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Deadwood, South Dakota: A Wild West Legend Born from Gold
Discover the fascinating history of Deadwood, South Dakota, from the Black Hills Gold Rush and Wild Bill Hickok to historic saloons, casinos, ghost tours, and the Days of '76 Celebration.
World's Wonder View Tower: Can You Really See Six States from One Spot?
Discover the historic World's Wonder View Tower in Genoa, Colorado. Learn its fascinating history, recent restoration, and whether you can really see six states from the top of this unique roadside attraction.
McCook, Nebraska: The Railroad Hub of Southwest Nebraska
Founded in June 1882, the City of McCook has long served as the economic and cultural center of southwest Nebraska. The town is home to historic gems, including a Frank Lloyd Wright House, the Museum of the High Plains, and the locally famous Mac’s Drive In!
Alexandria, Minnesota: GIANT Vikings, Lakes, and One of Minnesota's Greatest Mysteries
No attraction has brought Alexandria more international attention than the Kensington Runestone. In 1898, Swedish immigrant Olof Ohman claimed to have discovered a 202-pound greywacke stone covered in ancient Nordic runes while clearing land near Kensington, Minnesota. According to Ohman, the stone was found intertwined among the roots of a tree…
Hawley, Minnesota: The Town of Many Names and the Birthplace of the Hjemkomst
From Scandinavian pioneers and English colonists to railroad expansion and Viking ship construction, Hawley's story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and an enduring connection to its immigrant roots.
Moorhead, Minnesota History: From Lake Agassiz to the Birthplace of the Dilly Bar
Today, Moorhead, Minnesota, is best known as one-half of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, a thriving regional hub along the Red River of the North. Yet the city's story—which includes the invention of Dairy Queen’s famous Dilly Bar—begins thousands of years before its first settlers arrived, when a massive prehistoric lake covered much of the northern Great Plains.
State Theater Central City: The Historic Nebraska Theater Saved by Volunteers
Discover the historic State Theater in Central City, Nebraska. Learn how this 1916 opera house became a beloved movie theater, survived the digital transition, and continues to entertain visitors today.
Fargo, North Dakota: From Frontier Railroad Town to the Heart of the Red River Valley
As North Dakota's largest city and one of the most influential communities in the Upper Midwest, Fargo has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a frontier settlement along the Red River of the North. Today, Fargo serves as North Dakota's cultural, educational, economic, and transportation hub.