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Great Plains

The Great Plains is a vast, open landscape of prairies, rolling hills, and wide-open skies that spans from southern Texas to southern Canada and from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.

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Geography

Continent	North America
Region	Great Plains
Subregion	Midwestern United States and Canadian Prairies
Country	United States Canada
State	Kansas Nebraska Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Montana Oklahoma Texas Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta
Timezone	America / Chicago
Latitude	47
Longitude	-100
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The Great Plains are a vast and physiographically complex region that covers parts of the central United States and Canada. Characterized by treeless grasslands, wide-open expanses, and seasonal extremes in temperature and precipitation, the Plains offer iconic overland views and rich agricultural lands. Visitors can explore native prairie remnants, historic routes like the Oregon Trail and Pony Express, and cities that serve as gateways to the region's natural and cultural heritage. Activities such as birdwatching — especially Bucephala clangula and Cirsium vulgare — flying, long-distance driving, and experiencing regional cuisines provide varied ways to engage with the Plains' broad landscape.

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