NEW ! Please see the I-29 Road Closure - Inspector Recommended Detours post for 3 suggested detours for I-29 between Omaha, NE and Kansas City, MO.

Flooding has had an effect on travel this spring and early summer through parts of the midwestern United States and Canada, and I have seen some of the results myself. In May, hotels in Winnipeg were jammed with evacuees from flooded areas and the word I heard was that they would be there into the summer. So, if you are heading that way, it would be a good idea to plan your hotel stays ahead of time. ... Read More

Travelers have been concerned about road flooding throughout the US. Here is a question and the response offering general advice for weather-related road conditions. My husband is going to Williston, ND on US 2. He wants to know if the flooding will affect his travel.
Our local contacts tell us that the best place to get the most current information is: North Dakota DOT - there is a link at the top of the page for flood information. ... Read More

When I travel, I love to find the spots locals frequent and places with historic significance – or both. I enjoy learning about the areas I visit and experiencing the past and present as the locals do. A hotel that dates back 100 years or more is so intriguing to me and I am fortunate to have several in my sales territory that spans Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota and North Dakota.... Read More

 
As I travel for my work, I’m always on the lookout for the unique and memorable stop so here’s a few if you are traveling in The Dakotas:

Anyone would probably describe Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, South Dakota as big. When our guests this summer, three teenagers from a town near Venice, Italy saw this memorial all they could say is “it is very big.” ... Read More