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GPT Photo of the Week

Posted on November 28, 2018 by greatplainstrail

Great Presidential Plains

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GPT – Photo of the Week

Posted on March 26, 2018 by greatplainstrail

The Great Plains Trail connects with the Maah Daah Hey Trail in western North Dakota – an outstanding trail of nearly 100 miles through the badlands that inspired Theodore Roosevelt. Check out the website for the Maah Daah Hey Trail … Continue reading →

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Why Not? It’s Free!

Posted on January 17, 2016 by greatplainstrail

If you’ve ever driven I-90 across South Dakota, you’d know that the state is not afraid to advertise its charms.  In addition to the ubiquitous signage for the famous Wall Drug, there is also 1880 Town, and one of my … Continue reading →

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New Top Ten!

Posted on December 15, 2015 by greatplainstrail

It’s been almost five years since I posted the “Top Ten Places to See on the Great Plains Trail,” and while some things are going to remain the same, a lot has changed as far as routing and highlights are … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Favorite Great Plains Sites?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by greatplainstrail

2015 – The Year of the Great Plains As I have brazenly declared, 2015 is The Year of the Great Plains, and I’m dedicating this blog all year to providing information for anyone on where to go to enjoy some … Continue reading →

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Just off the Interstate: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Posted on January 18, 2015 by greatplainstrail

In keeping with my promise from the previous post, I intend to deliver useful (hopefully) information about places to see, and things to do in the Great Plains.  I’ll start with some places that are easily accessible from major Interstate … Continue reading →

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The Great Plains – It’s a National Treasure

Posted on July 22, 2014 by greatplainstrail

The subject came up recently about how many sites of national significance the Great Plains Trail will pass through (in its currently envisioned state, which is subject to variations).  For the sake of this blog post, I will consider only … Continue reading →

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Dakota Prairie Grasslands

Posted on June 25, 2013 by greatplainstrail

Today’s featured National Grassland, Dakota Prairie, is actually four grasslands in both North Dakota and South Dakota operated by one agency.  The four different units include three in North Dakota – Little Missouri National Grassland, Cedar River National Grassland, and … Continue reading →

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And Carry a Big Batch of Candles!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by greatplainstrail

Yesterday was the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.  He was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York City.  Theodore (known as Teddy) is perhaps the most ardent supporter of protecting lands who has … Continue reading →

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The Badlands – Good Lands for Traveling

Posted on May 2, 2012 by greatplainstrail

Continuing south, and a bit east, from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, we come to another signature park of the Great Plains:  Badlands National Park.  Badlands National Park, a.k.a. “The Badlands” appears abruptly for travelers along Interstate 90 … Continue reading →

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