansas--Flint Hills-Manhattan to Cassoday
Limestone Flint Hills, virgin tall prairie grass, tree-lined valleys, rocky ledges, Native American artifacts, grazing cattle, and Prairie Chicken. More »
Iowa--Great River Road
Old World charming village, locks and dams of the mighty Mississippi, Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, and the Davenport Museum of Art. More »
Iowa--Marshalltown to Amana Colonies
Winding roads, scenic river, gently rolling farm fields, Mesquakie Native American Indian Settlement, and a glimpse of farm life in the 1800s. More »
Indiana--The Loneliest Road
Al Capone, limestone quarries, John Mellencamp's birthplace, large underground river, Revolutionary War history, fun-to-drive S-curves in a forest. More »
Indiana--Avenue of the Classics
Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum, restored art-deco building, Studebaker National Museum, Amish population. More »
Illinois--Stagecoach Trail
Lush rolling hills, small sleepy towns, winding roads, great golf, historic Galena--home of President Ulysses S. Grant, and soft-serve ice cream. More »
Illinois--The Great River Road
Antique hunting, beautiful river views, and wonderful eroded bluffs. More »
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