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Not Far From the Interstate – Cross Ranch

Cross Ranch on the Missouri River in North Dakota is not too far from Interstate 94 (about 30 miles north of Bismarck).  It consists of a smaller unit (600 acres) that is actually a state park, and a system of … Continue reading

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The Great Plains – A National Historic Treasure

The previous post was all about the various National Parks, National Monuments, National Forests, and National Grasslands that the Great Plains Trail (GPT) will pass through.  In addition to those area of national interest, the GPT will also cross no … Continue reading

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An Extreme Simplicity of Line and Shape

While the best thing to do on the Great Plains is to get out and experience them in some physical way, perhaps the next best thing is to read books about the Great Plains, especially if the writer has some … Continue reading

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A River No More

The next few entries will take a look at the various rivers that cross the Great Plains.  From the Missouri in Montana to the Pecos in New Mexico, many great rivers flow across the region.  They are scenic, historic, big, … Continue reading

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