Northern Plains road trips offer unique experiences and countless photo opportunities. Enjoy nature's artistic talents throughout Badlands National Park and impressive manmade creations, Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial. Travel the Oregon Trail to see the historic Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff landmarks.

A few of our travel consultants have been fortunate enough to have visited this area and shared their thoughts:

• National Parks: “I took a Trafalgar National Parks tour, which included some of the National Parks in this region. Incredible views, really breathtaking. ” – Katie Miechowicz, Orchard Park


• South Dakota: “I took a small group to South Dakota on a AAA Member Choice Spotlight Tour. We explored places like the Crazy Horse Monument, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore and Devils Tower. It was great beause everything was so close and it was worry-free travel.” – Stacia Maphis, Ithaca


• AAA Road Trip Recommendations: Black Hills, Badlands Loop, The Needles Scenic Highway Oregon Trail Scenic Auto Route, Northern Loess Hills Historic Byway

Book your hotel and car reservation, and create and print your Trip Tik right from the road trip links above and don't forget your pre-road trip checkup for your car at a AAA Approved Auto Repair shop to make sure everything is in working order. You'll thank yourself when the only stops you have to make are planned ones! Find more AAA road trips in the Northern Plains Region as you Rediscover America. To find a AAA Approved Auto Repair shop near you, visit AAA.com/autorepair.