Great Plains
The Great Plains – Centrally located and fundamental to the shaping of our nation’s history. This robust region comprises the heart of America: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa.
From cornfields and rolling prairies grasslands to cattle country and the rugged Ozarks Mountains, You’ll find a variety of vacationing opportunities. Trace the boyhood roots of Mark Twain and his mischievous Tom Sawyer. Or follow the paths of more notorious characters in history, like Wild Bill Hickok. Step back to the “days of old” when covered wagons and steamboats transported settlers over land and waterways. Or enjoy a modern day adventure by exploring Native American artwork and western wear shopping treasures, or relaxing at a fashionable resort.
This 60 minute video / DVD program takes you from highland to lowland on a memorable, informative packed journey that will help you plan your own visit to this exciting region of America.
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Great Plains |
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, |
St. Louis |
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, The Gateway Arch, Laclede's |
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Oklahoma, Nebraska, |
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Landing, Inaugural, Bush Memorial Stadium, National Bowling Hall of Fame & |
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Iowa |
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Museum, Forest Park, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis Art Museum, |
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St. Louis Zoological Park, Missouri Botanical Garden, Great River Road |
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Hannibal |
Mark Twain's Boyhood Home & Museum, Becky Thatcher House, |
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Mark Twain’s Cave, Missouri River, Jefferson Landing State Historical Site, |
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State Capitol |
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Independence |
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, |
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Jackson County Courthouse, Marshall's Home & Jail Museum |
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St. Joseph |
Pony Express Museum, Jesse James House |
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Kansas City |
Liberty Memorial, Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site, |
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Kansas City, Missouri Ozarks |
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Branson |
Inspiration Tower |
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Little Rock |
State Capitol, Qua paw Quarter District, The Old Dubuque County Jail, |
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Town Clock, Eagle Point Park, General Pike Lock & Dam, River Adventure |
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Iowa City |
West Branch, Herbert Hoover National Historic Sire, Herbert Hoover |
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Presidential Library & Museum |
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Pella |
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Des Moines |
Living History Farms, Salisbury House |
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Omaha |
Union Pacific Museum |
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Lincoln |
State Capitol, Museum of Nebraska History, University of Nebraska |
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State Museum |
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Grand Island |
Fort Kearney State Historical Park |
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North Platte |
Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, Pioneer Village, Chimney Rock |
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National Historic Site, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument |
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Leavenworth |
Fort Leavenworth Museum |
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Topeka |
State House, Kansas Center for Historical Research |
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Abilene |
Eisenhower Center, Presidential Library, Old Abilene |
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Anadarko |
Indian City USA, Southern Plains Indian Museum |
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Oklahoma City |
Capitol Site #1, State Museum of History, Enterprise Square, USA, |
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Crystal Bridge at Myriad Gardens, Will Rogers Memorial |
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Tulsa |
Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art |
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Executive Producer: John Bartell |
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Scriptwriter: Dennis Johnson |
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Narrator: Bob White |
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Editor: Ken Langford |
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Videographer: Nick Molle and Tom Levy |
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