Cruise through epic landscapes, peruse indie shops in enchanting downtowns, and enjoy the pastoral views at a tucked-away spa. As you drive along Interstate-70, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions and prepare to have any preconceived freeway notions shattered.

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø intriguingly calls out to the curious, to the wide-eyed wanderers, to the dreamers, to the storytellers, and we are among them. Are you?

Beckoned south, as if tapped on the shoulder by a wistful child, we packed our bags and set off for a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø road trip via the I-70. Of course, we had no

The only thing better than exploring the delightfully unexpected landscapes of Northwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is connecting with the people who surround them.

Monument Rocks & Castle Rock, Little Jerusalem State Park, and Battle Canyon are all remote places with limited services, lodging, and food options.

Earlier this fall, I decided to take a weekend getaway to see the scenic landscapes of Northwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. The inspiration to finally visit this region came from joining the team at Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø back in March of 2022. I soon was spending hours every week awing at the photography of some of our most

Head west to a land of craggy canyons, towering rock formations and sprawling sand dunes. Bring your

It’s easy to turn a trek along Interstate 70 into a getaway packed with roadside adventure. Plan ahead for strategic stops at dozens of family-friendly attractions. Here are five favorites in the state’s northwest corner.

Giant Outdoor Art - The Big Easel

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Go big or go home, right?

Consider this your one-stop shop for navigating the Sunflower State’s essential experiences and hidden treasures, including where to view sunflowers, experience quirky attractions, see rock formations, and find Oz.

Where to View Sunflowers

Come late August or early September, Ted and Kris Grinter’s

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is unlike any other state in the U.S. It houses fields upon fields of sunflowers, has numerous museums throughout the state dedicated to baseball, art and jazz, and—here’s a kicker—remnants of an 80-million-year-old inland sea.