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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Concho River Pearls

San Angelo, Texas

Formed in freshwater mussels, pearls range in color from pink to rich purple. Local jewelers…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Cavanal Worlds Highest Hill

Poteau, Oklahoma

Cavanal Hill is the world's highest hill 1999ft above sea level (a mountain is 2000…

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"Old Maid" and "The Wedding Party"

Boise City, Oklahoma

About six miles east of Kenton, a group of formations can be seen east of…

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2nd Largest Live Oak in Texas

Columbus, Texas

Tree lovers must see the Second Largest Recorded Live Oak Tree in Texas. This massive…

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Alabaster Caverns

Freedom, Oklahoma

Almost everyone is intrigued with caves. We love to explore them and talk about what…

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Antelope Canyon Slot

Page

A few miles east of Page on the Navajo Reservation exists the most photographed slot…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Arkansas River

Fort Smith

Bass, crappie and catfish flourish in this major mid-America fishery. Launching ramps and campsites at…

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Artesian Well

Cherokee, Oklahoma

An ever-flowing "Artesian well" spring is located northeast of Cherokee, Oklahoma, and provides a cool…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Artesian Well at Paradise Cove

Winslow, Illinois

Nestled along Indian Creek is a natural artesian well where thousands of gallons of pure…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Audubon Crane Sanctuary

Minden, Nebraska

Every spring they come...A half million of them. Most of the sandhill cranes on this…

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Autograph Rock

Boise City, Oklahoma

Autograph Rock contains hundreds of carved signatures of Santa Fe travelers and others dating as…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Aztec Arches

Aztec, New Mexico

Stunning sandstone formations surround Aztec. Arches include Anasazi, Arch, Peephole, Octopus, Pillar, Alien and more.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Bandera Crater / Ice Caves

Grants, New Mexico

800-ft. volcanic cone, hiking trail along rim. 17-mile lava tube with ice cave.

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Beaver County's Oldest Tree

Beaver, Oklahoma

Beaver County's oldest tree estimated to be over 120 years old has a reserved spot…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bergstrom Rock and Gem Collection

Chappell, Nebraska

Mastodon bones and teeth are on display, along with several other fossils found in the…

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Bison Herd

Pittsburg, Kansas

The Bison heard is on display year round. Stop and view the bison herd as…

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Black Mesa

Boise City, Oklahoma

Lava from an extinct volcano created the rugged setting of the Black Mesa which is…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Blue Hole

Santa Rosa, New Mexico

The Blue Hole is also called "Nature's Jewel" because of its beautiful clear water. Divers…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Blue Springs

Ellington, Missouri

8th Largest Spring in Missouri. Deepest blue color of any spring known. A short hiking…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Bluff Dwellers Cave & Browning Museum

Noel, Missouri

Hour tour of the cave unique for its variety of cave growth. A museum of…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Bonne Terre Mine

Bonne Terre

World's largest manmade cavern, parts of it are filled with billions of gallons of crystal-clear…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Boone's Lick State Historic Site

Boonesboro, Missouri

Salt was made at Boone's Lick Spring as early as 1805 by Daniel and Nathan…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Bridal Cave / Thunder Mountain Park

Camdenton, Missouri

One of America's most scenic cave tours open daily year-round. Park facilities: cave tours, rock…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bridal Veil Falls

Highlands, North Carolina

This picturesque fall cascades over US 64/28 in a 120-foot waterfall. For a more leisurely…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Buffalo National River

Harrison, Arkansas

The nation's first federally-protected stream and one of America's great natural treasures, the Buffalo River…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Buffalo National River Civil War Heritage Trail

Harrison, Arkansas

The Buffalo National River is a 95,000-acre national park that preserves unique natural and cultural…

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California Hill

Brule, Nebraska

California Hill was climbed by thousands of emigrants heading west during the covered wagon migrations…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Cameron Cave

Hannibal, Missouri

Sister cave to Mark Twain Cave, featuring a primitive tour by lantern light.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin, New Mexico

View 4 states from rim of dormant 1,000-foot-high symmetrical volcanic cinder cone. Wildlife, birds, wildflowers.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad, New Mexico

World Heritage Site, one of largest caves in the world. Walking, caving, elevators, tours. Dusk…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Caves

Coldwater, Kansas

There are over 235 known caves on private land in southeast Comanche County. They are…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

CB Exotic Farm

Durant, Oklahoma

Call for directions.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Center Mine

New Salem, North Dakota

Mining operation in the powerbelt area of North Dakota.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Cherokee Rock Village

Leesburg, Alabama

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Bayard

"Towering to the heavens" is how one pioneer described Chimney Rock, the most recognized landmark…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona

The Chiricahua National Monument presents an amazing variety of plants and animals, with more than…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

City of Rocks State Park

Deming, New Mexico

Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-accesible showers.

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Clapboard Ravine Drive

Alma, Kansas

This is a beautiful scenic seven mile drive through the Flint Hills. This drive starts…

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Clay County Parks - Tryst Falls

Kearney, Missouri

Tryst Falls is the area's only scenic waterfall open to the public. This natural park…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Clear Lake

Lakin, Kansas

When the wagon trains turned south at Chouteau's Island from the Santa Fe Trail, to…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Clifty Natural Bridge

Dixon, Missouri

Follow Hwy W 3.8 miles and park at the Conservation Dept. Sign on the left.…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Coldwater Falls

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Manmade lighted waterfall, situated at head of Spring Park, is constructed of 2000+ tons of…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Comanche Springs

Fort Stockton

Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Council Oak

Dardanelle, Arkansas

A massive 400- to 500-year-old white oak tree where a Cherokee Indian chief signed a…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Courthouse and Jail Rocks

Bridgeport

These unusual rock formations were two of the first "road signs" met by westward travelers.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Crystal Lake Fisheries

Ava, Missouri

Trout Farm - agriculture

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Dakota Westmoreland Coal Mine

Beulah, North Dakota

Lignite mine in the state's powerbelt region.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Dardanelle Rock

Dardanelle, Arkansas

This large rock formation rises near the Arkansas River bank and was used as a…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

David Walley's Hot Springs

Genoa, Nevada

Hot mineral pools established in 1862.

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DeSoto Caverns Park

Childersburg, Alabama

Resting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, DeSoto Caverns Park offers a unique destination…

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Dinosaur Tracks

Boise City, Oklahoma

A series of dinosaur tracks in a strata of solid rock may be seen in…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Distinquished Landmarks

Globe, Arizona

Salt River Canyon Some people believe, because of the more intimate contact, that the Salt…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Dry Falls

Highlands, North Carolina

Less than a mile from Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls drops 80 feet, 40 feet…

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Eagle Viewing

Lexington, Nebraska

The bald eagle has always captured the attention of Americans, so much so that in…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Eureka's Founding Spring

Eureka, Kansas

Located behind the fire station in the creek (Walker's Run) is Eureka's founding spring, now…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Fairchild State Forest

Rusk, Texas

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Faywood Hot Springs

Silver City, New Mexico

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fisher Cave

Sullivan, Missouri

Fisher Cave features a variety of outstanding cave scenes, including columns of calcite deposits up…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Florida Mountains

Deming, New Mexico

Gym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail / ibex hunts,…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Freedom Mine

Beulah, North Dakota

One of 10 largest coal mines in the United States.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Frog Rock

Waynesville, Missouri

It's a photo op! See the rock that looks likea frog overlooking the Waynesville Hill.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Glass Mountains

Fairview

Scenic area; picnic tables & information kiosk.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Glen Falls

Highlands, North Carolina

There are several beautiful falls and accompanying cascades here that drop 640 feet in only…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Great Marathon Basin

Marathon

The Great Marathon Basin is a widely known geologic area noted for extensive surface outcroppings…

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Great Salt Plains

Cherokee, Oklahoma

In 1811, Sans Orelle, an Osage Indian, with others of his tribe, guided Major George…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Greenie Peak

Red River, New Mexico

Locals claim this is New Mexico's highest drivable peak. Directions at chamber.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Harding Mine

Dixon, New Mexico

University of New Mexico site open to rock and mineral collectors. Call UNM Earth &…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Hawks Nest Ridge

Carrington, North Dakota

Highest point in a short ridge of glacial moraine hills rises 800 feet above the…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Haystack Mountain

Thoreau, New Mexico

Once rich source of uranium, creating 30-year boom in Grants.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Highlands Area Waterfalls

Highlands, North Carolina

Bridal Veil Falls, located at US 64/28 W., cascades 120 feet over the highway. Dry…

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Historic Natural Spring

Marion, Kansas

This 1860 Historic Spring is located along the high bank on the east side of…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Hot Springs

Camp Verde, Arizona

Leave I-17 at exit 285 (General Crook Trail), turn east. Go 3 miles to fork…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Hot Springs

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Natural spring baths.

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Hugoton Gas Derrick

Hugoton, Kansas

The gas well that was dug into the Hugoton Gas Field in 1945 is still…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Indian Mound

Lakin, Kansas

Indian Mound, a prominent point west of Lakin, Kansas, stands as it did many years…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Indian Petroglyphs

Wilson, Kansas

These old Indian drawings can be found on the west shoreline of Wilson Lake carved…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Indian Rock House

Fairfield Bay, Arkansas

Nestled under a hillside at Indian Hills Golf Course, this natural sandstone grotto was the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Jacob's Cave

Versailles, Missouri

Largest cave in the lake area. Half-mile of beautiful formations, massive columns, delicate soda straws,…

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Kansas Underground Salt Museum

Hutchinson, Kansas

The Kansas Underground Salt Museum explores the story of salt in a subterranean environment as…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson, Arizona

The Kartchner Caverns story is one of amazing discoveries...both past and present. Stand where the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Bernalillo, New Mexico

2-mile trail, hiking only. Parking is free

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Kneeling Nun

Silver City, New Mexico

Monolith resembles praying nun.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Lady on the Mountain

Magdalena, New Mexico

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Land of the Waterfalls

Brevard, North Carolina

There are over 260 scenic waterfalls in Transylvania County, "Land of the Waterfalls." Many of…

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Largest Oak Tree

Tamaha, Oklahoma

This tree in Tamaha towers over one of the original settlement buildings now used as…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Largest Post Rock Slab in Kansas

Wilson, Kansas

This huge limestone post with the engraved words "Post Rock Country" is the largest post…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Las Huertas Canyon

Placitas, New Mexico

Scenic drive up northwestern slopes of Sandia Mountains. Picnic and camping areas, fishing.

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LCL Buffalo Ranch

Clifton, Kansas

Over 200 head of buffalo roam the pastures located in three counties on the ranch…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lightfeather Hot Spring

Silver City, New Mexico

44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near…

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Little River Canyon

Mentone, Alabama

Little River Canyon is the deepest river gorge in the U.S. besides the grand canyon.…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama

Little River Canyon is the deepest river gorge in the U.S. besides the Grand Canyon.…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Lorance Creek Natural Area

Little Rock, Arkansas

Directions: From Little Rock, take I-530 (U.S. 65) south towards Pine Bluff, approximately 10 miles;…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mansfield House Cave

Mansfield, Missouri

This mile and a half cave offers exploration under the city of Mansfield.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mark Twain Cave

Hannibal, Missouri

Made world famous by Mark Twain in his stories about Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Maxwell Springs

Seneca, Kansas

Maxwell Springs is believed to have been a water source for travelers through Nemaha County,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

McClesky Number 1

Ranger, Texas

Site of 1,700-barrel-per-day oil gusher that touched off Ranger's fantastic oil boom in 1917. Marked…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Medicine Hole

Killdeer, North Dakota

Medicine Hole, one of North Dakota's few caves, is located on top of one of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Medicine Mounds

Quanah, Texas

Four unusual cone-shaped hills that rise some 350 feet above the surrounding plains; named by…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Meramec Caverns

Stanton, Missouri

Missouri Buried Treasure, Meramec Valley lies a complex of mineral formations and color as rare…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Middle Springs

Elkhart, Kansas

A short distance east of Point of Rocks is Middle Springs, a small oasis on…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Miller Trail and Cave

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Short but very steep trail. Wonderful valley view from the huge mouth of the cave.…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Mina Sauk Falls

Arcadia, Missouri

Highest and tallest waterfall in Missouri. Rain runoff flows down 132 feet in a series…

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Minium Fossil Quarry

Morland, Kansas

Part of a National Geographic dig in 1985 - 86, the quarry is unique for…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Mississippi River Observation Deck

New Madrid

Stroll down the 120 foot observation deck and view the one of a kind 20…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Montezuma's Well

Camp Verde, Arizona

Montezuma Castle National Monument is well known among tourists who exit Interstate 17 on their…

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Monument Rocks

Oakley, Kansas

Just 26 miles south of Oakley stand the Smoky Pyramids or Monument Rocks, the first…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Moose Cave Gorge

Newry, Maine

Again just a very short travel north from Mother Walker Gorge. This is a 40-foot…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mother Walker Falls Gorge

Newry, Maine

Mother Walker Falls Gorge is a short distance north from Screw Auger. Both areas feature…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Mount Taylor

Grants, New Mexico

11,300 feet. Sacred to Navajos. Wildlife, hiking, camping, hunting, sightseeing. Lobo Canyon Campground (day use),…

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Mt. Sunflower

Sharon Springs, Kansas

Mt. Sunflower was designated as Kansas highest point in 1961. A United States Geological Survey…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mt. Tom

Litchfield, Connecticut

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mystery Rock

Los Lunas, New Mexico

Stone preserves abbreviated form of Ten Commandments.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

National Weather Service

Goodland, Kansas

Weather predictions and forecast by the latest Doppler System. One of only five in Kansas…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Natural Bridge

Clinton, Arkansas

Directions: Located four miles north of Clinton off U.S. 65 Hidden away in the scenic…

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Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Neosho, Missouri

Established in 1888, the Neosho National Fish Hatchery is the oldest of 65 hatcheries operated…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

Ajo, Arizona

A panoramic view across nearly two miles of open pit mine is available from the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Northup Dam

Gallipolis, Ohio

The Northup Dam features a tranquil waterfall, the result of an old milldam on Raccoon…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Old Maid's Pool

Sharon Springs, Kansas

The Old Maid's Pool, an ancient sinkhole long thought to be bottomless, is 125 yards…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Onondaga Cave

Leasburg, Missouri

Tours are given of this spectacular show cave, which is a National Natural Landmark.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Onyx Mountain Caverns

St. Robert, Missouri

Beautiful Onyx formations, huge dripstone formations, guided tours, woodland Indian cultural information, underground river, gift…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Onyx Mountain Caverns

Newburg, Missouri

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful Onyx formations, guided tours, woodland Indian…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ozark Caverns

Linn Creek, Missouri

Three types of tours: traditional tour, children's tour and adults tour. All tours are given…

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Pallasite Meteorite

Greensburg, Kansas

Half iron and half stone, the meteorite weighs in at 1000 lbs. and is on…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Palm Canyon Trail

Quartzsite, Arizona

Perhaps the only native palm trees in Arizona are tucked away in narrow, rugged canyons…

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Panorama Point and Three-State Marker

Kimball

In the extreme southwest corner of the county, thirty three miles from Kimball, rises the…

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Paradise Tree

Salina, Oklahoma

The first tree planted in the state of Oklahoma was the Paradise Tree. It was…

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Parker Drilling Rig

Elk City, Oklahoma

Parker Drilling Company Rig 114 is 181' tall, one of the world's tallest and one…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Pivot Rock & Natural Bridge

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Directions: Off U.S. Hwy. 62 West Unusual geological formations deep in forest; three block nature…

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Previous State Champion Cottonwood Tree

Ozawkie, Kansas

Records are always challenged to be broken, but at one time this tree carried the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Page

Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout…

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Lake Powell, Utah

Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Red Rock State Park

Gallup, New Mexico

Heritage Canyon display, visitor center, campsites

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Taos, New Mexico

650 feet avove river. Observation platforms, picnic area.

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Robber's Cave

Once the home of prehistoric tribal groups, the area later became the hunting ground for…

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Rock City

Minneapolis, Kansas

The rocks at Rock City are huge sandstone concretions in an area about the size…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Round Spring Cavern

Eminence, Missouri

Lantern tours of this beautiful cavern are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Tours…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Salem Oak & Friends Burial Ground

Salem, New Jersey

Estimated to be more than 400 years old, this landmark oak tree is a living…

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Salt Flats and Selenite Crystals

Cherokee, Oklahoma

The salt plains are a unique geological area. Visitors may enjoy viewing the near perfectly…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

San Lorenzo Canyon

Socorro, New Mexico

Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking.

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Sandhill Crane Migration

Kearney, Nebraska

Fossil records reveal the sandhill cranes have been visiting this region for more than nine…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Sandia Man Cave

Placitas, New Mexico

Evidence of ancient man found here. Self-guided hike.

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Santa Fe "Companion" Trail

Elkhart, Kansas

The Cimarron National Grassland near Elkhart, Kansas, contains 23 miles of the Santa Fe Trail's…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Ship Rock Peak

Shiprock, New Mexico

Formation rises 1,700 feet from desert floor. Sacred to Navajos. Viewing allowed, off-limits to hikers,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Sierra de Cristo Rey

El Paso

The Mountain of Christ the King looms above El Paso at point where territories of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Sink Hole

Potwin, Kansas

This sink hole appeared in 1937 and measures 58 feet deep and 250' x 200'.…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Sitting Bull Falls

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Within National forest. Picnicking.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Skyline Scenic Drive

Alma, Kansas

A must see drive where one can view Mill Creek and the Flint Hills. This…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Soda Dam

Jemez Springs, New Mexico

300-ft.-long natural dam formed from mineral deposits.

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Soda Springs Geyser

Soda Springs, Idaho

Soda Springs has the only captive geyser in the world. It was discovered in an…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Spence Hot Springs

Jemez Springs, New Mexico

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Springerville Volcanic Field

Springerville, Arizona

1,158 square miles of volcanoes! The field containing 405 vents is the third largest of…

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St. Jacob's Well

Minneola, Kansas

St. Jacob's Well was a welcome spot in this arid area for early explorers and…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

State Park at the Confluence

St. Charles, Missouri

Point at which two of the greatest rivers in the nation - the Mississippi and…

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Sulphur Springs in Flower Park

Sulphur, Oklahoma

The springs are formed when water passes through underground rock formations. Rock layers form a…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Talcott Mountain

Simsbury, Connecticut

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Flowing Well

Glenwood, Alabama

Well has flowed since early 1900s. Called "nature's healing balm," it supplies clean drinking water.…

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The Hugoton Meteorite

Hugoton, Kansas

The Hugoton Meteorite was located on the J.D. Lynch farm, in Stevens County, four miles…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

The Jesus Tree

Quincy, Illinois

The life size image of Jesus Christ holding a lamb in his arms has brought…

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The Lilacs of Meadowlark Hill

Ogallala, Nebraska

As you approach within a quarter mile of the old Peterson homestead on the Keith-Perkins…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery

Tishomingo, Oklahoma

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Tome Hill

Tome, New Mexico

On El Camino Real. Self-guided tour of ancient petroglyphs, unique sculpture, Camino Real history

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

TorC Hot Springs

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Seven total. Bath houses, indoor tubs, saunas.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Truitt's Cave

Lanagan, Missouri

Show cave, wedding chapel, restaurant of yesteryear. Featured in Ripley's Belive It or Not!

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Truitt's Cave

Seneca, Missouri

Truitt's Cave is featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not." with the cave restaurant of…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Turner Falls

Davis, Oklahoma

77-ft waterfall, trails, cabins, bathhouse, camping, electrical hook-ups.

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Turner Falls

Sulphur, Oklahoma

This is Turner Falls fed by Honey Creek, one of the most beautiful sights in…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Valle Grande

Los Alamos, New Mexico

One of world's largest caldera valleys, formed by collapse of series of volcanoes. Large elk…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Carrizozo, New Mexico

Extinct lava flows, group shelters, tent campsites, nature trails, handicapped-accessible trail.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Verde River

Camp Verde, Arizona

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure or just a nice relaxing fishing trip…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Water Canyon

Socorro, New Mexico

Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

White Sands National Monument

Alamogordo, New Mexico

World's largest deposit of gypsum sand.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Whiteside Mountain

Highlands, North Carolina

Named for its sheer, white cliffs, this mountain rises more than 2,100 feet above the…

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Wichita Mountains - Mt. Scott

Lawton, Oklahoma

Mount Scott is one of Oklahoma's most prominent mountains, rising 2,464 feet above sea level.…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Window Rock

Window Rock, Arizona

The "Window Rock" itself, carved by centuries of wind, sand, and water, is 47 feet…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument:Presenece within Abanddonment

Dolores, Colorado

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